Catalyst Grant Webinar
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Our Updates and Press
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.
Increasing Sales Webinar
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Helping Women Entrepreneurs Conquer The $1 Million Milestone
Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Growth program supports A4CB’s partnership with HIRE360 to provide larger, flexible financing to businesses like Silver Line Construction. Read more in Forbes!
New Wells Fargo program is fueling businesses on the brink of expansion
The Wells Fargo Open for Business Growth program allows A4CB to provide capital to businesses, like Onigiri Kororin, who are ready for expansion.
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.”
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.
Becoming WBE and MBE Certified Webinar
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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.
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
Small Business Bookkeeping Basics
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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.