North Center Hosts Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition Today at ComEd Facility

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/North Center · October 17, 2025

The North Center neighborhood welcomes aspiring business leaders today as the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (ChicagoMSDC) holds its third annual Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition at the ComEd Chicago North Facility on 3500 N California Ave. The event, organized in partnership with Aetna Better Health of Illinois and the Cook County Small Business Source, runs from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

The high-impact initiative is specifically designed to support diverse entrepreneurs aged 18-35 who are ready to scale their businesses. Participants will receive valuable resources including mentorship, targeted training, funding opportunities, and access to certification programs that can help elevate their ventures to the next level. The competition represents North Center's growing reputation as a hub for innovation and small business development in Chicago's northwest side.

Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend the event to support local entrepreneurship and witness tomorrow's business leaders in action. The competition not only highlights individual talent but strengthens our community's economic foundation through diversity and innovation.

Sources:
1. https://cei.illinois.gov/events/outreach-events/2025/chicago-minority-supplier-development-council-young-entrepreneur.html
2. https://www.chicagomsdc.org/young-entrepreneurs-competition/