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CTA Building Small Businesses (BSB)

In July 2022, Chicago Transit Authority Diversity Programs and Ascend HI kicked-off a successful launch of our Building Small Businesses (BSB) Program. BSB is an advanced, financial capacity-building program designed to elevate small, diverse construction firms in equity financing and resources. BSB offers opportunities at no cost for established diverse and small construction firms.  

Access Capital Sourcing and Bonding for Your Small Business!

HACIA BSB Services:

  • Assist with marketing, outreach and recruitment efforts.
  • Deliver tailored approach and small business coaching.
  • Help position BSB participants to pursue infrastructure projects.

CTA BSB Highlights:

  • 14 Workshops 
  • 449 Workshop Attendees 
  • 787 Program Participants

HACIA Technical Training Topics

  • DBE Certification Workshop  
  • Union & Labor Agreements 
  • Pre-Bid Session 
  • Project Management 
  • Bonding and Insurance 
  • Budgeting & Estimating 
  • Contract Agreements Workshop 

For more information, contact

Cindy Patino

Membership Manager

cpatino@haciaworks.org