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.
Our Updates and Press
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.
BACP Announces Launch of Chicago Business Center Program to Bring Business Licensing Support to the Community
Eight centers, including one led by Allies for Community Business, will help serve entrepreneurs in historically underserved locations and populations.
BACP Webinar Recording: Capital, Coaching, and Collaboration for Small Businesses
Watch the webinar recording to hear more about A4CB’s new and updated services.
Así es la labor de esta organización en Chicago para apoyar a pequeños negocios afectados por la pandemia
Elvin Rodriguez, de A4CB, apareció en Univisión Chicago para hablar sobre nuestro relanzamiento.
Nonprofit lender makes changes to expand small-business loans on South and West sides
Read about our new lending policies in the Chicago Tribune!
A New Beginning
Allies for Community Business Relaunch event details our new strategies for serving more community businesses under our new brand.
A4CB Partners with CRF to Provide PPP Loans
A4CB and CRF are now accepting PPP applications from small businesses located in Illinois and Indiana.
Governor Pritzker Announces $275 Million Provided To Hard Hit Businesses Across Illinois Through Largest in the Nation Grant Recovery Program
The Business Interruption Grants program provided 9,000 small business grants for hard hit industries and geographies statewide.
Mayor Lightfoot Announces $11 Million Awarded in Grants to Nearly 1,100 Bars, Restaurants and Performance Venues Through Emergency Relief Programs
Fund provides a lifeline for local hospitality businesses hard-hit by the pandemic.