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SCORE Chicago volunteers are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses. Soul City Kitchens to take over Washington Park building, giving South Side food entrepreneurs a home base. While many Black entrepreneurs have sought to enter the industry, and even acquired the necessary licenses since recreational weed was legalized in 2020, their companies have hit hurdle after hurdle that have largely kept them out of the industry. Many of todays most influential business founders are of African American heritage. We also offer low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools. Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives revitalizes underserved and distressed urban neighborhoods like Pullman, Bronzeville, and Englewood. 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