Cafecito: FORWARD Program

FORWARD is an online platform that automatically matches your business’ profile to loans, support programs, and grants for that business. FORWARD is easy-to-use and simplifies the process of identifying programs at the Federal, State, and Local level that have been created to support businesses like yours. Stephanie Acri, the Mayor of Moline, and Adnan, the founder of LiveStories - the company behind FORWARD, will provide a demo of the FORWARD platform and share some of the upcoming features as well.
Benefits to Businesses

• FORWARD quickly matches businesses to available Covid-19 recovery resources
• Comprehensive access to grants, loans, and incentive programs at city, state, and federal levels all in one place
• Save hours searching online for resources and filling out forms
• Track your application process from start to finish
• Receive alerts of new programs available for your specific business's industry, size, and location
• Get access to special local incentive programs available only through FORWARD