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Allies for Community Business (A4CB) provides the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities.

You’re invited to Toast to Community Business on Thursday, September 24 at The Hatchery! Join A4CB, local entrepreneurs,...
09/08/2026

You’re invited to Toast to Community Business on Thursday, September 24 at The Hatchery!

Join A4CB, local entrepreneurs, and community members for an evening celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit that strengthens and sustains our communities.

Plus, every attendee will have a chance to win prizes from neighborhood businesses. Purchase your ticket today: https://loom.ly/t7XOLT8

Has your business faced direct financial losses due to recent immigration enforcement activities in your neighborhood? T...
09/07/2026

Has your business faced direct financial losses due to recent immigration enforcement activities in your neighborhood? The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Microgrants program is offering $5,000 grants to small businesses impacted by the actions of immigration authorities.

Apply before the September 14 deadline. Learn more: ihccbusiness.net/rci/microgrant

Where entrepreneurs like Jesse Diaz lead, healthier communities are sure to follow. In 2021, Jesse opened Hegewisch Nut...
09/04/2026

Where entrepreneurs like Jesse Diaz lead, healthier communities are sure to follow.

In 2021, Jesse opened Hegewisch Nutrition in Chicago’s Hegewisch neighborhood. In addition to providing healthy food options, Hegewisch Nutrition acts as a community space, hosting exercise classes, wellness events, and more.

In 2025, Jesse received an A4CB loan which allowed him to invest infrastructure and inventory. In 2026, Jesse participated in A4CB’s Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Lab. The program taught Jesse how to fine tune his operating procedures, which led him to create a training program for new employees.

As Hegewisch Nutrition grows, Jesse plans on offering more opportunities for residents to live healthier lives.

Read more: https://loom.ly/TMe6KY0

Through the Neighborhood Market Grant Program, Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and A4CB will provide $1...
09/03/2026

Through the Neighborhood Market Grant Program, Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and A4CB will provide $10,000 one-time grants to small retail food businesses operating a physical storefront in priority geographies across Chicago. The program will focus on businesses that are both economic anchors and food access points in neighborhoods historically impacted by disinvestment.

Join BACP and A4CB to review the grant eligibility criteria and get ready to submit your application. Register: https://loom.ly/YQeOZQA

Whether you’re launching, growing, or strengthening your business, we can help you access the capital that you need. We ...
09/03/2026

Whether you’re launching, growing, or strengthening your business, we can help you access the capital that you need. We offer loans between $500 and $500,000 to early, emerging, and established businesses in Illinois and Indiana.

Why choose A4CB?
• No minimum credit score - We pull your credit to see what you’ve borrowed—and what your payment history looks like—but we don’t use your credit score when we make our lending decisions.
• Start-up funding available - If your business has generated less than six months of business activity in your business bank account, you are still eligible to borrow up to $12,500.
• ITIN lending available - We offer a flexible credit policy and work with business owners who may not fit traditional lending guidelines, including ITIN holders.

Apply: a4cb.loanwell.com

Don't miss the 2026 Toast to Community Business! Celebrate community business with us by sampling delicious food from A4...
09/02/2026

Don't miss the 2026 Toast to Community Business! Celebrate community business with us by sampling delicious food from A4CB clients like Arepa George. Purchase your ticket at a4cb.org/toast-to-community-business.

An immigrant from Colombia, Juan Betancourt grew up making tamales with his family and wanted to share his love of this food with others. While working as a teacher at Chicago High School for the Arts, Juan dreamed about opening his own restaurant but was nervous to take the leap.

In 2017, after two years of extensive research, he opened the doors to ArePA George, a Colombian restaurant in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, which he named after his father, George.

In 2018, A4CB provided Juan with a loan to buy materials and supplies to keep up with his growing orders. Today, ArePA George has four locations, including their original location in Humboldt Park.

Join us for Toast to Community Business! On September 24, join A4CB at The Hatchery for an evening celebrating the entre...
09/01/2026

Join us for Toast to Community Business! On September 24, join A4CB at The Hatchery for an evening celebrating the entrepreneurs that make our communities stronger. Enjoy music, delicious food and beverages from A4CB clients, and a short program highlighting the impact of local small businesses. Register today: https://loom.ly/t7XOLT8

Join us on September 24 for the 2026 Toast to Community Business! Celebrate community business with us and enjoy live en...
08/31/2026

Join us on September 24 for the 2026 Toast to Community Business! Celebrate community business with us and enjoy live entertainment from A4CB client Dazzle Events Chicago. Purchase your ticket at a4cb.org/toast-to-community-business.

Martin Arredondo's business, Dazzle Events, is a Chicago-area DJ and event production company serving weddings, corporate events, and community gatherings. In 2023, Martin participated in A4CB’s Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Lab where he strengthened his growth strategy, built relationships with other small-business owners, and used program grant funds to invest in production equipment. Today, Dazzle provides DJ, audio production, lighting, rentals, and photo booth services, with a focus on pairing high-energy events with clear planning and reliable ex*****on.

08/28/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Chicago Mayor's Office Mayor Brandon Johnson BACP announce the Neighborhood Market Grant Program, which supports food entrepreneurs and food-focused organizations in communities working to increase access to fresh, healthy and affordable food.

Allies for Community Business has been selected to manage the Neighborhood Market Grant Program. The $450,000 grant will provide one-time awards in amounts up to $10,000 to eligible food entrepreneurs and farmers market operators serving in communities with inequitable access to fresh food.

Learn more and apply: Chicago.gov/BACPRecoveryPlan

Access to fresh, healthy food should not depend on what neighborhood you live in. Our Neighborhood Food Market Grant Pro...
08/28/2026

Access to fresh, healthy food should not depend on what neighborhood you live in.

Our Neighborhood Food Market Grant Program puts resources directly behind the small businesses and market operators who are helping change that—strengthening local food systems, supporting neighborhood entrepreneurs, and expanding access to fresh food across Chicago.

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135 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL
60612

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13122753000

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