LJV Development
Everett, Massachusetts
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
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
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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
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