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🎶 Voices of Chicago: The 31st Annual CNDAs is LIVE at @RadiusChicago on June 26 at 4 P.M. 🎶 Mark your calendars so you can attend the event of the year for Chicago development!

🚨 FINAL CALL! Applications for the 2026 Next Gen Cohort close TODAY. Link to apply: lisc.tfaforms.net/1512 #NextGen #AffordableHousing #Developer #LISC #IHDA

📣 Deadline Extended! There’s still time to apply for the 2026 Next Gen Cohort! @ILHousing and LISC’s Next Gen program helps emerging developers across Illinois create affordable housing. Applications now close Monday, December 8. #LIHTC #NextGen #AffordableHousing #LISC #IHDA

This #SmallBusinessSaturday, we encourage you to visit the @latinospro Commercial Corridor on West Cermak in Little Village, where businesses like La Patrona, Acuario Piscis, and Atardecer Acapulqueño are creating jobs and contributing to the long-term vitality of the community.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We’re thankful for all of our partners, neighbors and community leaders whose work we are able to support throughout the year. From all of us at LISC, we hope you have a joyful Thanksgiving filled with family and community.

Our Program Officer for Neighborhoods, Lauren Lewis, was featured on @WVON1690 to discuss LISC’s work with Tiarra Owens from SCNN and Norma Sanders from @gagdc_chicago. Thank you to WVON for letting us spread the word about QLPs. Check out our website to learn more.

⏰ Today is the LAST day to apply for the 32nd Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs)! Submit your application by tonight at 11:59! 🏆 And don’t forget — every applicant gets a complimentary ticket to this year’s awards. 🎟️ Link to apply: app.lisc-cnda.org

Evelyn Shelton, Owner and Executive Chef of Evelyn's Food Love, shares the inspiration behind her new book — a guide to help small business owners navigate challenges and avoid the mistakes she’s learned from. 📖 Evelyn’s book is available now on Amazon: amzn.to/43yO3rP

🚨 It’s that time of year! Just two weeks left to apply for the 32nd Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs). 🎟️ Apply for a CNDA and receive a complimentary ticket to this year’s 32nd Annual Awards! 🔗 app.lisc-cnda.org

#CNDA31 winner for the CIBC Emerging Leader Award: Emilio Araujo, Director of Development of @OnwardHouse. 💜🧡 Emilio ensures Onward House has the resources it needs to support Northwest Side residents, reflecting a deep commitment to building strong, inclusive neighborhoods.

Applications are officially open for the 2026 Next Gen Cohort! 🏠 IHDA and LISC’s Next Gen program helps emerging developers across Illinois. If you’re ready to build what’s next, tap the link to apply today: lisc.tfaforms.net/1512 #NextGen #AffordableHousing #LISC #IHDA

As #WomensBusinessMonth continues, we’re proud to highlight The Love U Collective, bringing aromatherapy and mindfulness into daily life. During The Love U Collective’s tenure with the Crecer Business Incubator, they were able to expand their retail space into a community hub.

Applications are now open for the 32nd Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards! Submit your outstanding work at: lisc-cnda.org #CNDA31 winner for the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Community Impact Design Award: Ann Lui, Founding Principal of Future Firm. 🩷💛

LISC’s Financial Opportunity Center® (FOC) Network invests in people and leads to real results! Meet Anahi Lopez, who received services through LISC FOC Partner @Instituto1977. Anahi’s story is one of many that highlight the power of LISC’s Financial Opportunity Center Network!

Meet Rosa Gonzalez, the owner of La Niña Chamoy— a Tamarindo based family-owned candy business in Back of the Yards. 🍬 Our partner Northwestside CDC is helping La Niña Chamoy grow into a sustainable business. 👉 Check out her linktree to order online: bit.ly/3KIuKWp

This #WomensBusinessMonth, we’re excited to highlight Emmah’s Beauty Empire in Roger’s Park! 💄🌟 The salon earned @RogersParkBA's Capital Improvement Award for their build-out at Clark & Touhy in 2023, a testament to their commitment to phenomenal service and entrepreneurship.

#CNDA31 winner for The For-Profit Real Estate Development Award: @brinshore and @ChiLighthouse for Foglia Residencies. 💙🧡 Applications are now open for the 32nd Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards! Apply by November 19, 2025: lisc-cnda.org

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating @TuPartyChicago! Founded by Ardul Aquino in 2012, Tu Party helps families create unforgettable moments. With support from LISC and @WellsFargo’s Open for Business Fund, they now own a venue with three event halls! 🎉

🏆 Applications are now open for the 32nd Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards! Apply by November 19, 2025 at this link: lisc-cnda.org

We are celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth with a spotlight on @Yollocalli, the National Museum of Mexican Art’s youth initiative. Supported by LISC and @marswrigley Foundation, Yollocalli offers free arts and culture programming for teens and young adults in Little Village.

Last fall, we launched the Next Generation Capacity Building Initiative with @ILHousing to train and support emerging developers in affordable housing. The first cohort came back together for a networking night.🌟🏘️ Look for applications opening this fall for the next cohort!