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2024 Clean Energy Summit
2024 Clean Energy Business Summit Presented by Illinois Minority Business Development Agency (IL MBDA) Business Center WHAT AN IMPACT YOU MADE What great relationships you built! We’re still buzzing with…
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Small Business Workshop with Woodforest Bank
The Lewis Simmons Foundation proudly hosted a dynamic three-part Small Business Workshop Series in partnership with Woodforest Bank, a trusted local financial institution with branches conveniently located in Walmart on…
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2nd Annual Community Building Classic
REGISTER AS A SPONSOR REGISTER AS AN ATTENDEE Putt for a purpose and drive your business forward at our 2nd Annual Community Building Classic! Enjoy a day on the green…
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Supporting Sexual and Domestic Abuse Survivors
On May 4, 2024, we hosted a Fancy Hats & Fashion Derby Pamper Party at Wyckwood House. This wass a party with a purpose! Proceeds benefitted those impacted by sexual assault, sexual…
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3 C’s Luncheon
On April 3rd, we had the privilege of attending the 3 C’s Luncheon, a powerful networking experience dedicated to fostering connections and support within our community. This event provided an…
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“Labor and Employment Law Basics” Workshop
With labor and employment law changes escalating, join us for a refresh and primer on labor and employment law basics that all employers should know. Join us on April 16,…
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Men’s Warehouse Dress to Impress Job Training Event
On March 27th, we hosted, Men’s Wearhouse Dress to impress event in partnership with Talented Tenth Services, where we had virtual and in person attendees, with the in-person portion hosted…
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Pamper Party in Honor of Women’s History Month
On Saturday, March 23rd, we had the honor of hosting a transformative event in partnership with Talented Tenth Services—a Pamper Party dedicated to celebrating and uplifting women in recognition of…
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ARCC Women’s Event
On March 22nd Lewis Simmons Foundation participated as a speaker in the ARCC 2024 Wonder Woman Event. Our founder, Terrie Simmons shared her expertise and spoke to attendees about the…
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Entrepreneurship: Turning Business Ideas into Reality
We champion entrepreneurship in our communities. On January 23, 2024, The Lewis Simmons Foundation partnered with the Woodforest Bank to host the Woodforest Foundry entrepreneur workshops where we help people…
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Holiday Cheer: Giving a Little Love During the Holidays
For the 4th quarter, we focused on spreading holiday cheer by making the holiday season a little easier for some of our clients. This helped to prevent them from repeating…
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Golf Outing: Business and Community Building
On September 15, 2023, local businesses, individuals and corporations joined us for a day of giving back and networking at our first BUSINESS & COMMUNITY BUILDING GOLF-OUTING! It was an…
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