Chicago SBDC, NBDC, and APEX @ CMAA

November 2024 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

The Illinois SBDC, NBDC, and Illinois APEX Accelerator of Chinese Mutual Aid Association is excited to announce the following events!

December 12: IL APEX Holiday Small Business Diverse Supplier Expo

November 13: Zoning 101 by Asian Real Estate Association of America

💡Client Spotlight🎉

Big congratulations to Chicago Flavas for receiving the prestigious Chicago Star Award! Chicago Flavas, a women and Black-owned business, crafts rich oils and sauces designed to elevate any dish.

The Chicago Star Award, managed by the Treasurer’s Office, honors those making significant contributions to the city's economic and social growth, while promoting responsible financial practices and local entrepreneurship.

It’s always a pleasure working with Chicago Flavas, and we look forward to all the future successes ahead!

https://chicagoflavas.com/

Upcoming Grants

• All Small Businesses
• Verizon Digital Ready Grant 
• Amount= $10,000
• DEADLINE: 11:59 PM PT on 12/13/24
• Small Business Improvement Fund by City of Chicago and SomerCor
• Amount= Determined by the property and business type (MAX- Commercial- $150,000 & Industrial-$250,000)
• November TIF Districts (check your TIF District)
• 79th/Vincennes
• 87th/Cottage Grove
• Avalon Park/South Shore
• Elston/Armstrong
• Western/Ogden
• DEADLINE: 5:00 PM on 11/30/24
• The Freed Fellowship
• Amount=$500
• One-on-One Strategy Session with a Team of Business Experts
• One Year Membership in the Freed Studio
• Invitation to the Freed Stories Podcast
• Consideration for a $2,500 Year-End Grant
• DEADLINE: 11/30/24
• Secretsos™ Small Business Grant
• Amount=$2500
• DEADLINE: 5:00 PM on 12/31/24
• People of Color & Women of Color
• Galaxy Grant
• Amount=$2,750
• DEADLINE: 11/30/24
• HerRise MicroGrant
• Amount= $1,000
• Application Fee= $15
• DEADLINE: 11:59 PM on 11/30/24
• Amber Grant Foundation
• Amount= $10,000
• $25,000 grant each December to women entrepreneurs with a compelling story 
• APPLY FOR BOTH!
• DEADLINE: 11/30/24
• Restaurant Industry
• DoorDash Restaurant Relief Disaster Relief Fund
• Amount= $10,000
• DEADLINE: 5:00 PM on 12/2/24
• High Roads Kitchen by One Fair Wage and City of Chicago
• Amount= $10,000 - $30,000
• DEADLINE: Rolling basis
• Manufacturing Industry
• Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented
• Amount= Up to $25,000
• DEADLINE: Rolling basis
• Technology Industry
• Aurora Tech Award by inDrive
• Amount= $30,000 (1st prize); $20,000 (2nd prize); $15,000 (3rd prize); $10,000 (4th prize); $10,000 (5th prize)
• DEADLINE: 11/21/24

If you need any assistance with grants or have further questions please contact us at illinoissbdc@chinesemutualaid.org

Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to schedule a counseling session. Stay tuned for our next newsletter!

Sincerely,

The Illinois SBDC, NBDC, and APEX Accelerator at CMAA

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