COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Providing Help and Hope for Area Entrepreneurs
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llies for Community Business has made it their mission to cultivate small businesses that thrive in their communities. The organization formerly known as Accion Chicago, provides capital, coaching services, and other critical support to area entrepreneurs. In 2020 alone, they disbursed close to $400 million in grants and coached nearly 20,000 clients.
DLV Printing Vernita Johnson We spoke with Rowan Richards, Director of Community Business, about his work and what he thinks every aspiring entrepreneur needs to know.
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