With nearly half a million companies in U.S. inner cities, ICIC relies on a network of nominating partners to identify firms for our programs. You may nominate your own company or another business that meets the qualifications for the program.
Nominate a company for Inner City Capital Connections
Click here for the ICCC company application.
Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) is a free national program designed to drive the growth of inner city companies. ICCC shows companies how to tap into sources of capital, educates them on their financial options, and provides a forum where companies can connect with investors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-
Independent, for-profit corporation, partnership or proprietorship
-
Inner city location – headquarters or 51%+ of physical operations in economically distressed urban areas of the U.S. or have 40% or more of your employees residing in an economically distressed area.
-
Revenues of $2 million or more in 2011
NOMINATE
Nominate a Company for the Inner City 100
Click here for the Inner City 100 application form.
The ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing inner city companies has been published annually for past 13 years.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-
Independent, for-profit corporation, partnership or proprietorship
-
Inner city location – headquarters or 51%+ of physical operations in economically distressed urban areas of the U.S. or have 40% or more of your employees residing in an economically distressed area.
-
Ten or more full-time employees in 2011
-
5-year growth history – sales of at least $200,000 in 2007 and at least $1 million in 2011, with no decrease in sales in 2011
NOMINATE
Become an ICIC Nominating Partner
ICIC’s nominating partners are our eyes and ears on the ground. Nominating partners own their own business or work directly with growing small businesses across the county every day. ICIC’s programs compliment the services and expertise of our nominating partners and provides added value for participating companies. Each year, ICIC recognizes its nominating partners at the Inner City 100 Summit and Inner City Capital Connections Match-Making event. We also refer companies to our nominating partners.
ENROLL
