Initiative for a Competitive Inner City

Growing a manufacturing business takes more than hard work. It takes the right strategy, strong operations, access to trusted guidance, and a community of peers who understand the industry.

The Manufacturing Accelerator Program was created to support small manufacturing businesses that are ready to take their next step.

MAP is a national, fully virtual executive education program that helps manufacturers build profitable growth strategies, improve operational efficiency, strengthen capital readiness, and plan for long-term success.

Through expert-led classes, dedicated technical assistance, and peer-to-peer networking, participants gain practical tools and strategies they can apply directly to their businesses.

The 2026 Fall Cohort begins Wednesday, August 26 and applications are open to U.S.-based manufacturing firms! Learn more and apply today: icic.org/map

ICIC is excited to announce the expansion of our Building for Growth (BFG) program to Greater Los Angeles, launching in Fall 2026.

BFG helps construction contractors strengthen their operations, improve financial readiness and bonding capacity, build connections to capital and procurement opportunities, and position their companies to compete for larger, more complex projects.

In Los Angeles, this work is especially timely. As the region faces significant construction demand tied to wildfire recovery, infrastructure investment, and upcoming global events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and LA28, local contractors have an important opportunity to help shape the region’s next chapter.
Learn more and apply using the link in bio.

We are grateful to the many partners and leaders who met with us, shared their expertise, and helped deepen our understanding of the Los Angeles small business and construction ecosystem, including:

Long Beach SBDC, AECOM, Hospital Association of Southern California, Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council, Department of Angels, LA City Council, National Association of Minority Contractors Southern California, Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation, Inclusive Action for the City, City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Economic & Business Policy, Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration, WBENC, Los Angeles Business Council, The Home Depot, Turner Construction, and Kaiser Permanente.

Thank you for helping us build a program that is grounded in the needs, opportunities, and realities of the Los Angeles market. Through BFG, ICIC is committed to helping local construction businesses not only access opportunity, but build the capacity to lead, grow, and create lasting economic impact in their communities.