Allies For Community Business

Allies for Community Business (A4CB) provides capital, coaching, and connections to entrepreneurs to help them grow businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities. They offer loans up to $100,000, grants, one-on-one coaching, and group coaching opportunities. A4CB also provides resources such as kitchen space, licensing, and procurement services. They prioritize working with traditionally underserved entrepreneurs, including Black and Latinx individuals, women, and low-income communities. A4CB has partnerships with organizations like West Side United, the City of Chicago, and the State of Illinois to administer grants and loans, supporting thousands of small businesses. Their mission is to empower entrepreneurs to create generational wealth and strengthen communities.