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In strategic collaborations to drive results.

About Us

Mayor Washington's words ignited our imagination and empowered us to dream of a company. One that would increase access to blue-chip marketing services and exclusively promote small business enterprises and nonprofits.

"That which we do to help others succeed, aids in our own success."

- Former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington

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Our four pillars of performance signify our promise to make blue-chip creative services attainable to the broader base within minority-owned small business communities and represent the four stars in the City Flag of Chicago.

FourStar's Creative Process

Precise steps, those that guide and inform the successes our clients have come to enjoy, stem from a continuum of highly strategic and finely crafted marketing disciplines.

FourStar Branding’s project cycle is designed to place you on a path toward extended reach and continued business growth.

Discovery

Background, brand analysis, and brainstorming.

Strategy

Identify brand voice, define target audience, educate.

Design

Art direction, graphic design and brand implementation

Execution

Electronic file preparation for marketing distribution outlets.

Results

Increase Small Business Enterprise revenue growth and market presence.

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Patricia Aguilar

President & Founder of FourStar Branding

Starting her career working for some of the biggest brands on the planet, Patricia’s life’s work is now passionately infusing those successes and learnings into elevating small businesses. She believes small business doesn’t mean playing small or playing alone.

That’s FourStar Branding’s purpose and her vision.

Patricia’s numerous industry accolades and accomplishments include receiving the 10,000 Small Business Goldman Sachs Certificate of Entrepreneurship Studies, Inner City Capital Connections Alumni, Negocios Now 2020 Who’s Who in Hispanic Chicago business community, serving as a Member of Little Village Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Patricia is a graduate of Roosevelt University and holds a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications. Her passions revolve around family, culture, the arts, and community.

Meet the Team

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Awards & Recognitions

  • 2020 Paul Harris Fellow Award
  • 2020 Little Village Business of the Month Award
  • 2020 Negocios Now Who's Who in Hispanic Chicago Business Community Award
  • 2019 Little Village Chamber of Commerce Amigo Award
  • 2018 Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Small Business Champion Award
  • 2015 10KSB Goldman Sachs Cohort 9 Alumni of the Year Award
  • 2014 CLIO Sports Award Integrated Marketing Category

Branding Results Matter....

Take it from Champ, FourStar Branding’s loyal mascot.
"We champion small businesses like no other organization making small big."

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