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Helping Community Businesses Grow

Take Your Business to New Heights!

WHO WE ARE

Next Level Exchange is a 12-month, cohort-based small business development program designed to help business owners build the capacity of their enterprise. The purpose of the Chicagoland program is to support the growth of owner-operated businesses and create economic opportunities in underserved communities.

Program components include

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EDUCATION

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MENTORSHIP

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NETWORKING

TESTIMONIALS

“The Next Level Exchange (NLE) program was a phenomenal experience. During the program, I was perfectly matched with Bruce Taylor. We worked on Board development, enhanced my fundraising documents, and he introduced me to key individuals within his network. As a result, my fundraising revenue increased by 78% and I became more confident about how to effectively communicate our value to the community.  I also built great relationships with the other NLE mentees.  Thank you NextLevel Exchange!”

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Jamila Trimuel, Mentee
Founder & CEO
Ladies of Virtue

KEY DATES

​June 17, 2025 - Summer 2025 Applications Close

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June 18, 2025 - Fall

 2025 Applications Open

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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Want to Become a Mentor?

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FOUNDING PARTNERS

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