Revenue-Based Financing Webinar – October 2026
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Increasing Sales Webinar 2026
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Cook County Awards $100,000 Catalyst Grants to 92 Businesses Positioned for Growth
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.
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.
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.
Becoming WBE and MBE Certified Webinar 2026
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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!
Revenue-Based Financing Webinar 2026
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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.
Business Bookkeeping Basics Webinar
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Social Media Strategy Webinar 2026
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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.