General Business

Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago

Business incubator and economic-development nonprofit for the Kinzie Industrial Corridor.

Small-business incubation and economic development

Nonprofit headquartered at 320 N Damen working to strengthen the 2,000+ companies on Chicago’s Near West Side. One of the oldest and largest small-business incubators in the world, operating 416,000 square feet of incubator space across four buildings and housing 110+ growth companies. Flagship facilities include Make City and The Hatchery food incubator.

Notable for operates The Hatchery food and beverage incubator and Make City maker space.

From industrialcouncil.com — verified 2026-05-19. Check the site for current hours and details.

Address
320 N Damen Ave 1st D100, Chicago, IL, 60612
Ward
27
Nearest L
License type
  • Limited Business License

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