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Minority Business Development Agency Awards $13.9 Million in Grants

By Terrie Simmons / 29 September 2021

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is awarding $13.9 million in federal funding to 35 grant recipients as part of its MBDA Business Center Program. The…

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Aurora-based Organization Granted the Minority Business Development Agency Grant to establish the Minority Business Development Agency Business Center in Illinois

By Terrie Simmons / 06 August 2021

WHAT: Strategic Exceptions Professional Consulting Inc. was awarded the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Grant to establish the Illinois Minority Business Development Agency (IL MBDA) Business Center. The MBDA Business…

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Duckworth, Durbin, Foster Announce New Minority Business Development Agency Business Center in Illinois

By Terrie Simmons / 20 July 2021

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL-11), today announced $400,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s…

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4 Stores in 30 Days

By Terrie Simmons / 31 May 2021

Lisa Marsh of Ms. P’s Gluten Free: “This program really helped push me past my fear, helped me to focus and I did it!” Vision of Success: To get their…

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Increased Sales in 30 Days

By Terrie Simmons / 31 May 2021

Marce Del Toro, Director of Customer Service, Mao Concrete: “Terrie, thank you so much for all you do for us, and personally I would like to thank you for sharing…

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From 1 Client to 10 Clients in 6 Months

By Terrie Simmons / 31 May 2021

Strategic Exceptions and Terrie Simmons have really been critical to me realizing that I am capable of long-term success as well as helping me to get started on a journey…

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How To Prevent Business Identity Theft and Fraud During a Pandemic

By Terrie Simmons / 30 March 2021

Times are challenging and most business owners are experiencing financial loss and discomfort with their business. Creating a sense of confidence to keep your business thriving is one thing, but…

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Grand opening of K25 Baseball/Softball

By Terrie Simmons / 25 March 2021

Grand opening of K25 Baseball/Softball in the Village of North Aurora, IL https://fb.watch/5MPCQDIAFJ/

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Black Vax Aurora Clinic

By Terrie Simmons / 03 March 2021

Terrie and the Lewis Simmons Foundation Team have been working hard to bring awareness to the Black VAX initiative happening in Aurora, IL. This initiative is aimed at giving black…

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Love Yourself Sister Saturday Set

By Terrie Simmons / 27 February 2021

Hosted an international event that connected 13 industry experts with 60+ women to talk to, learn from and grow with each other and have meaningful engagement designed to provide the…

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Facebook Live with Congressman Bill Foster

By Terrie Simmons / 31 December 2020

Hosted a Facebook Live to educate the community about resources available through the CARES ACT and Family First Act. Had 10,000+ viewers. Catch the replay here: Make a Donation

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A Terrie Talks Tea Special – An Evening with Inspiring Authors

By Terrie Simmons / 17 November 2020

What a fun Terrie Talks Tea Special. Terrie and her guests got to discuss what it takes to become an author? Terrie welcomed established authors Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz, Maria Castro, and…

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