Community Improvement & Capacity Building Nonprofits in Illinois

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UNITING THE SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AND GREATER ST. LOUIS REGION FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

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NWCRA IS OPERATED TO PROMOTE AND REPRESENT THE COMMON BUSINESS INTEREST AND IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS AMONG WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANIES.

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TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND COUNSELING IN DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS RESOLVE COMMON SOCIAL CAUSES

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PROVIDE DAY CARE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE.

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The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

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TO PREPARE YOUTH AGES 14-25 FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE. YOUTH JOB CENTER PROVIDES JOB-READINESS, PLACEMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EMPLOYERS.

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TO INCREASE CORPORATE PROCUREMENT FOR THE MINORITY BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE CASH TO THE KEWANEE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT TO FUND ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUTH OF THE CITY OF KEWANEE, ILLINOIS

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.

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THE GREATER PEORIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (GPEDC) SERVES BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES OF THE GREATER PEORIA AREA BY STRENCTHENING LOCAL BUSINESS STRUCTURE AND ASSISTING COMPANIES IN EXPANDING OR RELOCATING TO THE REGION.

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TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE INTEREST OF TICKET RESELLERS.

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THE GIS CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE (GISCI) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES THE ADVANCEMENT OF PROFICIENT GIS PROFESSIONALS THROUGH ITS INTERNATIONAL GISP (CERTIFIED GIS PROFESSIONAL) CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. THE INSTITUTE FOSTERS RIGOROUS PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORING WITHIN THE GISINDUSTRY. GISPS ARE PRESENT WORLDWIDE REPRESENTING GEOSPATIAL COMPETENCE WITHING THE INDUSTRY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

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PROMOTE THE WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIALTY BUILDING MATERIALS FOR INTERIORS AND INFORM/EDUCATE MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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THE ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE AND CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ESTIMATED AT 1000.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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THE ILLINOIS VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION (THE "ASSOCIATION) WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 27, 2000, TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE VITALITY OF THE ILLINOIS VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY COMMUNITY. THE ASSOCIATION INTENDS TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS BY: (I) PROVIDING GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS EXPERTISE, (II) OFFERING EDUCATIONAL MEMBER PROGRAMS, (III) FACILITATING MEMBER NETWORKING AND (IV) PARTICIPATING IN SHARED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS OF MUTUAL INTEREST WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE VENTURE CAPITAL COMMUNITY.

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WE ARE A MEMBER FOCUSED BUSINESS ASSOCIATION THAT FACILITATES BUSINESS GROWTH AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION.

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CAPACITY BUILDING, TRAINING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCE SUPPORT FOR NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.