As a BIPOC, woman, and immigrant, Susana Robledo faced many systemic challenges on her path to entrepreneurship. Yet, the Founder and CEO of Miami-based Cube Care, did not allow those challenges to deter her determination to succeed. Susana was driven to create a business that not only prospered financially, but ... Read More

Health is everyone’s business. It’s going to take all of us to create a stronger, healthier future for everyone in America. The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is proud to partner with Health Action Alliance to support the business community’s response to COVID-19. Read More

The murder of George Floyd was a horrific and immoral crime that put a spotlight on the hatred, racism, and bigotry that has long existed in this country. While no conviction will bring back Mr. Floyd, we hope that today’s verdict brings some measure of comfort to his family and ... Read More

It was one month ago when ICIC responded to the disturbing rise in racist rhetoric, harassment, and violence Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have experienced since the start of the pandemic with our commitment to proudly support and serve as an ally, resource, advocate, and partner to the AAPI ... Read More

Norwood J. Clark, Jr., an alum of ICIC’s 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) and ICCC initiatives, was recently featured on Fox11’s Good Day LA and recognized by the Los Angeles Chargers for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to Carson, CA where he lives and operates his small business. Norwood is serving so ... Read More