A4CB: Allies for Community Business:

Allies for Community Business believes that entrepreneurs from any background can start and grow businesses that create generational wealth for their families and communities. We provide the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities.

Services: 

  • Loans: Allies for Community Business offers term loans and lines of credit between $500 and $100,000 to early, emerging, and established businesses in Illinois and Indiana.

Coaching

  • 1:1 Coaching: Allies for Community Business provides free 1:1 coaching to anyone who wants to start or grow their business.
  • Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Lab: NEL pairs community business owners with investors, advisors, project strategists, community liaisons, and corporate liaisons who provide intensive support for nine months to help execute a growth initiative for each business.

Connections

  • Kitchen Space: Through The Hatchery, they provide a wide range of services and networking opportunities to help food and beverage entrepreneurs at every stage.
  • Licensing: Allies for Community Business can help you secure the business license you need to operate legally in the City of Chicago. Read More ›
  • Larger Contracts: They can help you secure your Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) or Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) certification and can then help you secure contracts from our institutional partners.

Contact:
Please Visit: https://a4cb.org/
Call: (312) 275-3000
Email: loan@a4cb.org

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