Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Lab Graduates Its Fifth Cohort
On May 25, the fifth cohort of A4CB’s Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Lab (NEL) graduated from the rigorous nine-month virtual accelerator program.
Our Updates and Press
Alternative Access to Capital with Allies
A4CB CEO Brad McConnell appeared on the Money Talk Radio Show with our partner NuMark Credit Union.
President Preckwinkle announces Small Business Week to support local companies, entrepreneurs, and county’s $29M investment
A4CB is thankful for our continued partnership with Cook County to support small businesses.
Allies for Community Business meet 10 times the demand for small-business funding with Smartsheet
A4CB’s partnership with Smartsheet helps securely and reliably connect small businesses with capital, coaching, and collaboration.
Si tienes un pequeño negocio en Chicago y necesitas ayuda en tiempos de pandemia, esta información te interesa
Elvin Rodriguez de A4CB apareció en Univisión Chicago para hablar sobre nuestros prestamos.
An inside look at how Kamala Harris is engaging with community lenders to support small businesses
CBS News spoke to A4CB CEO Brad McConnell about federal assistance for CDFIs.
Chicago announces first Medal of Honor recipients
A4CB CEO Brad McConnell received the Mayor’s Medal of Honor for his leadership on the Small Business Resiliency Fund.
Faster, Safer Lending with Enhanced Signer Verification
A4CB participated in DocuSign’s Momentum Conference. Thanks to this partnership, A4CB improved capital procedures during the pandemic.
Business owners of color faced greater challenges getting loans amid pandemic, report finds — even when they were a low credit risk
CBS News spoke to A4CB CEO Brad McConnell and A4CB client Latin Plate Catering on the causes and effects of inequitable lending policies.
Mayor Lightfoot announces new Medal of Honor, recognizing those who made impact during Chicago COVID-19 pandemic
A4CB recognized for work on the Small Business Resiliency Fund, the largest municipal small business loan program in the US.
Rethinking credit risk in underserved communities
Allies for Community Business CEO Brad McConnell featured on the BAI Banking Strategies podcast.
Chicago Nonprofit Holistically Supports BIPOC Entrepreneurs
Read about our relaunch, new strategic plan, and new lending policies.