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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 turn their business ideas and goals into a reality. 40 people from all over Illinois attended our introductory session. We also hosted six (6) job training sessions and two (2) hiring events.

Transform your revenue-generating, social responsibility, and procurement efforts into a powerful force for social change. Support our efforts to give more underserved individuals and re-entry citizens a second-chance at entrepreneurship.

terrie simmons

Terrie Simmons es una empresaria, líder cívica y propietaria de Strategic Exceptions, una empresa profesional de consultoría de negocios, una empresa innovadora de capacitación de empleados y desarrollo organizacional enfocada en brindar estándares de servicio excepcionales con resultados cuantitativos. Terrie tiene experiencia en gestión sin fines de lucro, desarrollo de liderazgo y todas las fases del espíritu empresarial. Terrie también es profesora adjunta que imparte cursos de negocios a nivel de posgrado.

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por Terrie Simmons | mayo 5, 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…

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Business Financial Essentials Workshop

por Terrie Simmons | abril 26, 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…

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por Terrie Simmons | febrero 8, 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…

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