Our Updates and Press

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Launch the Neighborhood Market Grant Program

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, in partnership with A4CB, have launched the Neighborhood Market Grant Program to support small retail food business owners and farmers market operators, by providing funding to strengthen local food systems and expand access to fresh, healthy food across the city.

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Grant program teaches Waukegan-area small businesses to thrive: ‘We learn a lot from each other’

The Small Business Growth Initiative, operated by the Lake County Community Foundation and Allies for Community Business, is helping small businesses succeed in the Waukegan area.

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Becoming WBE and MBE Certified Webinar 2026

Did you miss our webinar of Becoming WBE/MBE Certified? Watch the recording!

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Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation Grant Info Session

A4CB’s Jinnel Choiniere joined the Chicago Department of Planning and Development to present an information session on the Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation Grant. Watch the recording to learn more!

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Revenue-Based Financing Webinar 2026

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

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Nurturing Local Entrepreneurship: How Lake County’s Small Business Growth Initiative is Fueling Sustainable Business Success

The Small Business Growth Initiative, launched by The Lake County Community Foundation and Allies for Community Business equips local entrepreneurs with the funding, mentorship, and technical resources they need to grow sustainably.

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Business Bookkeeping Basics Webinar

Did you miss our webinar on Business Bookkeeping Basics? Watch the recording!

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Social Media Strategy Webinar 2026

Did you miss our webinar on Social Media Strategies? Watch the recording!

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CDFI Friendly Bloomington Announces New Lending Partnerships for 2026

A4CB is honored to partner with CDFI Friendly Bloomington to help entrepreneurs within the city limits of Bloomington have increased access to loan funds designed to start and grow their small businesses.

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Cook County Board Approves Funding for Initiatives that Support Small Business Financing and Regional Economic Growth

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved new funding to expand small business funding through local community financial institutions including A4CB.

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Giving Tuesday 2025: Where to Donate

A4CB is honored to be featured in Better Magazine’s Giving Tuesday 2025 list of stand-out organizations strengthening communities. Read more here!

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Revenue-Based Financing Webinar

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

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