Sunshine Enterprises

COME SHINE WITH US! We are excited to announce a new job opening - we are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team. Now hiring a Recruitment Coordinator (Bilingual) for our Community Business Academy. Details here: https://lnkd.in/gMf-hjUd

For this month's Alumni Accolades we are featuring Airian McDuffy. Through our Community Business Academy and Food Incubator program, she was able to build a strong foundation for her business, Soul Ramen Chicago. Now set to open a new location in Bronzeville, Airian's restaurant combines Afro-inspired flavors with Japanese ramen, creating a vibrant dining experience that celebrates culture and community. https://lnkd.in/d7RacvY5

Congratulations to our Community Business Academy Alumni Jasmine Johnson, founder of ParentCo - innovative electric outlet covers for baby childproofing - who recently took part in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Elevator Pitch" and received a $10,000 capital investment provided by Amazon Business. You can watch her pitch at the video's 11:44 mark. https://lnkd.in/gw9vS2nZ

Great job Community Business Academy Alum Jannice Newson on promoting our Community Micro Equity Fund and partnership with PNC Foundation and Greenwood Archer Capital. The fund is designed to help connect over 200 qualified business owners and entrepreneurs in Chicago’s South and West Sides with friend and family-type capital annually. https://lnkd.in/gKNm2b8x

Join us at Navy Pier’s Holiday Artisan Marketplace to support TEN of our talented CBA alums every Saturday November 30th through January 4th from 12-6pm. These amazing entrepreneurs are part of the very first Navy Pier Small Business Accelerator Program—powered by BMO and Sunshine Enterprises—and they’ve worked hard to bring you their best! This program gave them tools, training, and a platform to shine. Don’t miss the chance to shop small, support local, and snag unique holiday treasures from these incredible vendors: Creativiti Custom Designs & Events - Ticina Williams Damon Lamar Reed Enterprises - Damon Reed Gaia Designs by Q - Quianda James Hemp Heals Body Shop Inc - Tiffany Joi O'Neal Kingston James and Company - Tanya Scruggs MapMan Chicago - Roger Archie My Beautiful Fluff - Brittany Washington PetTee Apparel - Takina De Lacy The Romel Collection - Anthony Lighthall Wine Night Game - Taelor Smith

For this month's Alumni Accolades, we are featuring CBA Alum Rodney Gipson, a Chicago-based musician, producer, and entrepreneur who’s transforming creativity into thriving businesses. From running his own music label to blending jazz with visual art, Rodney’s journey is a testament to passion and perseverance. https://lnkd.in/g2-pCXPh

We have been building business acumen i. Evanston since 2015! #growyourbusiness #buildyourcommunity

Audacity 2024 was a night to remember, celebrating Chicago’s rising entrepreneurs with a vibrant pop-up market featuring 22 alumni businesses and inspiring alumni panelists sharing their journeys. Guests enjoyed delicious food catered by alumni chefs, all while networking and supporting Sunshine Enterprises’ mission to empower underserved communities. Relive the highlights and see how our entrepreneurs are making a lasting impact! https://lnkd.in/gFcv_2Fd

At Sunshine Enterprises, we are inspired by the resilience and dedication of veterans and we remain committed to empowering rising entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Today we celebrate and thank those who have bravely served.

Join Sunshine Enterprises Wednesday, November 13th for Audacity - network and connect with over 20 vendors