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…
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.
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.
Grand Opening of Silver Spoon Desserts in Chicago
Silver Spoons Desserts 3501 W. 48th Place #2W, Chicago, United StatesBlack 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…
Fox Valley Area Feel Good Fair Mental Health Resources
Multiple mental health resources all in one location. For more information about the event, contact Monica at Monica@talentedtenthss.org Sign up ends May 1, 2022
Business Credit Essentials
ZoomThis Business Credit Essentials workshop is for new or existing business owners to better understand how financial institutions look at you and your business when applying for any commercial loan. After this class, you will be able to identify the steps needed in order to get you and your business ready to apply for commercial…
The Source Grow Grant Workshop
In-Person and Zoom$10,000 grants for small businesses, prioritizing those owned by historically excluded populations and in sectors hard hit by the pandemic. Register for this in-person (Oct 19th) or virtual (Oct 20th) workshop to prepare to apply for the Cook County Source Grow Grant if your business: Is a for-profit business in Cook County, IL Has less…
Bonds and Insurance Basics Workshop
ZoomDid 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…
2023 SYMPOSIUM: WHAT’S IN THE NEW INFRASTRUCTURE BILL FOR YOU?
Malcolm X College 1900 W Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the Illinois Minority Business Development Agency (IL MBDA) Business Center for our 2023 SYMPOSIUM: WHAT'S IN THE NEW INFRASTRUCTURE BILL FOR YOU? We will bring together minority businesses and corporations & government contract holders at the local and national levels to showcase & connect businesses and share business & partnership opportunities that are possible…
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