Small Business Resource Navigator
Through APCC's partnership with the City of Chicago our Business Planning & Development team will provide support to local businesses and owners impacted by COVID-19. Our team can assist you and your business as you navigate the myriad of COVID-19 emergency and relief programs available.
Contact our Small Business Support line:
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Call: 773-270-3650
E-mail: esoria@apcc-chgo.org
The City of Chicago's Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection is offering their FREE business education workshops as WEBINARS!
To view webinar topics and to register click the link above.
Today, the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and Office of Emergency Management and Communication (OEMC) introduced an emergency alert program specifically for Chicago’s businesses called CHIBIZ Alerts.
Local business owners and managers should text “CHIBIZ” to 67283 or visit the CHIBIZ Alerts link above to opt-in.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
As we enter 2021, The Albany Park Community Center (APCC) reaffirms our commitment to providing robust children, youth and family-based programming within our community. We are deeply dedicated to the individuals, families and businesses that make our neighborhood one of a kind. Our organization leverages our relationships with local program partners and our deep knowledge of the Albany Park community to ensure clients have access to high quality Adult Education, Workforce Development, Mental Health and Business Development services.
We encourage you to consider our list of local program partners below:
ADULT EDUCATION & WORKFORCE
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For adults looking to obtain their High School Diploma/Equivalency (GED), learn English as a Second Language (ESL), study for their Citizenship exam or gain employment, please click the button below to see our list of local referral agency's.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
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For community members seeking free or low-cost mental health services , explore the links below for more information on mental health resources in our area.
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (CB4)
If you are facing a crisis that needs immediate attention please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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For community members or local business owners seeking 1-on-1 business assistance, technical support and more, check out these local economic development groups!
The City of Chicago | Small Business Center
Albany Park Chamber of Commerce