Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Community Development Grant Announcement
A4CB had the honor of hosting Mayor Brandon Johnson at The Hatchery on January 30, 2024 for the Community Development Grant Announcement.
Our Updates and Press
3.8 Million Awarded by the Chicago Region Food System Fund
The Chicago Region Food System Fund (CRFSF/the Fund) awarded $3.8 million to 39 organizations, including A4CB, for projects that build on previous grantmaking by the Chicago Region Food System Fund to strengthen a resilient food system for the Chicago region.
Dixmoor Notary Public obtains $21,000 loan to expand remote, mobile services
Ms. Tiff Enterprises received a loan from Allies for Community Business through a partnership with Northern Illinois Community Initiatives (NICI), a foundation created by Nicor Gas.
Gov. Pritzker Announces $5 Million Available in B2B Grants for Local Chambers
DCEO has enlisted Allies for Community Business to serve as the program administrator for the B2B Local Chambers program.
Lateshia Jackson, A & L Environmental LLC
A4CB client Lateshia Jackson shares her journey starting her business.
Creating Pathways for Entrepreneurs
BMO Director of U.S. Zero Barriers to Business Ronald Milsap discusses the importance of CDFIs like Allies for Community Business.
Coal Miner’s Son—and Grandson
A4CB partner Bob Crawford discusses the foundation and impact of A4CB’s Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Lab.
Cook County Increases Funding of the 2023 Source Grant to Support 3,000 Small Businesses
WBDC and A4CB served as grant administrators of the $50 million Cook County Source Grant program.
West Side United Small Business Grant Information Session
Did you miss the information session for the 2023 West Side United Small Business Grant? Watch the recording!
Social Media Strategy Webinar
Did you miss our webinar on Social Media Strategy? Watch the recording!
Get Capital and Coaching with a Coaching Credit Loan
A4CB’s Rowan Richards presented on A4CB’s Coaching Credit Loans as part of BACP’s Workshop Webinars.
CDFI meeting held in Evansville
A4CB’s Mary Tritsis attended the CDFI Friendly Evansville Region convening which included a full day of presentations and conversations about how CDFIs can help businesses grow in Evansville.