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Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Growth initiative targets the small business ‘missing middle’

“This grant allows us to do more for small businesses we serve,” said McConnell. “Our goal is to work with 100 businesses through coaching and deploy $10 million total by leveraging other dollars combined with the $2.5 million from Wells Fargo to create a lot more impact.”

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Wells Fargo aims to boost ‘missing middle’ businesses as it expands in Chicago

A4CB is honored to receive a $2.5 million Open for Business Growth grant. With these funds, A4CB is piloting a new revenue-based financing product and expanding access to capital via our partnership with HIRE360, a program that offers capital, advisory services, and mentoring to construction businesses.

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Becoming WBE and MBE Certified Webinar

Did you miss our webinar on certifications? Watch the recording!

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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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