Strategic Exceptions Blog
Past Events
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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“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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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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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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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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Trailblazing Women in Our Community
A discussion about celebrating trailblazing women from the community, their stories and experiences and hearing their advice to young women today. Our CEO, Terrie Simmons, was so honored and excited…
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2021 Woodforest Foundry Kickoff
Our 2021 Woodforest Foundry Kickoff was a huge success! Relive this great session and hear from seasoned entrepreneurs who shared their success stories and helped registrants to learn how to…
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A Terrie Talks Tea Special – An Evening with Inspiring Authors
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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