City of Chicago #77331

Chicago Neighborhood Business Network small-business support services

The City of Chicago is seeking community-based organizations to provide no-cost business support to entrepreneurs and small businesses through its Neighborhood Business Network program. - Government buyer: City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP); contact named in the attachment: Maurice Phillips. - Opportunity: Neighborhood Business Network – Business Support (NBN-BS) delegate agency services. - Services requested: Ongoing coaching, consulting, business education, outreach, technical assistance, partnerships, and referrals. Proposed support may cover business planning, financial planning, marketing and branding, operations, and regulatory compliance; a business hub may also be included. - Grant tiers: Reimbursement grants range from $25,000 to $100,000, with four levels: Limited Service ($25,000), Expanded Service ($50,000), Comprehensive Service ($75,000), and Full Service ($100,000). Funding is from the City’s Corporate Fund. - Notable requirements: Services must be provided at no cost to businesses. Selected delegates must report activities and outcomes monthly, maintain a dedicated program email address and webpage, and provide an online service request form. - Products and vendors: No product purchases, part numbers, quantities, OEMs, or vendor companies are identified.

Description

The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is soliciting proposals for the Neighborhood Business Network - Business Support program. The solicitation calls for organizations to describe program design and accessibility, service areas, experience, outreach, partnerships, performance management, and organizational capacity for providing small business support. The proposal is due November 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, and questions are due October 20, 2026. A pre-solicitation conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026, via Zoom.

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