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 Recent 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

Chicago routinely made headlines in 2015—but not always for reasons its leaders would have hoped. Read More