$13 Million in Loans and Rising:
Financing Futures with BSB
Expert Financial Management, Capital Resources, and Key Procurement Connections for Your Construction Business
Chicago Transit Authority
Building Small Businesses Program
Financing Futures,
Building Businesses
Empower your business with the CTA's Building Small Businesses Program:
Designed to elevate small, diverse construction firms
to new heights in equity financing and resources.
Tap into our expert financial-building tools, access capital and bonding, create procurement connections, and master advanced
organizational practices to power your growth and
ascend to the next level.
Empower your business with the CTA's Building Small Businesses Program:
Designed to elevate small, diverse construction firms to new heights.
Tap into our immersive financial-building tools, access capital and bonding, forge procurement connections, and master advanced organizational practices to power your growth and
ascend to the next level.
In Loans Awarded
Small Businesses Financed
Small Businesses Receiving Technical Assistance
Participating Small Businesses
STEP 1:
Attend Orientation
Participants will attend an
in-person orientation that includes an overview of capital sourcing, placement, and resources to grow and sustain their business.
STEP 2:
One-On-One Assessment
After completing the orientation, participants receive a confidential one-on-one assessment to identify the firm's readiness in financing, technical skills, performance/experience, and procurement acumen. The assessment will determine participants' needs and prescribe a pathway to program resources.
STEP 3:
Attend Business Workshops
During the BSB assessment phase, our team will determine which areas of Business Ascension workshops (optional) are recommended for the program participant to move to the next step of the program.
STEP 4:
Procurement Connections
Once firms have competed the assessment, our team will develop a process for procurement navigation.
Meet The
Joining forces to transform the trajectory of small businesses, the Ascend HI team is a collective powerhouse of over 75 years of combined experience. Our subject matter experts not only teach – they empower. The driving force behind our mission is a shared vision: to forge genuine partnerships that fuel growth and scale ambitions.
Team
Ascend-HI
In Action
In July 2022, Chicago Transit Authority Diversity Programs and Ascend HI kicked-off a successful launch of our Building Small Businesses (BSB) Program. Over 65 businesses joined this financial capacity-building program tailored to ascend small businesses to the next level.
ZANN specializes in business diversity and inclusion strategies. We do this through the following services:
-
Supplier Diversity Strategies
-
D/S/M/WBE/ACDBE Program Development and Management
-
CapBuild™
-
Public Outreach Strategies
Suzanne
Arkle
President + CEO, ZANN
ABF has become the leading developer of DBE and SBE programs assisting small to large Construction Based firms and vendors with building financial capacity through education, consulting, and capital placement. We provide the knowledge and funds to accelerate growth and expand teams that enable contract participation.
Darrick
Brown
Managing Principal, ABF
Cumberland Irving is an IBM Business Partner with extensive experience in Software Development, Data Analysis, and Integration, Project Management, Emerging Technologies, and financial system Implementation
Anabel
Lopez
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President, Cumberland Irving
Founded in 1979, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association(HACIA) is a construction advocacy and membership organization working to ensure the equitable participation of diverse construction professionals in the industry. HACIA promotes the growth and fair inclusive practices of its members.
Jacqueline
Gomez
Executive Director, HACIA
S.O.U.L. is a non-profit community organization dedicated to creating more sustainable living options for urban residents and businesses. S.O.U.L. specializes in workforce, entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance for construction, transportation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy contractors.
Cynthia
Stewart
Executive Director, S.O.U.L.
Building Bridges to Success:
Ascend with Chicago's Construction
Leaders through BSB
Build, Ascend, Succeed:
Capital Access for Diverse, Small Businesses
Before BSB, securing capital felt like an insurmountable barrier for us. Thanks to their guidance, we've not only accessed the funding we needed but have set a course for sustainable growth and stability.
Payton Hillman
The BSB Program transformed our business by opening doors to vital procurement connections that were previously out of reach. It's not just a program; it's a partnership for success.
Max Johnson
Navigating the complexities of financial management seemed daunting until we joined the BSB Program. Their expert advice and access to capital sourcing have been game-changers for our business's trajectory.
Chloe Wilson
Are you interested in more information or a presentation?
Building Small Businesses Program FAQ
Yes, BSB Orientation Sessions will be hybrid (offered both virtually and in-person).
There is no cost to participate in BSB. Our intention is to create an ecosystem to help you to scale your business. This will be a collaborative effort between our program participants (YOU) and the Ascend HI Team.
Although the Business Ascension workshops are not mandatory, we strongly encourage participation. BSB's access to capital sourcing and Business Ascension workshops offer cohesive, complementary resources and training. Attending the workshops will assist you in preparing your business for procurement readiness.
You will have an opportunity to sign up for a one-on-one session during the BSB Orientation Session registration. If registration is closed, please email tbrown@abfnow.com for one-on-one scheduling.
Yes, BSB is focused on construction related industries, however it is also open to other industries.
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Financing Futures with BSB
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Secure Expert Financial Management, Capital Resources, and Key Procurement Connections for Your Construction Business
Empower your business with the CTA's Building Small Businesses Program:
Designed to elevate small, diverse construction firms to new heights.
Tap into our immersive financial-building tools, access capital and bonding, forge procurement connections, and master advanced
organizational practices to power your growth and
ascend to the next level.
Chicago Transit Authority
Building Small Business Program
Financing Futures,
Building Businesses
Empower your business with the CTA's Building Small Businesses Program:
Designed to elevate small, diverse construction firms to new heights with equity and financing.
Tap into our immersive financial-building tools, access capital and bonding, forge procurement connections, and master advanced organizational practices to power your growth and
ascend to the next level.
Small Businesses Receiving Technical Assistance
Small Businesses Financed
In Loans Awarded
Participating Small Businesses
Our Commitment to You
Ascending Together:Our 5-Step Process Together
The BSB Program is dedicated to not just guide, but to accompany you on the path to substantial growth and
long-term stability.
ZANN specializes in business diversity and inclusion strategies. We do this through the following services:
-
Supplier Diversity Strategies
-
D/S/M/WBE/ACDBE Program Development and Management
-
CapBuild™
-
Public Outreach Strategies
Suzanne Arkle
President + CEO, ZANN
ABF has become the leading developer of DBE and SBE programs assisting small to large Construction Based firms and vendors with building financial capacity through education, consulting, and capital placement. We provide the knowledge and funds to accelerate growth and expand teams that enable contract participation.
Darrick Brown
Managing Principal, ABF
Founded in 1979, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association(HACIA) is a construction advocacy and membership organization working to ensure the equitable participation of diverse construction professionals in the industry. HACIA promotes the growth and fair inclusive practices of its members.
Jackie Gomez
Executive Director, HACIA
Cumberland Irving is an IBM Business Partner with extensive experience in Software Development, Data Analysis, and Integration, Project Management, Emerging Technologies, and financial system Implementation
Anabel Lopez
President, Cumberland Irving, Inc.
S.O.U.L. is a non-profit community organization dedicated to creating more sustainable living options for urban residents and businesses. S.O.U.L. specializes in workforce, entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance for construction, transportation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy contractors.
Cynthia Stewart
Executive Director, S.O.U.L.
Ascend-HI
In Action
In July 2022, Chicago Transit Authority Diversity Programs and Ascend HI kicked-off a successful launch of our Building Small Businesses (BSB) Program. Over 65 businesses joined this financial capacity-building program tailored to ascend small businesses to the next level.
Meet The
Team
Joining forces to transform the trajectory of small businesses, the Ascend HI team is a collective powerhouse of over 75 years of combined experience. Our subject matter experts not only teach – they empower. The driving force behind our mission is a shared vision: to forge genuine partnerships that fuel growth and scale ambitions.
Building Bridges to Success:
Ascend with Chicago's Construction
Leaders through BSB
© 2024 by Ascend-Hi
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