Our Updates and Press

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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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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Social Media Strategy Webinar

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

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Resources for Entrepreneurs and Communities

As a response to the current environment in which entrepreneurs are operating, we will share resources provided by community partners.

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Catalyst Grant Webinar

Did you miss our webinar on the Catalyst Grant? Watch the recording!

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Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle Announces the Launch of Catalyst Grant to Support Businesses that are Ready for Growth

The Catalyst Grant, a program administered by A4CB and WBDC, is an opportunity for up to 88 established businesses in select industries to receive $100,000 to fuel their next stage of growth.

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