Our mission at Allies for Community Business is to provide the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities.

We offer free coaching to early, emerging, and established businesses in Illinois and Indiana. We offer loans between $500 and $100,000 a little differently from other lenders: we do not use credit scores and do not put liens on your personal assets. Instead, we evaluate how well you have managed your debts over the past two years and how much cash you have available to make monthly loan payments to us. That's it.

To celebrate our 30th year of service, we are offering a special loan discount to eligible borrowers! Now until September 20, apply for a small business loan at a discounted rate of 6%. The promotional interest rate and APR will be reflected on the approval letter after the application has been fully submitted and reviewed by A4CB's lending team.

A4CB’s Good Food Fund Loan is now available! Eligible food and beverage business owners in Chicago can apply today for a 3% interest term loan or line of credit. The 3% interest rate will be confirmed after your application is fully submitted and reviewed by an A4CB Community Lender.

Supporting Small Businesses.
Strengthening Communities.