We have just witnessed in Minneapolis another in a seemingly endless series of grotesque, immoral examples of the bias, bigotry and racism that continue to afflict our society at virtually every level. Despite ICIC’s mission and vision to help create a level playing field for small businesses in our most under-resourced ... Read More

Blaisdell’s Business Products has been delivering office supplies and support to communities for over 70 years. What originally started as a small retail shop has flourished into a multi-million dollar e-commerce business focused on supporting the needs of other local businesses. Blaisdell’s is woman-owned, family-operated, and certified green with a corporate ... Read More

Roughly two months have passed since the first US states began implementing stay-at-home measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. Since then, over 1.5 million cases have been reported. Meanwhile, as the public health crisis worsens, an unprecedented economic crisis is emerging along with it. First-time filing for unemployment in ... Read More

City Fresh Foods was launched in 1994 out of a kitchen in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Since then, City Fresh Foods has been a staple in the food service community and has addressed food insecurity in Boston by delivering nutritious, delicious and ethnically diverse foods. Their mission has ... Read More

On a standard day at Lizzie Bee's Flower Shoppe outside of Dallas, Texas, you can find a team of people working side by side, laughing and celebrating each other while designing beautiful arrangements for their customers. When the COVID-19 crisis hit, the team at Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe knew that “our normal was coming to a screeching halt, but we couldn't shake the need to feel a sense of togetherness, and to serve our community.”   Read More