The power of Chicagoland
Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, or local organization, you play a role in making Chicago great. We’re here to support you with access to resources, opportunities to expand your community, and the ability to highlight your success stories.
Uplifting local
1871 is committed to uplifting entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the 77 Chicago neighborhoods through providing resources to solve tough challenges and grow.
Through DGTL and the Small Business Initiative(SBI), we provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with two distinct opportunities to engage in our community.
Stronger Together
1871 proudly partners with organizations
across Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Join 1871’s small business initiative
1871 is now providing direct support to small business owners across Chicago and beyond, through its new Small Business Initiative.
EMPOWERING LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS WITH DGTL
Our goal with DGTL pilot is to equip Chicago’s neighborhood entrepreneurs with the tools they need to grow successful businesses. We’re now piloting DGTL: Explore with ~ 100 local entrepreneurs and