Grow your business with Entrepreneur Membership
While The Hatchery Chicago’s classes and events are open to the public, other offerings and discounts are restricted to members only. The Hatchery offers Entrepreneurs Membership to food and beverage business founders in the Chicagoland area who want to leverage the many resources provided by The Hatchery to help them grow.
Entrepreneur Membership comes with the full suite of incubator services (see table below for details). Membership is not guaranteed to all applicants, and additional information, including financials and proof of concept, may be requested. Upon completing the application process, businesses are invited to join Entrepreneur Membership and utilize The Hatchery's many resources.
The Hatchery is excited to support and promote businesses in many stages. If your company is pre-launch, please take a look at our Incubation Program!
If you are solely interested in kitchen production space at The Hatchery Chicago, please fill out our Kitchen Space Inquiry Form.
Benefits of Entrepreneur Membership
No cost classes, workshops, networking, and events
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Business development services
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Links to government programs and services
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Strategic connections and business-building referrals
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Access to affordable or no cost data
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Policy advocacy
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Placement in the The Hatchery online directory
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Access to trade shows, industry specific events, and pitch competitions
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Workforce development employment services
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Financial and business growth assistance
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Coaching appointments with Branch Network Advisors and Mentors
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Strategic connections, industry referrals, and opportunities to connect with other entrepreneurs both in and outside of the physical incubator
Cornerstone Class
Starting a Food Business
Are you are in the early concept stages of starting a food business? We highly recommend you first take our Starting a Food Business class.
