CAIC's mission is to lead the industrial retention and expansion efforts in the Calumet Area in order to create an environment in which industry will remain and grow.
| Website | https://www.calumetareaindustrial.com |
| Address | 1000 E. 111th St., Floor #7, Chicago, IL 60628 |
| Phone | (773) 928-6000 |
| info@calumetareaindustrial.com | |
| Service area | Chicago |
| Serves | Small businesses / entrepreneurs |
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CAIC is the industrial trade association for the Greater Calumet Industrial Region, advocating for over 1,500 companies across nearly 50 industrial sectors.
advocating for the needs and interests of over 1,500 companies across nearly 50 industrial sectors
CAIC hosts a Neighborhood Business Development Center providing confidential one-on-one advising, licensing/permitting guidance, workshops, and access-to-capital assistance to entrepreneurs and existing business owners in Pullman, Roseland, and South Chicago.
provides comprehensive support to both aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners
CAIC provides culturally and linguistically tailored mentorship and one-on-one assistance to entrepreneurs facing cultural or language barriers to mainstream business services.
We provide tailored support to meet the needs of business owners and entrepreneurs who often face cultural and language barriers to accessing mainstream business services and support. We also offer culturally specific mentorship and assistance, as well as serve as a conduit, and a hub, for resources and opportunities by utilizing the cultural network of the organization.
A free six-week, cohort-based training program preparing entry-level workers for careers in recycling and warehousing, including OSHA-10 and forklift certification.
designed to prepare entry-level workers for careers in recycling, electronic recycling and warehousing
CAIC administers an H-1B One Workforce Grant that pays tuition, books, and fees at partner colleges for individuals pursuing advanced manufacturing credentials.
can provide financial assistance to obtain industry-recognized credentials and job opportunities in the manufacturing sector
CAIC operates an apprenticeship program with education partners to help member businesses train workers.
See how CAIC helps businesses with apprenticeship training with our education partners
CAIC directly connects job seekers to member-company openings with resume writing workshops, mock interviews, and job placement, funded by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership.
we provide FREE Employment Services to help residents with barriers to employment secure full-time positions
CAIC maintains and promotes a curated list of available industrial properties and sites in the Calumet region for prospective businesses.
Below is a list of available industrial properties in the Far South Side of Chicago
CAIC is the sole service provider managing SSA 71, delivering streetscape maintenance, facade improvement, business recruitment, and community programming for the Roseland corridor.
The Calumet Area Industrial Commission is the Sole Service Provider for SSA 71
CAIC serves as service provider for SSA #5, running public way maintenance, facade/security rebate programs, and security patrols for the South Chicago Commercial District.
serves as the service provider of SSA #5
CAIC-administered rebate program funding facade improvements for businesses and property owners in the Commercial Avenue SSA.
Businesses and property owners in the Commercial Ave SSA who enhance the appearance of the buildings
CAIC-administered rebate for SSA #5 businesses installing security cameras and exterior lighting.
enhance the public way-facing area of their buildings with security cameras and exterior lighting can receive a rebate
CAIC-administered rebate of up to $7,500 for interior build-out improvements to SSA #5 businesses.
The SSA will provide up to $7,500 to businesses who demonstrate the need for interior improvements
CAIC is an industrial commission/association advocating for over 1,500 companies across nearly 50 industrial sectors in the Greater Calumet Industrial Region.
Our core mission is to spearhead industrial expansion and retention. This involves advocating for the needs and interests of over 1,500 companies
CAIC runs workforce development programs including on-the-job training reimbursement and apprenticeship development, funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Development and the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership.
we implement comprehensive workforce development programs. These range from on-the-job training reimbursement programs to apprenticeship development, all tailored to meet the evolving demands of the labor market
As part of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, CAIC connects residents to training and career pathways in clean energy sectors like solar installation and clean manufacturing, partnering with community colleges and employers.
We connect residents, particularly those from environmental justice communities with training and career pathways in clean energy sectors such as solar installation, energy efficiency, and clean manufacturing
CAIC manages SSA 71 in Roseland and SSA5 in South Chicago, overseeing services from streetscape maintenance to community programming aimed at neighborhood revitalization.
Our management of Special Service Area 71 (SSA) in Roseland and Special Service Area 5 (SSA) in South Chicago is a testament to our commitment to neighborhood revitalization