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This morning, we’re delighted to announce the @EBAfund, a new tool to strengthen the capacity of community-based financial institutions like #CDFIs to lend to #smallbiz in low-income communities and those owned by people of color. aspeninstitute.org/news/press-rel… #EBAFund

Small business owners have been adversely impacted by the pandemic and Accion in Chicago has been working hard to provide the critical services they need. Donate today so that together we can help support small businesses. bit.ly/33BsRCp #GivingTuesday

This #GivingTuesday, support small businesses by donating to Accion in Chicago. As the pandemic continues, the survival of many small businesses is at stake. We've been working hard to provide entrepreneurs the support they need during this critical time. bit.ly/3mtchMy

Today @ChicagoBACP, @WorldBizChicago and Accion Chicago launched the Chicago Hospitality Grant Program to provide relief funds to independent bars and restaurants with revenues of $3M or less. The application process closes November 23. Apply: chicago.gov/hospitalityfund

Chicago restaurants with less than $3M in revenue and fewer than 50 employees are eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant to defray winterization expenses through @DoorDash’s Main Street Strong initiative. The application deadline is November 6. Apply today! bit.ly/2HvGHi5

The @ChicagoDCASE Performing Arts Venue Relief Program application deadline is today at 5:00 pm! The program offers $10,000 grants to performing arts venues in Chicago to cover lost revenue due to COVID-19. Apply today: bit.ly/3kosyBt

With Accion East’s Harvest Festival less than a month away, we’re excited to announce our host, Lisa Servon: writer, professor and longtime board member. Join Lisa on 11/12 in recognizing the small business community: bit.ly/3j7sWCM

As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, restaurants are facing an entirely new set of challenges. In response, @DoorDash is providing $5,000 grants to businesses selected through an application process in six cities across the United States. hialice.co/DoorDash-Landi…

Today is the last day to apply for a $10,000 @WSUnitedChi Small Business Grant! Businesses located on Chicago’s West Side in hospital-serving industries and community-serving retail are invited to apply. Apply today before 11:59 pm! bit.ly/343lW5s

“One of the reasons I wanted to start my own practice was to facilitate my ability to invest more in the community.” Watch more of Jodi’s story at Accion East’s Harvest Festival 2020: A Night of Resiliency on 11/12 (less than a month away!): bit.ly/3dBMMVK

Thank you #CitiFoundation, Accion East’s premiere sponsor at our Harvest Festival, for your ongoing support of our mission to provide small business owners with the tools they need to grow thriving, community-focused businesses. Learn more on 11/12: bit.ly/3iOjDHO

“Thank goodness for this loan, it made it possible to get back to where we are today.” @NextCityOrg discusses how the New York Forward Loan Fund and CDFI’s, including Accion East, have supported small businesses like GG Bakes during COVID-19: bit.ly/3nNbk2I

Isabel Velez Diez de Acción estuvo en @unichicago esta mañana para discutir las oportunidades actuales de subvenciones para pequeños negocios. bit.ly/3iSEE47

The application deadline for @WSUnitedChi Small Business Grant Program is this Friday! Businesses located on Chicago’s West Side in hospital-serving industries and community-serving retail are invited to apply for a $10,000 grant. Apply today: bit.ly/2SNj2vl

Stop by the next #garfieldparkneighborhoodmarket this Saturday, 10/10 at @thehatcherychi. This is our last market of the regular season, so get your fix of #localfood! Please join us in wearing pink for #breastcancerawareness. ⁠ #localbusiness #shoplocal #fall⁠

“There’s no doubt that the past six months have been challenging.” The @gpconservatory Alliance recently received a grant via Chicago’s Together Now Fund, helping them maintain staff and deliver on their mission remotely until they are able to reopen. bit.ly/34v5tpZ

An article by Niagara Frontier Publications discusses the New York Forward Loan Fund’s expansion to providing Paycheck Protection Program loans. Accion East proud to be one of five CDFI’s offering these loans: bit.ly/3iraDYM

For the 7th time in 8 years, Accion East is proud to announce that we’ve been selected for the @CDFIFund’s FA Award: a testament to our scale, impact, and leadership in empowering the entrepreneurs facing the largest financial hurdles: bit.ly/2ETl6hZ

On 11/12, join Accion East virtually for Harvest Festival 2020: A Year of Resiliency, to recognize the small business owners who have prevailed through a year of challenges and the communities been behind them. Learn more and register today: bit.ly/33mVm6Z

Need help getting your business back on your feet? There's still time to register for one of our webinars this afternoon 10/1 at 2pm. These guided, interactive sessions are free. Find out more and register at eventbrite.com/e/cook-county-…