The Economic Development Center (EDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is dedicated to empowering underserved communities of small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide, with emphasis in the Chicagoland area. By fostering economic growth and providing comprehensive support to close the racial and ethnic wealth gap, our EDC at CMAA helps businesses thrive and expand, driving sustainable development and creating new opportunities in our community.

We are proud to share that our EDC at CMAA stands as Illinois' only Asian-led SBDC and APEX, with a diverse array of clients and team that speaks 10 languages!