CHICAGO, IL – July 21, 2026 – The annual report demonstrates how culturally relevant business support is strengthening entrepreneurs, creating jobs and building community wealth in Little Village and beyond.
The Foundation of Little Village today released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting another year of expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs and reaffirming its commitment to building a stronger, more prosperous Little Village through entrepreneurship, cultural preservation and corridor revitalization. The report demonstrates how the Foundation’s work continues to advance its vision of being the catalyst for economic equality, prosperity and advancement of Little Village.
The full 2025 Annual Report is available here.
The report also highlights several milestones that demonstrate the Foundation’s expanding impact, including:
- The launch of Chicago’s first Spanish-language business pitch competition, helping entrepreneurs refine their business models while competing for startup capital.
- Expansion of the Foundation’s holistic Community Wealth Building model through business coaching, financial literacy, ecosystem referrals, workshops and in-house micro-lending.
- Continued progress on the Xquina Incubator & Café, a transformative community investment that will become Little Village’s premier entrepreneurial hub for business incubation, shared commercial kitchen space and collaborative economic development.
Learn more about the Foundation of Little Village at flvchicago.org.
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