LAUREN AMOS | Director of Small Business Development

Lauren leads our entrepreneur development efforts across all of the Build Bronzeville initiatives as well as serves as the Director of the SBDC at Build Bronzeville. A south side native, and MBA graduate of The School of Business & Industry at Florida A & M University, Lauren established her career in finance and strategy with roles at Fortune 100 companies such as IBM. After 10 years in New York City, she returned home to Chicago to pursue her passion for the hospitality industry. Most recently she was the General Manager of Thalia Hall with oversight of the Michelin Starred restaurant and three bar concepts, before joining Build Bronzeville.

Lauren manages The Bronzeville Incubator and has led the establishment of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Build Bronzeville. In this role she provides one on one business counseling, develops and leads our business training efforts, and connects current and would-be entrepreneurs to valuable resources. Lauren brings expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and investment analysis, along with excellent skills in business relationship building and training..