Blog: Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC)
WATCH Stories of Resilience: Maui Innovations
This story is the fifth and final in a series of Stories of Resilience that demonstrate the generosity, creativity and community-building spirit that countless ICIC alumni have shown during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, Ned Davis was confident that he would need to cease operations for ... Read More
WATCH Stories of Resilience: IWI Fresh
This story is the fourth in a series of Stories of Resilience that demonstrate the generosity, creativity and community-building spirit that countless ICIC alumni have shown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yolanda Owens is the founder and owner of Atlanta-based Iwi Fresh, a farm-to-skin spa that sells products, offers services, and has ... Read More
Kaiser Permanente and ICIC’s Transformative Partnership
Kaiser Permanente’s recent announcement about a series of bold actions to fight racial injustice and economic inequity represents a dramatic expansion of their transformative strategy to revitalize many of this country’s most under-resourced communities and improve the wellness outcomes of their residents. Read More
Quentella Enty: Champion and Unifier
Quentella Enty has been a champion of Chicago’s small businesses for years. As the Supplier Diversity Program Manager at the Chicago Urban League, Quentella became a bedrock in her community, providing invaluable assistance and support to thousands of Chicago-based small businesses. At ICIC, we’re deeply thankful for Quentella’s support for the ... Read More
Building Bridges When the Sun is Shining
Kim Janey, Boston’s District 7 City Councilor, sees the dark clouds of racial and economic disparity that often hamper her constituents from connecting with opportunities for advancement. Yet she is drawn to the light. “You build bridges while the sun is shining,” she says. “You don’t wait for the storms to come.” Read More