The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development announced 92 businesses that received a $100,000 Catalyst Grant, administered by A4CB and WBDC, designed to accelerate growth, strengthen operations and support long-term success for Cook County’s small businesses.
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.
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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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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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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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.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved new funding to expand small business funding through local community financial institutions including A4CB.
A4CB is honored to be featured in Better Magazine’s Giving Tuesday 2025 list of stand-out organizations strengthening communities. Read more here!