OUR IMPACT
Turning Potential into Progress. Translating Strategy into Results
At CANDO Corporation, impact is more than a promise—it’s a measurable outcome. Our work helps small and emerging businesses move from the margins to the mainstream by increasing their access to capital, contracts, and capacity. Through targeted advisory, training, and partnerships, we’ve helped firms achieve tangible, lasting growth.
$4M+ in Capital Secured
We’ve helped firms unlock grants, seed funding, and predevelopment support to grow operations and win major contracts.
25+ Solar Contractors Supported Through ILSFA
Guided diverse firms through the Illinois Solar for All onboarding—covering applications, site qualification, and strategy.
CPS Procurement Goals Raised
Led efforts that increased CPS’s MBE/WBE targets from 25%/5% to 30%/10%, setting a new standard for public-sector equity.
MWBE Legal Reform at Cook County
Supported the redesign of the County’s MWBE compliance framework post-BAGC ruling, aligning equity with legal standards.
10+ Agencies Advised
Delivered technical assistance and equity policy consulting to public agencies and utilities to improve supplier diversity.
Client Success Highlights
- A certified DBE firm secured its first Tollway contract after completing readiness coaching and bid assistance with our team.
- A South Side-based solar installer grew its staff from 3 to 12 within one year after joining Illinois Solar for All with CANDO’s guidance.
- A woman-owned general contracting firm used our certification services to expand from residential renovation to mid-size public projects.
- An emerging business received over $150K in predevelopment support for renewable energy deployment through programs we helped them access.
Beyond Numbers: Lasting Change
We view every contract won, certification earned, and partnership formed as a step toward a more equitable and inclusive economy. Our impact is not only in metrics—but in the businesses we’ve helped sustain, the jobs we’ve helped create, and the systems we’ve helped shape.