Chicago Giving $22 Million In COVID-19 Relief Funds To Eligible Businesses And Nonprofits
The Chi Biz Strong grant program will provide financial relief to eligible small businesses and nonprofits.
Our Updates and Press
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Over $20 Million In Grants to Support Business and Nonprofit Recovery
A4CB is partnering with BACP to administer the new grant programs.
Understanding Business Licensing Webinar
Did you miss our webinar about types of business licenses and the licensing application process? Watch the recording!
Gov. Pritzker Announces First $24 Million in Back to Business Grants to Support Small Businesses
DCEO and its grant administrator partner, Allies for Community Business will make awards on a rolling basis.
The PepsiCo Foundation and CDFI Partners Announce 150 IMPACTO Hispanic Business Accelerator Grantees
See the list of grantees from 13 cities across the US.
‘Back to Business’, el programa que ayuda económicamente a pequeños negocios en Illinois afectados por la pandemia
Vea a Isabel Velez Diez de A4CB hablar sobre el programa B2B en Univision Chicago.
Wells Fargo gives $8.5 million to South, West Side small business recovery
Grants went to five organizations, including A4CB, focused on supporting businesses owned by women and people of color.
Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Lab Launches Sixth Cohort
On September 16, A4CB and our partners launched the six cohort of the Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Lab.
Legal Structure and Contract Negotiation for Small Businesses Webinar
Did you miss our legal webinar with Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Elevate? Watch the recording!
WSU Launches 4th Small Business Grant Program
Allies for Community Business continues to serve as the Small Business Grant Program administrator.
Incubating Entrepreneurs
A4CB funder, The Christopher Family Foundation, visited The Hatchery to learn more about our work with food and beverage entrepreneurs.
$8.5 Million in Wells Fargo Grants Helping Chicago Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
A4CB is incredibly thankful to receive a grant through the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund.