Start Up! Chicago gives you the tools to turn your big idea into a business opportunity. We’ll take you - step-by-step - through the entire process so you’re prepared to hit the ground running with your new venture. Business plans. Finance. Target markets. Hiring employees. Marketing. This comprehensive 10-week course delivers insight into everything you need to know to be truly successful.

Entrepreneurship taught by entrepreneurs.

We don’t just go by the book. This curriculum comes from a dynamic mix of experienced entrepreneurs and teaching methods. Classroom instruction. Guest entrepreneurs. Technical experts. Case studies. Peer learning. It’s a rich blend of content that’s practical, relevant and easy to understand.

The course is presented by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University and the Lincoln Park Business Development Institute.  For more information, visit startupchicago.org