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Inner City Capital Connections ICCC is a national program designed to accelerate small business growth and access to capital.

Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) is an Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) program that positions inner-city businesses for long-term success. It’s designed for busy executives of all expertise levels, and its impact is proven to strengthen businesses and the inner-city communities where they operate. By ensuring alumni success, ICCC promotes sustainable business growth in America’s inner cities. It helps bridge the gap for the 75% of inner-city businesses that are in need of capital, but that cite lack of knowledge and relationships as key barriers to obtaining it. Since its launch in 2005, ICCC alumni have averaged 184% growth in revenue, created more than 12,000 jobs and raised $1.4 billion in capital. Hear what some of our alumni say about ICCC:

ā€œICCC helped us to reevaluate our sales and marketing strategy and increase our competitor analysis to catapult the growth of our business.ā€ - Deborah Schimberg, Glee Gum

ā€œThis was a wonderful combination of information, thought leadership, and networking.ā€ - Jessica Johnson, Johnson Security Bureau, Inc. Apply here: http://www.icic-iccc.org/companyform.aspx
Nominate a small business here: nominate.iccapitalconnections.org

La serie continúa con un panel de discusión sobre el acceso al capital el jueves 22 de octubre.Descubra qué buscan los p...
10/16/2026

La serie continúa con un panel de discusión sobre el acceso al capital el jueves 22 de octubre.

Descubra quƩ buscan los prestamistas y quƩ fuentes de capital pueden ser adecuadas para la etapa de crecimiento de su negocio.

Este panel ofrecerÔ información sobre recursos para empresas propiedad de inmigrantes, así como orientación en vivo sobre acceso a capital por parte de banqueros de Accion Opportunity Fund, Ascendus, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation y M&T Bank.

”Regístrate ahora! https://icic.my.salesforce-sites.com/iccc/event/home/icicmtcapital

10/14/2026

Military veterans who own manufacturing businesses: Ready to grow without putting daily operations on hold?

Apply now for ICIC’s no-cost National Veterans Cohort, starting October 20!

This five-month virtual program combines live training, self-paced learning, and one-on-one coaching. Gain practical tools to improve operations, use AI, and prepare for growth. Veteran-focused topics include adapting to entrepreneurship, military spouse business ownership, and building strong workplace cultures.

Apply today: icic.org/iccc/veterans

Miami Small Businesses Ready to Grow: ICCC Wants You in the RoomApplications now open for fully funded business accelera...
10/14/2026

Miami Small Businesses Ready to Grow: ICCC Wants You in the Room

Applications now open for fully funded business accelerator offering practical growth tools, capital connections, and a powerful entrepreneur network!

Apply now: https://icic.org/iccc/apply

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Miami small business owners: ICCC is kicking off October 27!Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) is a tuition-free busi...
10/06/2026

Miami small business owners: ICCC is kicking off October 27!

Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) is a tuition-free business accelerator designed for growth-stage entrepreneurs ready to strengthen their companies and scale to the next level.

Starting Tuesday, October 27, participants will take part in executive education, coaching, peer connections, and practical tools to help move their businesses forward.

And at the end of the program, ICCC graduates will have the opportunity to pitch their businesses in an in-person competition for $5,000 in total prizes:
šŸ† 1st place: $2,500
🄈 2nd place: $1,500
šŸ„‰ 3rd place: $1,000

Ready to grow? Apply for ICCC Miami 2026: icic.org/iccc/apply

Miami small business owners: Are you ready to take your business to the next level?The 2026 ICCC Miami program is a tuit...
10/01/2026

Miami small business owners: Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

The 2026 ICCC Miami program is a tuition-free business accelerator designed for established, growth-focused business owners ready to strengthen their operations, sharpen their strategy, and prepare for their next stage of growth.

Through executive education, coaching, peer connections, and resources, ICCC gives you the tools and support to move your business forward — and the experience culminates in an in-person Capstone pitch competition, where participants can compete for $5,000 in capital grants.

šŸ†1st place: $2,500
🄈 2nd place: $1,500
šŸ„‰ 3rd place: $1,000

The 2026 ICCC Miami Cohort kicks off on Tuesday, October 27, at Miami Dade College.
Apply today: icic.org/iccc/apply

Looking to strengthen your business skills and mindset?The ICCC Webinar Series continues this fall with a powerful lineu...
09/29/2026

Looking to strengthen your business skills and mindset?

The ICCC Webinar Series continues this fall with a powerful lineup of free virtual learning sessions tailored for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Led by expert practitioners, each 60-minute webinar provides practical tools, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies to help you grow and thrive. Whether you join live or catch the replay, you’ll gain insights that you can apply right away.

Upcoming Sessions – October & November
šŸ“ All webinars are live between 1–3 PM ET

These sessions are free and open to all—whether you’re part of the ICCC program or simply looking to sharpen your entrepreneurial toolkit.

Save your spot today or explore past recordings at your own pace: https://icic.org/iccc/webinars

What resources are available to help your business grow? Come find out at the ICCC Philadelphia Opening Seminar!As part ...
09/25/2026

What resources are available to help your business grow? Come find out at the ICCC Philadelphia Opening Seminar!

As part of the 2026 ICCC Philadelphia Cohort, participants will have the opportunity to connect directly with a range of organizations that can help small businesses navigate capital access, lending, technical assistance, and more.

Our Small Business Resource Panel will bring together:

šŸ”¹ Temple Small Business Development Center
šŸ”¹ Santander Bank US
šŸ”¹ SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)
šŸ”¹ Founders First Capital Partners, Inc.
šŸ”¹ Finanta

This is one of the ways ICCC connects entrepreneurs with the people, organizations, and resources that can help move their businesses forward—and it’s just one part of the programming available through the cohort.

šŸ“… Tuesday, September 29 | 11:00 AM–12:15 PM ET
šŸ“ Shusterman Hall at Temple University

Applications are still open for the 2026 ICCC Philadelphia Cohort. If you’re a growth-stage small business owner in the Philadelphia area, apply now to take part in this program and connect with a network built to support your business growth.

šŸ‘‰ Apply today: icic.org/iccc/apply

Nos entusiasma compartir con ustedes una oportunidad para los pequeƱos negocios de nuestra comunidad. Nuestros aliados d...
09/24/2026

Nos entusiasma compartir con ustedes una oportunidad para los pequeƱos negocios de nuestra comunidad.

Nuestros aliados de ALX abrieron inscripciones para el Programa Avanzado: AI para Pequeños Negocios, un programa gratuito y en español para dueños y dueñas de pequeños negocios que quieren usar la inteligencia artificial para ahorrar tiempo, mejorar sus procesos y hacer mÔs eficiente su operación.

MÔs información: https://wearealx.org/business-program/

Hacer crecer un negocio requiere mƔs que una sola habilidad. Por eso, ICCC y M&T Bank se unieron para traerle una serie ...
09/14/2026

Hacer crecer un negocio requiere mƔs que una sola habilidad. Por eso, ICCC y M&T Bank se unieron para traerle una serie completa de 4 seminarios web, en espaƱol, diseƱados para propietarios de pequeƱos negocios como usted.

De octubre a noviembre, cubriremos todo lo que necesita para vender mƔs, acceder a capital, aprovechar la IA y planificar el futuro de su negocio - sin costo alguno.

Inscríbete en una sesión o en todas. ”Aprovecha ahora estos recursos gratuitos y las nuevas conexiones!

Reserve su Lugar: http://icic.org/iccc/webinars

šŸ“£St. Louis small business owners: don't miss this opportunity!The ICCC St. Louis Cohort starts on September 15—just two ...
09/02/2026

šŸ“£St. Louis small business owners: don't miss this opportunity!

The ICCC St. Louis Cohort starts on September 15—just two weeks away. If you’re ready to move your business from working hard to scaling strategically, now is the time to apply.

Through ICCC, you’ll build the strategy, systems, and financial discipline you need to grow—plus connect with resources, capital opportunities, and a network of fellow entrepreneurs.

šŸ’” 40 hours. Zero cost. Built for businesses ready to grow.
šŸ“… Starts September 15, 2026
šŸ“ The Knight Center at WashU

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the 2026 St. Louis cohort. Apply today at icic.org/iccc/apply

šŸ‘‰ Learn more: icic.org/iccc/stlouis

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