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Growing Small Businesses in Waukegan & North Chicago

“SBGI is a community of like-minded business owners, mentors, and coaches who provide a unique support system that many founders have difficulty finding,” said Rowan Richards, Director of Business Coaching at A4CB.

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Loan Program to Provide Access to Capital for Underserved Contractors

Initiative supported by HIRE360, Allies for Community Business and Benefit Chicago provides funding, mentorship, and resources to drive economic growth and build a more inclusive construction industry in Chicago

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Small Business Bookkeeping Basics

Did you miss our webinar on small business bookkeeping? Watch the recording!

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Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Announce the Good Food Fund Grant Round 2 Awardees

A4CB was honored to manage the Good Food Fund, through which we provided grants, low interest loans, and free business coaching to food and beverage entrepreneurs in Chicago.

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Grants Awarded to Small Businesses in Underinvested Chicago Neighborhoods Growing

Congratulations to the recipients of the We Rise Together grant provided by the Small Business Advocacy Council and A4CB, in partnership with We Rise Together!

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Social Media Strategy Webinar

Did you miss our webinar on social media strategy? Watch the recording!

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A Roadmap to Starting Your Small Business

A4CB’s Rowan Richards joined BACP to present a webinar about starting a small business. Watch the recording to learn more!

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Increasing Sales Webinar

Did you miss our webinar on increasing sales? Watch the recording!

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Revenue-Based Financing Webinar

Did you miss our webinar on Revenue-Based Financing? Watch the recording!

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Good Food Fund: Capital and Coaching Opportunities

Through BACP’s Good Food Fund, Allies for Community Business (A4CB) provides low-interest loans, free business coaching, and grants to food industry entrepreneurs in Chicago with a focus on the South and West Sides. Watch the recording to learn more about the program.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Announce The Good Food Fund Grant Awardees

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the Round 1 awardees and Round 2 launch date of the Good Food Fund Grant.

Allies for Community Business (A4CB) was selected to manage the $5 million fund.

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Small Business Finance Basics Webinar

Did you miss our webinar on small business finance basics? Watch the recording!

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