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 take their BIG dreams and transform them into even BIGGER businesses.

Trailblazing Women in Our Community

Our CEO, Terrie Simmons, was so honored and excited to participate in this event alongside Congressman Foster, and these other wonderful guests🙏! She's humbled to be considered a 'Trailblazer' in our community 🔥. Check out our discussion about celebrating trailblazing women from the community, their stories and experiences, and hearing their advice to young women…

In-Person: Informational Resource Fair for Business Owners

We’re so proud to be part of hosting the very FIRST Resources Fair on April 25, 2022. In partnership with Senator Karina Villa and the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber, the IL MBDA Business Center and Strategic Exceptions is hosting an informational resource fair for business owners . Register to learn how to become an expert…

Free

Feel Good Virtual 5K 2022

Talented Tenths Social Services, Inc, presents the Feel Good Virtual 5K 2022. An event to increase awareness and decrease the stigma of mental health. Join us to empower individuals to take part in nature during this pandemic.  

$50 – $55

Feel Good Virtual 5K 2022 Kick Off

Sponsored by the Talented Tenth Social Services, Inc. The feel good virtual 5K 2022 kickoff. Starting at 9 am on May 1, 2022.

$50 – $55

Grand Opening of Silver Spoon Desserts in Chicago

Silver Spoons Desserts 3501 W. 48th Place #2W, Chicago, United States

Black Aurora business woman, Tamara Turner will be hosting a Grand Opening of Silver Spoon Desserts on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.  In May 2021, after working with a catering company providing food service for American Airlines, Turner then was asked to have her desserts served on the airlines’ domestic flights. Turner recently moved her business…

In-Person: Informational Resource Fair for Business Owners

We’re so proud to be part of hosting the very FIRST Resources Fair on May 16, 2022. In partnership with Senator Karina Villa and the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber, the IL MBDA Business Center and Strategic Exceptions is hosting an informational resource fair for business owners . Register to learn how to become an expert…

Free

Bonds and Insurance Basics Workshop

Zoom

Did you know that the U.S. government requires every contractor it works with to purchase a surety bond or insurance to ensure their work will be completed in a timely and cost-effective manner? Are you a minority business owner who wants to get federal, state & local government contracts? Join us to learn about the…

$10