WSU Awards $400,000 in Small Business Grants
A4CB acted as the program administrator for the West Side United 2022 Small Business Grant Program. Forty $10,000 grants were awarded to businesses on Chicago’s West Side.
Our Updates and Press
Starting a Business 101 Webinar
Did you miss our Starting a Business 101 Webinar? Watch the recording!
Lenders can be more creative in financing food entrepreneurs
A4CB’s CEO Brad McConnell discusses inequities in lending to food and beverage entrepreneurs and how A4CB uses technology and a creative credit policy to offer more equitable solutions.
Capital, Coaching, and Connections for Small Businesses Webinar
Did you miss our Capital, Coaching, and Connections for Small Businesses Webinar with BACP? Watch the recording!
Access to Capital: Bank and CDFI Options for South Bend Small Businesses
Did you miss our Access to Capital Webinar for South Bend businesses? Watch the recording!
Personal Financial Coaching Webinar
Did you miss our webinar about personal financial coaching? Watch the recording!
Shop Small This Holiday Season with CDFI-Funded Business Gift Guides!
A4CB’s Client Marketplace was featured in Opportunity Finance Network’s list of holiday gift guides!
Access to Capital Webinar
Did you miss our Access to Capital webinar? Watch the recording!
Preparing to Hire Webinar
Did you miss our webinar about hiring? Watch the recording!
Bank of America Names Allies For Community Business and Skills for Chicagoland’s Future 2022 Neighborhood Builders®
A4CB was named a 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders awardee.
Social Media Strategy Webinar
Did you miss our webinar on social media strategy? Watch the recording!
Anchored in Health Equity
On October 14th, A4CB hosted a City Club event at The Hatchery. Watch the recording to learn about how WSU, AMA, Northern Trust, and CDFIs like A4CB are working together to improve health outcomes on the West Side.