Grow your business with Bloom 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 Bloom Membership to entrepreneurs in the Chicagoland area who have launched their business and want to leverage the many resources provided by The Hatchery to help them continue to grow.
The Bloom Membership comes with the full suite of incubator services (see table below for details). Members are accepted based on the following criteria: proof of concept, full-time commitment to the business, all business licensing and registrations in place, operations/production in the Chicagoland area, compliance with regulatory requirements, a minimum of 12 months in official operation with demonstrated sales exceeding $10,000.
Bloom Membership is not guaranteed to all applicants who meet the above criteria, and additional information including financials and proof of concept may be requested. Upon completion of the application process, businesses are invited to join Bloom Membership and utilize the many resources The Hatchery has to offer.
The Hatchery is excited to support and promote businesses in every stage. 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 Bloom 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.
