Crecer Business Incubator

07/06/2026

Growing your small business just got easier with our small business advising workshops.

Join NWSCDC and EY consultants on Friday, July 17th from 9:30am-12pm for free, custom business advising. You'll receive solutions to challenges you're facing in your business walk away with clear next steps for success.
small business chicago, chicago small businesses, chicago entrepreneurs

04/24/2026

Upgrade your business’s social media presence by joining our Small Business Social Media Ads Workshop!

You’ll learn:

💻 What Meta ads are and how they work
💻 How to target specific customers using low-cost ads
💻 How to save money when running ads

We’ll have a hands-on-walkthrough creating an ad placement and space for a Q&A at the end.

🗓️When: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
⏰Time: 6pm-7pm
📍Where: Northwest Side CDC
5223 W Diversey Ave
2nd Floor
Chicago, Il 60623

Register at the QR Code or link in bio!

*Workshop taught in Spanish
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Taller de Anuncios en Redes Sociales para Pequeños Negocios
Para propietarios de pequeñas empresas y emprendedores

🗓️Fecha: miércoles 6 de mayo de 2026
⏰Hora: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍Modalidad: NWCDC, Sala de Conferencias del 2.º piso (200W, 200E)

Para ayudar a los pequeños negocios a entender cómo crear y ejecutar sus propios anuncios de manera efectiva, y cómo dirigirlos mejor a sus clienclientes.

*Taller impartido en Español

02/09/2026

We’re teaming up with Women's Business Development Center to support entrepreneurs who are ready to build with intention.
Join us for a 2-hour Business Plan Workshop designed for business owners who want more clarity, structure, and confidence in their next steps.

You’ll walk away with:�
A clearer understanding of your business
�Tools to start (or strengthen) your business plan
�Practical tips you can actually apply
�Resources to support your growth

Whether you’re refining your vision or planning your next phase, this workshop is here to support your business journey.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Osly8ECmT56TP-vZn4z93g #/registration

12/20/2025

Santa made it to Las Tienditas! He will here until 4pm. 🎄 5420 W Belmont Ave. Chicago

12/12/2025

Join us on Saturday, December 20 during our regular business hours for a festive, stress-free shopping experience! Shop Holiday gifts from , , plus grab-and-go options perfect for last-minute gifting.

🎨 Milagritos Workshop — & are collaborating to host a special hands-on workshop from 12–4 PM.
📸 Photos with Santa — bring your camera and snap pictures from 2–4 PM!

Plus enjoy:�🎁 Free Gift Wrapping�🛍️ Holiday Shopping

11/24/2025

We are kicking off this holiday season with Small Business Saturday!

Shop local

Plus enjoy FREE gift wrapping with your purchases. 🎁✨

11/07/2025

Help us spread the word about this! Applications are still open!

https://forms.gle/mphs3jvekKMKjjtA9

💛 Hangry's Fondo de Ayuda Familiar de Belmont Cragin – ¡Aplica Ahora! 💛

El Northwest Side CDC, en colaboración con Hangry’s Restaurant, está otorgando subvenciones de emergencia de $500 a 12 familias en Belmont Cragin afectadas por detenciones de ICE. Si un ser querido que apoyaba económicamente a su familia fue detenido, este fondo puede ayudar con renta, comida, servicios o cuidado infantil.

Envíe un video de 30 segundos contándonos cómo esta ayuda apoyaría a su familia. Las solicitudes están abiertas y limitadas a 50 aplicaciones. ¡No espere!

📅 Enlace de solicitud: https://forms.gle/c4CP79w2dXYAZeUy6
📍 Belmont Cragin, Chicago
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💛 Hangry's Belmont Cragin Family Relief Fund – Apply Now! 💛

The Northwest Side CDC, in partnership with Hangry's , is giving $500 emergency grants to 12 families in Belmont Cragin who have been impacted by ICE detentions. If a loved one who supported your family was taken by ICE, this fund can help cover rent, food, utilities, or childcare.

Submit a 30-second video telling us how this grant would help your family. Applications are open and limited to 50 applicants—don’t wait!

📅 Application link: https://forms.gle/c4CP79w2dXYAZeUy6
📍 Belmont Cragin, Chicago

10/31/2025

Whistlemania 2 was a success! A huge shoutout to Galería 88 Chicago for putting this event together, the Office of 30th Ward Alderwoman Ruth Cruz for providing the whistles and flyers, and to everyone who joined!

Special thanks to the local businesses Los Andanes & La Fina Bakery who donated coffee and conchas and to every single person who showed up, and helped make the day unforgettable.
This is what community looks like ¡gracias a todos! 💛

10/29/2025

Visit Hangry's tomorrow!

10/20/2025

Experience the beauty and tradition of Día de Mu***os en Las Tienditas de Belmont Cragin

Join us at Crecer during our regular business hours until October 31 to drop off a photo or memory to include in the altar and if you can’t make it in person, you can email your photo to [email protected]

From now until November 1, we’ll also be hosting a variety of Día de los Mu***os workshops and more🕯️Featuring:�
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Save The Date :
Celebrate Día de Mu***os with a day day full of art, remembrance, and community as we honor our loved ones.�
🗓️ Saturday, November 1
📍5420 W Belmont Ave