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Sunshine Enterprises

Name: Sunshine Enterprises
Address: 1452 E 53rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, US
Telephone: +13128680040
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Sunshine Enterprises promotes small business development by focusing on neighborhood centered entrep Our courses are now available in Spanish. Apply Today!

Sunshine Enterprises (SE) launched in 2012 to begin training and equipping neighborhood-based entrepreneurs in business management and development. Sunshine recognizes entrepreneurship as a critical pathway to economic growth. We support this growth by training and coaching entrepreneurs to succeed in business and cultivate city blocks as vibrant places to live, work, and play. We train entrepreneurs through our 12-week Interactive Courses, including specialties: Arts & Makers, Construction Trades, and Property Management. We have created a community of over 900 entrepreneurs.

10/19/2026

40 vendors. One unforgettable night. We're gearing up to share who you'll meet at Audacity on November 11th at the Bridgeport Art Center. Get your GA ticket now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/audacity-sunshine-enterprises-market-tickets-1999508176782?keep_tld=true

10/16/2026

Have questions about the Community Business Academy? Our info sessions are the perfect place to learn about the curriculum, meet our team, and see if Spring 2027 is right for you. Seats are limited — reserve your spot now: https://www.sunshineenterprises.com/infosessions

10/14/2026

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10/12/2026

Save the date! Audacity: Sunshine Enterprises' Market is coming to The Bridgeport Art Center on Wednesday, November 11th from 5:30–8:30 PM!

Eat, shop, and support at this one-of-a-kind pop-up shopping experience featuring 40+ Sunshine Enterprises alumni-owned businesses — food & beverage, artisan goods, health & beauty, apparel, and so much more, all under one roof.

- Complimentary food & beverage
- Free parking
- VIP tickets include an exclusive swag bag + early access 1 hour before doors open

Tickets start at $45 (plus processing fees) and this one always sells out. Don't wait!

Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/audacity-sunshine-enterprises-market-tickets-1999508176782

See you there! 🧡

10/08/2026

Come out and enjoy the Sunshine Social! 🍻

Looking to meet other community-minded Chicagoans? Come enjoy an evening of brews and banter at Monochrome Brewing in Pilsen, hosted by the Associate Board of Sunshine Enterprises.

Your first drink is on us! Plus, grab a bite from Sunshine Enterprises alum Just Dip it Tacos. Come hang out, make new connections, and see the community you'd be supporting.

📍 Monochrome Brewing, Pilsen
Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 PM
Register here: https://buff.ly/MPjvfhO

10/07/2026

Mark your calendars! Audacity is back on November 11th at the Bridgeport Art Center. This year's pop-up market features 40 incredible local vendors, unique finds, and an unforgettable night celebrating small business in Chicago.

GA tickets are $45 — grab yours before they sell out: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/audacity-sunshine-enterprises-market-tickets-1999508176782?keep_tld=true

10/05/2026

Applications are open for our Spring 2027 Community Business Academy cohort! If you're ready to take your business idea to the next level with hands-on training, mentorship, and a powerful network of fellow entrepreneurs, this is your sign.

Join us for an upcoming info session to learn more and get your questions answered: https://www.sunshineenterprises.com/infosessions

10/02/2026

We’re excited to announce the next round of cohorts for the Community Business Academy at Sunshine Enterprises! 🎉

We’re continuing to meet entrepreneurs where they are, with a mix of virtual, hybrid, and in-person options designed to support founders across industries and across Chicago.

• South Side I (Virtual)
• South Side II (Hybrid)
• South Side III (In Person)
• West Side I (Hybrid)
• Foodpreneur (Hybrid)
• West Side III (Hybrid)

From neighborhood-based cohorts to industry-specific tracks, each group is built to provide entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and community they need to grow and thrive.

Join a free info session: www.sunshineenterprises.com/infosessions

09/30/2026

As we close out September, we want to say thank you to everyone who's shown up for our community this month — our instructors, our Professional Service Providers, our newest CBA cohorts, and every alumnus continuing to grow.

If you haven't yet, there's still time to sign up for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready and start building your digital skills this fall: https://buff.ly/Lp5H7yI

Here's to a strong finish to 2026.

09/28/2026

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Address

1452 E 53rd Street
Chicago, IL
60615

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13128680040

Website

http://www.sunshineenterprises.com/

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