SEA Alliance Chicago

@SproutSocialInc has been named one of the best software companies for 2021 by G2. This is the 5th consecutive year Sprout has received this recognition. 🙌 Read full article here: bit.ly/2O0gHhF #ChicagoOpportunities

Comcast announces the #RISE Investment Fund, providing $5M of grants to hundreds of #BIPOC owned small businesses. Beginning 3/1 eligible businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston & Philadelphia can apply for a 10K grant. bit.ly/2ZwHlkC #ChicagoOpportunities

"The North Lawndale Employment Network is finishing redevelopment of its campus, which will open March 15. The center at 1111 S. Homan Ave. will provide opportunities for residents to get job training and build careers." Read full article here: bit.ly/3pgAgyY #Chicag ...

"A nonprofit community lender is taking a new approach to small business lending in Chicago: It will no longer consider credit scores or collateral in deciding whether an applicant should get a loan..." Read full Chicago Tribune article here: yhoo.it/3oMUFvc

Make sure to check out funding opportunities, programs & events to take advantage of this month! Are you or someone you know involved in a non-profit, organically-grown community garden project? Make sure to apply for Gardens for Good grant program! bit.ly/3crU9Az

Take advantage of some of our funding opportunities, programs & events this month starting with The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation. The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation engages family members in meaningful, responsible philanthropy that promotes the welfare of human and natural ...

Are you an early stage social entrepreneur? Is your social venture looking to grow and scale? Are you looking for guidance from an experienced social enterprise practitioner? Check out SEA’s Mentorship Program, an initiative that gives members the opportunity to connect with ...

This new year check out our Advisory Services, designed to help social entrepreneurs find answers to their most pressing business related questions: bit.ly/2DCBr6p #advisory #socialenterprise #socialentrepreneurs #business

Social Enterprise Alliance’s Year in Review: 2020. Read full article here: bit.ly/35jDdaO #2021 #NewYear #SEA

This new year set a goal to get involved in the Chicago Community! Mark your calendar with the 2021 Big Dates, Chicago’s Ultimate Calendar of Nonprofit Fundraisers. Full 2021 Calendar here: bit.ly/3hsTGP1 #NewYear #Fundraiser #ChicagoFundraiser #2021 #Chicago

"Bronzeville on the South Side of Chicago, has a storied past. An end point for many African-Americans moving north during the Great Migration, the neighborhood became known in the mid-20th century as Chicago’s Harlem..." Full story here: bit.ly/38tQlLu #ChicagoHisto ...

"At a time when many of Chicago’s nonprofit theaters are looking long and hard at both their business models and how they measure up in terms of social and racial equity, Theatre Y is looking to reinvent itself..." Full article here: bit.ly/3p0LtnP #Chicagononprofit

Shop local sweets and goodies this holiday season at Triple A Gourmet, 135 N. Kedzie Ave. This West African sweet snack known as "chin chin" is the specialty of Triple A Gourmet Treats. The company makes the fried snack in three flavors: original, cinnamon and sweet and spicy ...

Shop local this holiday at Out of Past Records! This record shop is a treasure trove of vintage music for those willing to dig through piles stacked high of records, cassette tapes and 8-tracks. Check it out here: bit.ly/2IziGqQ #ShopLocal #ShopLocalChicago #ShopChicago

Justice of The Pies is a social enterprise bakery that makes pies, quiches and tarts while fighting food insecurity across the city. Check it out here: bit.ly/3mDiWE0 #ShopLocal #ShopLocalChicago #ShopChicago #JusticeofThePies

Shop Local 2020: An Austin, North Lawndale, Garfield Park Holiday Gift Guide. Check out local Chicago West Side businesses this holiday season here: bit.ly/3qfH9lU #ShopLocal #ShopChicago #HolidaySeason #HolidayShopping

Check out the four social entrepreneurs who are receiving funding to break down health disparity barriers in Chicago: prn.to/2KB4ONl #Chicagohealth #socialenterprise

Support local Chicago businesses this holiday! Check out some of our local member's products here: bit.ly/3lNtzUi #ShopLocal #LocalBusiness #BuyLocal #Chicago #SupportLocalBusinesses

Looking for some holiday gift ideas? Check out some of our local member's products here bit.ly/3lNtzUi #ShopLocal #LocalChicago #HolidayGifts

This Thursday join us to find meaningful connections, build new partnerships, and share ideas and resources at Social Enterprise Connector. Our community gets free tickets using code: SocialEnterprise100. Register here: bit.ly/3nxJxCj