Our Mission
We aim to equip underserved and underrepresented individuals with the skills and support necessary to build thriving businesses, resulting in long-term economic opportunities for themselves and their communities.
We’re dedicated to empowering underserved communities through entrepreneurship.
By providing access to basic business fundamentals and a supportive network of entrepreneurs, we aim to equip individuals with the skills and support necessary to build thriving businesses, resulting in long-term economic opportunities for themselves and their communities.
The high cost of renting a commercial office space makes it difficult for many working-class entrepreneurs to professionalize their business. Our space lets people who were formerly shut out of the Business Industry find a way in.
Aspiring entrepreneurs undergo a series of classes in entity formation, small business financing, marketing strategies, and growth planning. We provide 1:1 mentorship to guide entrepreneurs and connect them to a variety of opportunities, so they can establish and grow their business.
We believe in the power of storytelling to shift perceptions and to inspire others to follow their dreams. We use media, digital channels, and our own storytelling platform, The Street Dreams Chicago Podcast, to share the voices of resilient and successful entrepreneurs that are less often heard.
Street Dreams Chicago is mainly focused on teaching underrepresented groups the fundamentals of how to start and scale a business.
Street Dreams Chicago believes in the power of storytelling to reach and teach aspiring entrepreneurs about the common pitfalls that they exist along the entrepreneurial journey. Dive into the fascinating stories of entrepreneurs who have used their talent and ambition to pursue economic freedom.
Your donation fuels the next generation of entrepreneurs and community leaders.