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City Treasurer Announces Top 10 Finalists in 2008 Chicago Business Plan Competition
Chicago City Treasurer Stephanie Neely is proud to announce the 10 finalists in the 2008 annual business plan competition. More
Go Green at the Office: 9 Simple Things You Can Do To Save Energy and Resources at Work
Tips and advice for simple changes we can all make for a more earth-friendly work environment. More
Two Chicago Area Companies Embrace Sustainable Business Practices
You've probably heard the word "sustainability" tossed around a lot lately in the news media, and though it may appear to be the new buzz word soon to be replaced by another hot topic, the fact of the matter is that it is here to stay. Global warming and the need to protect our planet for future generations is an issue that requires constant diligence and commitment. We are increasingly seeing businesses, not just consumers, looking for ways to make their operations more sustainable. More
MIT Enterprise Forum, Call for Presenters for 2008 Whiteboard Challenge
If you have a brilliant idea that is missing some public recognition, plan to join the MIT Enterprise Forum at the 2008 Whiteboard Challenge on June 17. Presenters will be competing for a $5,000 cash prize purse. More
8 High-Growth Companies Receive Challenge Grants to Help Meet Business Milestones
Through our partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Governor Rod Blagojevich's Opportunity Returns Program, CCV provides small, high-growth businesses with matching grants to help them achieve their goals. In the last quarter, eight companies received Challenge Grants to assist them in reaching their business milestones. More
CCV Recognized for Outstanding Technical Assistance
The Chicago West Side Entrepreneurship Center (CWSEC), a partnership between CCV and the University of Illinois at Chicago, was recognized for program excellence at the Illinois Entrepreneurship & Small Business Growth Association (IESBGA) Conference held in November. More
Small Business Development Center at CCV Is Now Open
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at CCV is now open. The center, funded by the SBA, is part of the Illinois Entrepreneurship Network and provides assistance to new and existing small businesses in the Chicagoland area. More
City of Chicago Awards CCV Community Development Block Grant Funding
CCV is pleased to announce that it has received funding from the City of Chicago, Community Development Block Grant program for the fourth consecutive year. More
City of Chicago, LaSalle Bank, CCV Announce New Loan Fund for Small Businesses
The City of Chicago, LaSalle Bank and Chicago Community Ventures are pleased to announce the creation of a new loan program that will aid Chicago's small business owners by providing them with access to capital. The program is targeted to businesses with less than $5 million in revenues and who are seeking capital to grow their business. More
CCV's Chicago Minority Business Enterprise Center Recognized as Performance Leader
The Chicago Minority Business Enterprise Center (CMBEC), a partnership of Chicago Community Ventures and the Chicago Minority Business Development Council, was recently recognized with the National Outstanding Performance Leader Award for the 2006 Program Year by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). More
CCV Offers New Loan Product - Contract Financing
We are happy to announce that CCV is now offering contract financing, in addition to the term loans already offered by our Neighborhood Transformation Loan Fund, for small businesses in low and moderate income communities throughout Chicagoland. In an effort to meet the diverse needs of our clients, we have introduced this product to finance their immediate needs for contract fulfillment. More
Significant Tax Deductions for Commercial Rehabilitation Projects
On behalf of the City of Chicago, Office of Budget and Management, CCV administers the allocation of Commercial Revitalization Deductions. These deductions enable for-profit businesses that construct or substantially rehabilitate commercial property in a Renewal Community to deduct a portion of the costs of acquisition and rehabilitation over a shorter period of time than allowed under the standard depreciation rules. More