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Are you a business owner in an under-resourced community looking to help your business scale and grow to the next level? Then apply to participate in ICCC today!
Designed for busy executives of all levels, ICCC is uniquely designed to help small businesses build capacity for sustainable growth. Apply here to take advantage of this tuition-free program and join a growing network of more than 7,000 business owners.
For questions about the program, either schedule a call with an ICCC representative, or reach out to iccc@icic.org or (617) 238-3019.
“So far this program has exceeded my wildest expectations. So excited to delve into expert materials to gain traction! The ICCC staff has proven to be extremely competent, walking the path of integrity, caring, seriousness, and making a difference. Beyond grateful to have this opportunity and meet others who share my journey of growth / scaling.”
Mpath Music LLC – 2023 ICCC KP National Participant
Where We’re Headed in 2024
The ICCC program is offered in cities across the United States and Canada.
| Connecticut | Western MA |
| Boston, MA | Latinx |
| Chicago, IL | Canada – Equal Slice |
| Memphis, TN | Miami, FL |
| New Jersey | Shreveport, LA |
| Dallas, TX |
ICCC Program Takeaways
This flexible, free 40-hour “mini-MBA” program offers:
- A full day in-person training seminar led by top ranked management professors
- Supplemental digital courses in Finance, Strategy, Marketing, and Leadership
- Targeted workshops & webinars delivering easily implementable strategies
- Peer-to-peer connections with a national network of over 7,000 small businesses
- One-on-one coaching with small business lenders and subject matter experts
- Access to the Inner City Alumni Network (ICAN) post graduation
Eligibility
A business must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for participation in ICCC: *
- Be an independent, for-profit or non-profit corporation, partnership or proprietorship.
- Have its headquarters or more than 51% of its physical operations located in an economically-distressed area OR have more than 40% of employees residing in an economically-distressed area.
- Have revenues for the past three years, and a minimum of $150,000 in at least one of those years
- Have been in operation for three years or more and must be past the proof-of-concept stage. ICCC does not accept start-up companies.
*On a case-by-case basis, ICCC will consider businesses that do not meet all of the specified criteria on the recommendation of a nominator.
For questions regarding the nomination process, contact us at (617) 238-3019 or iccc@icic.org
Application Timeline
Benefits of the Inner City Alumni Network (ICAN)
Upon graduating from the Inner City Ca
pital Connections program, you gain access one of our most invaluable resources: ICAN. The Inner City Alumni Network (ICAN), comprised of past participants of one or more of our Urban Business Initiatives, empowers and serves ICIC alumni by providing ongoing learning and professional development, visibility and recognition, and a network through which they may explore collaboration and contracting opportunities. The program includes our exclusive online Community platform, yearly networking and educational events, and timely and relevant resources.