The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC)
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) was founded by reknown Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter in 1994 as a research and strategy organization that today is widely recognized as the preeminent authority on urban economic growth. ICIC drives inclusive economic prosperity in under-resourced communities through innovative research and programs to create jobs, income, and wealth for local residents. To learn more about ICIC, visit icic.org.
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08-07-23
2023 ICCC Canadian Cohorts: Free Training, Education, and Mentorship for Canadian Small Businesses
ICIC, with support from Yum! Brands, invites small business owners from across Canada to apply for the 2023 Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program – a tuition-free, 40-hour “mini-MBA” program.
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07-12-23
Cohorte Latinx de ICCC 2023: Capacitación, Educación y Tutoría Gratuitas Para Pequeñas Empresas Latinas
La Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, ICIC, invitan a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas latinas de todo el país a inscribirse para la cohorte Latinx 2023 del programa Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC).
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07-12-23
2023 ICCC Latinx Cohort: Free Training, Education, and Mentorship for Latinx Small Businesses
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), with support from its sponsors, invites Latinx small business owners from across the country to apply for the 2023 Latinx cohort of the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program.
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05-12-23
2023 ICCC Program Provides Free Training, Education, and Mentorship to Small Business Owners
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), with support from its funders, invites small business owners from across the United States and Canada to apply to the 2023 Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program – a tuition-free, 40-hour “mini-MBA”.
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02-16-23
Applications Open for the 2023 IC100 Awards
Representing 25 industries in 57 cities nationwide and more than 7,000 employees in 2022, the 25th Annual IC100 Awards celebrates small businesses' power, resiliency, and commitment in under-resourced communities.
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01-30-23
2023 Building for Growth Cohorts: Free BIPOC- and Woman-Owned Construction Accelerator
ICIC invites BIPOC- and woman-owned construction contractors from across the country to apply for the 2023 Building for Growth program with a West Coast-focused cohort starting April 25 and a National cohort starting July 25.
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12-09-22
ICIC Helps Nearly 3,000 Businesses Stay “Open for Business”
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) yesterday unveiled its 2022 Inner City 100 (IC100) list and Impact Report at the conclusion of its Annual Conference.
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11-29-22
ICIC and LISC are “Bridging the Capital Access Gap”
United by their commitment to elevating diverse entrepreneurs as a means of attaining economic equity, the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City and Local Initiatives Support Corporation have partnered to launch Bridging the Capital Access Gap
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08-17-22
2022 ICCC Latinx Cohort: Free Training, Education, and Mentorship for Latinx Small Businesses
ICIC invites U.S. Latinx small business owners to apply for the first Latinx cohort of the ICCC program – a tuition-free, 40-hour “mini-MBA” delivered by top-ranking university professors and business experts.
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06-16-22
ICIC Releases Latest Report Analyzing COVID-19 Recession and Recovery in the Nation's 100 Largest Metropolitan Areas
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) today published the fourth and final report in its series analyzing "How the Coronavirus Recession and Recovery Have Affected Businesses and Jobs in the 100 Largest Metropolitan Areas". The report highlights that the first quarter of 2022 saw the strong...
