Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC)

Center for Changing Lives is proud to be a Neighborhood Business Development Center with the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs Consumer Protection (BACP)

CCL Small Business Coaches are here to support you in your small business work. We know that small businesses are key to economic vitality and rewarding, but we recognize it is not without its challenges, and we are here to lend assistance whenever possible, please contact frontdesk@cclconnect.org so we can support you.

CCL Small Business Coaching Services as a Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC) include:

• Applying for business licenses and public way use permits

• Helping navigate City government

• Developing or refining business plans

• Marketing assistance

• Access and referrals to additional resources

• Connections to interns/employees

• Connections to worker co-ops

• And, much more!

Let us know how we can support you! CCL offers hyper local business development assistance from both our Logan Square & South Chicago offices, all services can be offered in English & Spanish. CCL offers co-active coaching to support your growth in general business acumen and accountability as you name & refine your entrepreneurial dream.