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2024 Clean Energy Summit

By Terrie Simmons / 01 December 2023

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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2nd Annual Community Building Classic

By Terrie Simmons / 07 August 2024

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

By Terrie Simmons / 04 May 2024

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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“Labor and Employment Law Basics” Workshop

By Terrie Simmons / 01 April 2024

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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Entrepreneurship: Turning Business Ideas into Reality

By Terrie Simmons / 23 January 2024

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

By Terrie Simmons / 26 December 2023

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

By Terrie Simmons / 15 September 2023

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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Entrepreneurship: Business Pitch Competition

By Terrie Simmons / 16 August 2023

On August 16, 2023, we took part in a Business Pitch Competition with Kane County Jail. The pitch competition was an opportunity for the detainees to present their business pitch…

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Job Readiness: Grooming Men for Job Interviews

By Terrie Simmons / 05 May 2023

We prepare re-entry to put their best foot forward in their job readiness search. On May 5, 2023, we hosted free haircuts for the community at Do or Dye Salon…

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Business Financial Essentials Workshop

By Terrie Simmons / 26 April 2023

Be ready for any business grant, loan, or contract opportunity that comes your way! Let’s get your business financial ducks in a row so your business is ready to take…

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EVENT: What’s in the New Infrastructure Bill for you?

By Terrie Simmons / 08 February 2023

100 Minority-Owned Business Enterprises 19 Government & Corporate Partners 14 Volunteers On February 9, 2023 Illinois Minority Business Development Agency (IL MBDA) Business Center 2023 SYMPOSIUM: WHAT’S IN THE NEW…

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Business Credit Essentials Flyer

Business Credit Essentials Workshop

By Terrie Simmons / 31 October 2022

This Business Credit Essentials workshop replay is for new or existing business owners to better understand how financial institutions look at you and your business when applying for any commercial…

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