CHICAGO, May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ - CIBC US today announced it has been recognized
with the Urban League Corporate Partner of the Year award for its
exceptional commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and its
collaboration with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc.
Women's Business Center ("Urban League").
This award acknowledges CIBC's longstanding relationship with
the Urban League, which began in 2018 when the organization merged
with Grace Hill Settlement House. Since then, CIBC has been an
active partner with the Urban League for the past four years,
providing vital support and financial contributions to further the
organization's mission.
"Our relationship with Urban League allows us to empower small
business owners, particularly female entrepreneurs, through
comprehensive support and educational programs," said Amy Yuhn, Head of US Personal and Community
Development Banking at CIBC. "We are honored to be recognized for
our work to ensure these entrepreneurs are ready to build and grow
their businesses."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. Women's
Business Center (formerly Grace Hill
Women's Business Center) plays a vital role in assisting
small business owners in various aspects of business development.
CIBC collaborates with the organization to further support
early-stage small businesses and startups. Through initiatives like
"Ready, Set, Launch" an entrepreneur training program, CIBC
equips entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge they
need to succeed.
Over the past four years, CIBC's relationship with the Urban
League has helped over 1,000 small business owners achieve their
ambitions and create economic opportunities in their
communities.
About CIBC
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 14
million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional
clients. CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services
in the United States, across
Canada and around the world. In
the US, CIBC Bank USA provides
commercial banking, private and personal banking and small business
banking solutions and CIBC Private Wealth offers investment
management, wealth strategies and legacy planning. Visit us at
cibc.com/US.
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