Chicago United expanded its Five Forward Initiative™ to create a more comprehensive program that provides additional assistance and resources to more Minority Business Enterprises: the Minority Business Partnership Program, which includes the Five Forward Initiative™.

Through the Minority Business Partnership Program, which includes the Five Forward Initiative™, Chicago United works one-on-one with Minority Business Enterprises^* to connect them with capital and government assistance that, in turn, strengthen the local economy and enhance job creation within Chicago’s communities.

Additionally, this impactful program helps Committed Corporations meet their business diversity goals.

This structure enables Chicago United to work with Minority Business Enterprises outside the Five Forward Initiative™ to provide these businesses with programming and resources. We help facilitate networking and partnership opportunities amongst Minority Business Enterprises and Committed Corporations, which sets the foundation for future partnering and business opportunities.

*Minority Business Enterprises are not required to be a Member of Chicago United to participate.