Events

Community Business (A4CB) Small Business Loan Programs

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is partnering with Allies for Community Business (A4CB) to share funding possibilities for your business. In this webinar, attendees will hear from A4CB Community Lender, Caroline Edmunds-Diez. Caroline will cover an overview of current capital opportunities for small business owners, what’s required to apply for a small business loan, and details on A4CB small business loans.

Toast to Community Business

A4CB’s annual fundraiser is back! Celebrate with us on October 6th and help entrepreneurs grow and create jobs and wealth in their communities.

Sample delicious food and beverages from A4CB client caterers and purchase A4CB client goods at the silent auction!

Social Media Strategy

Social media platforms can be used to build your company’s brand and sell your products. In order to achieve your business objectives, social media content and interaction must be well planned. A4CB’s Amanda Askew will review strategies for reaching the right audience, creating content, and maximizing ROI.

Behind the Numbers — How Inflation and the Economy Are Affecting Our Communities

Join A4CB CEO Brad McConnell and other panelists for a virtual discussion about our current economic moment and the ways it is impacting our Chicago neighbors.

Personal Financial Coaching

Business owners spend a lot of time growing and managing their businesses. Often, there is little time set aside to manage their personal finances. During this webinar, attendees will learn the benefits of developing short-term, medium-term, and long-term financial goals. The webinar will also cover key steps to reaching those personal financial goals.