Definition Innovator

About

We’re uplifting BIPOC Entreprenuers. Promise Holdings LLC, 37 Oaks, and Definition Theatre, partnering to provide space, resources, educational commerce courses, one-on-one coaching and capital for Black and Brown entrepreneurs on the South and West Side of Chicago.

This three-month program offers small, product-based business owners the opportunity to hone their craft while engaging in comprehensive courses designed to provide insight into products, how to position your business in the market to operate profitably, and how to conduct sustainable and scalable community business.

“I’m in the beginning stages and The Definition Innovator helped me plan the future of my brand."
Spring 2022 Cohort Participant

In working with countless small businesses, entrepreneurs, economic development organizations and municipalities across the country, we see the untapped talent and lack of resources present within our own neighborhoods.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Space limited. This program is complimentary for entrepreneurs.

Highlights

Incubation → Prototype to Commercialization
Education → 37 Oaks University and 1:1 monthly sessions
Application → E-Commerce & Retail Opportunities
Marketing → Branding & Promotion
Professional Development → Leadership Development
Access to Capital → Seed funding
Physical Space → Pop-up selling space

Business Qualifiers

Product Based

Business should have an existing product and some level of sale(s) experience. The business should have some social media presence and desire to build branding.
South/West Side

Seeking entrepreneurs from the local area originally, folks based in Chicago’s South/West side, or seeking to run a business directly uplifting the area.
Looking to Grow

Goal of taking a hobby to a scaling businesses-invested in storefront/e-commerce growth. Seeking scalable production of hand-made products.