Community Impact in Chicago and the Midwest

Giving back to our communities

We support causes that matter in our communities across the US.

Supporting small businesses

Advancing housing initiatives

Investing in financial education

Volunteering with local organizations

Our initiatives

Inclusion

Championing communities

We’re dedicated to creating social and economic opportunities for underrepresented people. We’ve built strong partnerships to support underserved neighborhoods.

Budget-friendly housing

Financing affordable housing

We're proud to collaborate with developers and housing organizations to bring new and rehabilitated housing to our neighborhoods.

Educational opportunities

Promoting financial wellbeing

By working with organizations who share our mission, we’re helping underserved community members gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of financial wellbeing.

Building communities where we live and work

Our long-standing commitment to fostering positive change has supported over 500 organizations that are working to improve our communities.

How we're making a difference

Here’s how we’re helping to grow our communities, support our neighbors and meet local needs.

Investing in small businesses

Offering the EasyPath financing program to help businesses succeed
Promoting small business success through the Entrepreneur Training Program

Learn more about the EasyPath program

Inspiring youth through mentoring

Mentoring youth with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Braven, Genesys Works and Urban Alliance
Supporting office interns from Cristo Rey High School and Big Shoulders Fund
Partnering with Junior Achievement (JA) to teach students finance

Revitalizing neighborhoods

Financing new housing projects for at-risk individuals
Investing in our neighborhoods through the CIBC Housing initiative
Supporting agencies dedicated to creating affordable housing

Volunteering in the community

Providing school supplies to students in partner organizations
Giving our time to organizations such as local food banks
Teaching high school students financial skills

Awards and achievements

We're proud to support our neighbors and their goals, earning recognition from communities and an "outstanding" rating in the 2021 and 2018 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) evaluations.¹

2023

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Helping business owners thrive

Through our Entrepreneur Loan Program, we're committed to working with startup or early-stage small businesses to help them get working capital to build a strong foundation for success.

We've partnered with 50 organizations across Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Palm Beach, San Francisco and St. Louis to support entrepreneur training programs. Business owners who successfully complete one of these CIBC-approved training programs are eligible for a term loan or line of credit to finance their goals.

Learn more about the Entrepreneur Loan Program