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Grounded Studio

 
 
 

A business incubator fostering entrepreneurship, creative collaborations, and innovation.

TA98 has launched the first youth-focused business incubator, Grounded Studio, in Little Village. This collaborative space aims to nurture the next generation of innovators. It will serve as a launch pad for young creatives and entrepreneurs, providing them with the necessary support and resources to start their businesses successfully.

📍 3948 W 26th ST. Suite 111, Chicago, IL 60623 | Friday 10-6pm | Info@ta98.org

 
 

 

OUR 2024 IMPACT & REACH

 
 

 

 

OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

 
 
 
 
 
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our Services

 
 

Next Up(™)

Entrepreneurial training on business fundamentals

  • Ideation and business modeling

  • Guidance on legal registration processes & Financial foundation

  • Effective multimedia marketing strategies

  • Hands-on learning experiences and practical exercises

  • Opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and industry professionals

  • Empowering young entrepreneurs to realize their potential and kickstart their business ventures with confidence

  • Membership to Open Studio sessions every Friday

Open Studio

Your Creative Safe Space

A co-working hub offering a welcoming environment to work on projects, network with fellow creatives, and access valuable business resources. Features include free Wi-Fi, printing services, and tools to support special initiatives and creative endeavors.

Showcases

Where Creativity Meets Community

Curated events that spotlight artists, creatives, brands, and organizations. These showcases provide a platform for sharing work, connecting with audiences, and collaborating on unique projects that drive culture and innovation.

Space Features:

  • Accommodates up to 80 guests standing or 35 seated at one time.

  • Flexible layout to suit a variety of event styles

  • Ideal for workshops, creative showcases, community gatherings, and more.

Rental Information:
Rental fees are based on specific needs. We help tailor the space to your vision.

Activations

Impactful experiences that inspire and connect.

We partner with forward-thinking brands, organizations, and companies to bring their visions to life through innovative strategies and engaging activations.

Our Offerings:

  • Marketing Campaigns: Develop and execute campaigns that amplify your message and drive results.

  • Custom Product Drops: Design and produce branded merchandise like garments and totes to leave a lasting impression.

  • Activations: Host immersive experiences, including Screen Printing Activations, to engage your audience and bring your brand to life.

OUR SOCIALS

View fullsize What an amazing workshop! Everyone who participated in the pinstripe workshop created their own special design on a skateboard, and had guidance from Gerardo Carrillo aka Jerry Chingas @classic_sign_studio 🔥🛹 Special thank you to @maisonperrierusa
View fullsize Our first screen printing activation of the year for @mychimyfuture ❄️ Our studio team had the opportunity to do live screen printing for @mychimyfuture ice skating party at @maggie.daley.park.Huge s/o to all the youth that participated! If you mis
View fullsize Join us this Saturday (01/25) from 12-3pm for our “Print and Hang” alongside @thealliance98❗️ We’re turning our studio into a mini screen print shop where you’ll get to experience the process of screen printing on garments. Y
View fullsize Meet Gerardo (Jerry) Carrillo, Traditional Pinstriper and Creator of @classic_sign_studio, rooted in Little Village, Chicago. 🏡 Before embellishing storefronts and customizing cars around the city, Jerry’s love for striping began with a simpl
View fullsize ❗️SOLD OUT❗️ Happy New Year all! 🎉 We are excited to announce our first workshop of the year: Join us for a hands-on workshop at Work26 Skateshop with Gerardo Carrillo aka Jerry Chingas, as he guides you through the art of pinstriping. Each partici
View fullsize Thank you to everyone who collaborated with us this year!🎉Your support, creativity, and dedication have made each project and event so meaningful. Together, we’ve built incredible memories and made an impact in our community.🤍✨ Here’s
 

Let’s Collaborate



Contact Us

2548 S Harding, Suite 111
Chicago, IL 60623
gs@ta98.org

Emmanuel Gomez, Creative Director, emmanuel@ta98.org

 

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