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Accelerating Small Business Growth

ICIC is the widely recognized authority on accelerating small business growth in under-resourced communities. ICIC drives inclusive economic prosperity through focused technical assistance and world-class research.

2023 Impact Snapshot

3,040

Number of businesses served

72%

BIPOC-owned/led

68%

Woman-owned/led

$1.5M+

Average revenues

2023 Stories of Impact

Drive

LJV Development

Everett, Massachusetts

Sustainability

Sgt. Clean Car Wash

Massillon, Ohio

Solutions

TeamFicient

Chicago, Illinois

Overcoming

Charles & Company

Long Beach, California

Passion

DISÉIYE

Toronto, Canada

Heritage

Real Zepeda Tequlla

Boston, Massachusetts

Preserve

Juniper Environmental

Bismark, North Dakota

Build

LE Global

Washington, D.C.

Empower

STEPS by Kei-Che

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Network

neMarc Professional Services, Inc.

Memphis, Tennessee

Reflect, Reunite, Renew

As winter’s chill embraces us, I extend a warm invitation to all of you to join us in a season of reflection, reunion, and renewal. These three words capture the essence of our journey, our shared history, and our vision for the future at the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC).

Ronald A. Homer, Chairman’s Foreword Read More »

Building a Legacy Together

As we reflect on another year of shared accomplishments, it is my honor to present our Impact Report—a testament to the transformative role that ICIC programs continue to play in guiding, educating, and opening doors for entrepreneurs within our community.

Steve Grossman, CEO’s Letter Read More »