Jaime Vela

Non-profit economic development organization representing businesses on the Near West Side of Chicago. ICNC's mission is to strengthen companies in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor and to facilitate economic and community development. ICNC is a Small Business Development Center providing no-cost advising to new and existing businesses, as well as advocating for infrastructure improvements, business-friendly zoning, and other issues important to local companies. ICNC also owns and manages one of the largest business incubators in the world, where it provides affordable space in an entrepreneurial environment to help companies start and grow.