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Map of Selected Projects in Illinois

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The NMTC has been critical to develop our community centers to provide services in Chicago

-James Baldwin, Metropolitan Family Services

Selected Projects in Illinois

Build, INC

Chicago,
IL
(2022)

Youth and Families

CDE(s): Chase, Chicago Development Fund, IFF, Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Construction of a headquarters for BUILD, a nonprofit that has worked for more than 50 years to help young people on the West Side of Chicago overcome systemic obstacles to

Tiger Fiber

Sauget,
IL
(2022)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Heartland Regional Investment Fund

Tiger Fiber, Inc. to expand its operations in Sauget, Illinois after closing on $7 million in tax credit financing. Tiger Fiber, Inc., a St. Louis-based industrial hemp fiber processor, will

PCC Primary Care Pavilion

Chicago,
IL
(2022)

FQHCs, Recreation

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund

The construction of a 32,000 sq. ft. health and wellness facility in one of Chicago’s most medically underserved neighborhoods.

Siegel Steel

Chicago,
IL
(2022)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund

NMTC financing supports upgrades to a steel slitting line and other production equipment, purchase of an edger, and investment in an inventory program.

Natural Fiber Welding, Inc.

Peoria,
IL
(2021)

Business Development, Manufacturing

CDE(s): Community Development Venture Capital Alliance

Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. closed $15M in NMTC funding, accelerating growth of the company to meet the demand of MIRUM® and CLARUS® product lines.

Covenant House Illinois

Chicago,
IL
(2021)

Community, Shelters and Community Food

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund

Funding for the acquisition and renovation of a 3-story building located at 2934 West Lake Street in East Garfield Park for a nonprofit service provider.

Field School

Oak Park,
IL
(2021)

Community, Historic Rehabilitation, Schools, Youth and Families

CDE(s): National Trust Community Investment Corporation

Once complete in 2023, the former Key School annex building will become the new, larger home of The Field School, an independent elementary school founded in 2017 to prioritize the

Auburn Gresham Health Hub

Chicago,
IL
(2021)

Community, FQHCs, Healthcare, Nonprofit Hub

CDE(s): Chase, Chicago Development Fund

A sprawling healthy living center coming to 79th Street aims to empower South Siders when it comes to their health.

Ottawa YMCA Healthy Living Campus

Ottawa,
IL
(2021)

Recreation

CDE(s): Central States Development Partners

Finances the construction of a new 65,000 sq. ft. YMCA on a three-acre parcel. The new facility includes a Healthy-Living Campus featuring a competition pool, space for group classes and

PulCul

Chicago,
IL
(2021)

Restaurants and Catering, Retail

CDE(s): Chase

New construction of a 4,400 AF stand -alone commercial building that will be leased to operate a restaurant.

mSeed Group, LLC

South Holland,
IL
(2021)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Advantage Capital

mSeed Group is an African American and woman-owned contract manufacturer of for small to mid-sized beauty and cosmetic brands. This project provided the Company with funds to refinance existing debt,