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The Community Retail Association Welcomes Mohammad Abdullah as New Chairman
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The Home for Arab American Business Owners and Professionals in Illinois and Beyond!
Read MoreTo Empower Arab American Business and Professionals by providing networking opportunities, advocating for small businesses and providing economic growth for our community on a state wide level.
View moreOur Organization offers a depth of programs specifically designed to grow your small business and professional career.
View moreBecome a Member of our ABPA Executive Club and take advantage of all the tools and resources ABPA has to offer!
View moreThe Arab American Business and Professional Association is the only organization in the state of Illinois dedicated to providing resources to help members of the MENA community grow their business and enhance their career.
The ABPA Emerging Leader Program is designed to engage Arab Americans with our organization by selecting top tier, up and coming professionals with the skills and qualifications to create new business initiatives and programs to benefit the Arab American Community and beyond.
The ABPA EXC is designed for all Arab American business owners and professionals to not only network and promote yourself and your business, but, will also put you on the inside track for all the latest news and events happening with ABPA that will give you an edge over your competitors.
Each year, ABPA hosts an end of year event to give an annual report and also recognize the top Arab American Business, Professionals, and philanthropists for their outstanding community service.
The Community Retail Association is a network of Illinois retail business owners working together to insure there is equity and inclusion on a city, state and federal level.<br /><br />Our mission is to organize Retail owners in Illinois to communicate as a united entity.
During these challenging times for small business owners who are deeply affected by the pandemic, The ABPA Small Business Task Force is closely monitoring different resources available that could provide financial relief until our economy returns to what resembled pre-pandemic times.
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Learn MoreThe City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) offers monthly workshops in procurement, certification, transparency, and outreach.
Learn MoreWatch Our ABPA 2021 Emerging Leader Reception and the Class of 2022 Induction Ceremony
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