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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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“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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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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Entrepreneurship: Business Pitch Competition
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
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
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?
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 Workshop
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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The $10,000 Source Grow Grant
Cook County is offering $10,000 source grow grants for small businesses, prioritizing those owned by historically excluded populations and in sectors hard hit by the pandemic. Applications close on October…
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Black Business Owner Tamara Turner to host Grand Opening of Silver Spoon Desserts in Chicago
Black Aurora business woman, Tamara Turner will be hosting a Grand Opening on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 for Silver Spoon Desserts. The Grand Opening will be at 10:00 am at…
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