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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.
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!
Social Media Strategy Webinar
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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!
Increasing Sales Webinar
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Good Food Fund: Capital and Coaching Opportunities
Through BACP’s Good Food Fund, Allies for Community Business (A4CB) provides low-interest loans, free business coaching, and grants to food industry entrepreneurs in Chicago with a focus on the South and West Sides. Watch the recording to learn more about the program.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Announce The Good Food Fund Grant Awardees
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the Round 1 awardees and Round 2 launch date of the Good Food Fund Grant.
Allies for Community Business (A4CB) was selected to manage the $5 million fund.