Allies for Community Business

Shop the A4CB Client Marketplace to find the perfect gift for coffee lovers in your life. We feature Chicagoland coffee roasters Big Shoulders Coffee, Brewpoint Coffee, Connect Roasters, Kribi Coffee Co., and Sputnik Coffee Company. Support these local businesses and others on A4CB’s Client Marketplace: a4cb.org/marketplace

This holiday season, treat your loved ones to their new favorite hair care essentials! Made Gentle is a natural hair care company helping modern, eco-conscious people obtain healthy hair by providing natural and high-quality products. Fusion Hair Care offers professional hair care products for all hair textures. Support these local businesses and others on A4CB’s Client Marketplace: a4cb.org/marketplace

This year, A4CB celebrates 30 years of supporting neighborhood small business owners. As 2024 comes to a close, we are reflecting on how grateful we are for partners like you. Please give a gift to A4CB before the end of the year, so that together we can continue to strengthen communities in need of investment. Donate at https://loom.ly/jTJ7MiI.

At A4CB, we know the challenges of running a small business. That's why we're partnering with the Cook County Small Business Source to offer you expert business advising, all at no cost! Get started today; sign up at https://lnkd.in/gR65Gghb.

This holiday season, introduce your loved ones to their new favorite snack: cookie-crackers from Carolyn's Krisps, chin chin from Ajoje Snacks, Lupini bean granola from Avi Foods, seaweed snacks from Geem, energy balls from Gibbs Goodies, and assorted snacks from minority-owned brands through Joyful Co. Support these local businesses and others on A4CB’s Client Marketplace: a4cb.org/marketplace

This holiday season, make gift giving personal! Essential Creations creates custom embroidered and printed apparel. Crystal House Aurora specializes in personalized high-end crystal glassware. Support these local businesses and others on A4CB’s Client Marketplace: a4cb.org/marketplace

Shop small this holiday season by purchasing gifts for loved ones from community businesses! Visit the A4CB Client Marketplace where you can find small businesses throughout Chicagoland selling a variety of products through their websites. Order in minutes with a few clicks and have locally made products shipped directly to your front door. Buy something unique while supporting community businesses! Shop small: a4cb.org/marketplace

Searching for the perfect gift for tea lovers in your life? Look no further than Steepers Only and Moody Teas! Steepers Only offers environmentally sustainable antioxidant rich blends like Mint Sencha or Hibiscus Apple Cinnamon. Moody Teas provides affordable, handcrafted tea blends designed to enhance any mood. Support these local businesses and others on A4CB’s Client Marketplace: a4cb.org/marketplace

Support small businesses this holiday season and #ShopLocalChicago! Learn more: Chicago.gov/ShopLocal

Gift something that’s one of a kind this year with a locally handcrafted good. Circa Ceramics handcrafts ceramics from scratch out of their Chicago studio. Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRx) creates upcycled journals, totes, and more. Support these local businesses and others on A4CB’s Client Marketplace: a4cb.org/marketplace