Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) returned to the Windy City July 28th, gathering over 120 entrepreneurs from across the country for a series of engaging lectures, panels, and workshops geared toward the growing pains that all small business owners must maneuver. Read More

A special issue of the academic journal Economic Development Quarterly (EDQ) devoted to inner city economic development has just been released online. Read More

NOMINATE & APPLY | OPENING SEMINAR | WEBINARS | INDIVIDUAL COACHING | ANNUAL CONFERENCE | FAQs About ICCC PROGRAM STRUCTURE | WHO WE SERVE | WHERE WE’RE HEADED Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) is a tuition-free executive leadership training program designed by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) to help business owners in ... Read More

Celebrating Small Business Growth and Community Impact Meet the 2023 Winners | Special Awards | Apply & Nominate | IC100 Success Stories  | Frequently Asked Questions | Explore Past IC100 Winners Lists Since 1999, ICIC has identified and celebrated the 100 fastest-growing businesses in under-resourced communities across the nation. The Inner City 100 ... Read More

In Lawrence, creative public-private partnerships have driven the CEO of a children's discovery museum, Imajine That, to contemplate growth not only in terms of revenue but also opportunity for local workers and families. Read More