Negocios Now Announces 7th Annual “Latinos 40 Under 40” – Chicago Recipients
A4CB’s Director of Strategy and Operations, Isabel Velez Diez, was recognized in Negocios Now’s Latinos 40 Under 40.
Our Updates and Press
Starting a Business 101 Webinar
Did you miss our webinar about starting a business? Watch the recording!
We need to hack appraisal-based lending
A4CB Board Member Joe Neri discusses how CDFIs like IFF and A4CB break the cycle of appraisal-based lending.
Access to Capital Webinar
Watch the recording of our webinar with BACP about our lending and coaching services!
West Side United, JPMorgan Chase Announce 2022 Small Business Grants
Allies for Community Business administered the program, providing 46 small businesses with $10,000 grants.
Gov. Pritzker Announces $111 Million in Back to Business Grants Distributed to Support Small Businesses
Latest COVID-19 Relief Grants Prioritize State’s Hardest Hit Sectors and Disproportionately Impacted Areas
Over 2,000 Chicago Businesses and Nonprofits Awarded Grant Funds for the New Year Under the Chi Biz Strong Grant Program and Outdoor Dining Grant Program
The programs were administered by BACP with support from Allies for Community Business.
Visually transforming a leader in small business lending
Read about our work with Greater Good Studio to develop our new brand.
U.S. Treasury Awards $180.3 Million to Support CDFI Investment in Low-Income and Distressed Communities
A4CB’s Financial Assistance Award will enable us to increase our lending and coaching in low-income and racially-diverse communities.
Chicago Business Center Video
A4CB is one of eight Chicago Business Centers offering capital, licensing support, and other services. Watch the video!
A4CB Holiday Gift Guide
This holiday season, shop small by purchasing gifts for loved ones from A4CB clients!
Give Back this Holiday Season with CoinFlip and Allies for Community Business
CoinFlip is donating 100% of transaction fees to A4CB between 11/17 and 12/1. We are grateful for their support!