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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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Tamara Turner - Silver Spoon Desserts

American Airlines Silver Spoon Hero

By Terrie Simmons / 23 February 2022

Success Story: Tamara Turner founded Silver Spoon Desserts in her Aurora, Illinois, home. Through her passion, she helps create opportunities and change lives of people in her community. You can…

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Open a Brick and Mortar in IL

By Terrie Simmons / 31 December 2021

Ms. Jana came to us because she wanted to take her DELICIOUS candy making to the next level. Since then, Ms. Jana became a certified MWBE, successfully grew her business…

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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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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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