Absolutely Anything Essential is an eccentric Minority/Woman Owned Hospitality Business and Chicago tourist destination (MWBE) housing a certified incubator, gift shop and entertainment space that provides a platform for entrepreneurs, small business owners, artisans, designers and artists seeking monthly space without expensive overhead. The space highlights continuing education workshops as well services for businesses, youth based organizations and corporations. AAE also specializes in private label products for hospitality and cosmetic industry professionals. Continuing education workshops for various regulated professionals. Team builder activities for corporations. Youth wellness and creative arts programming. Crafted corporate gifts and party favors for all occasions Unique retail experiences at our Chicago, Bronzeville flagship store and at our Multi-city Pop Up stations offering our bath & body products, keepsakes, home & fragrances accents and more..