Economic Development Center
What We Do
The Economic Development Center (EDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is dedicated to empowering underserved communities of small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide, with emphasis in the Chicagoland area. By fostering economic growth and providing comprehensive support to close the racial and ethnic wealth gap, our EDC at CMAA helps businesses thrive and expand, driving sustainable development and creating new opportunities in our community.
We are proud to share that our EDC at CMAA stands as Illinois' only Asian-led SBDC and APEX, with a diverse array of clients and team that speaks 10 languages!
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Verizon Small Business
We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity in partnership with EDC and Verizon!
The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program is now available to help small businesses thrive. This free program offers online learning, personalized coaching, and valuable tools for digital marketing, financing, and customer engagement, all designed to empower entrepreneurs to grow and succeed in the digital world.