Ms. Jana
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Open a Brick and Mortar in IL

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 and opened a brick and mortar Ms. Jana’s Candy shop in Aurora, IL!

https://msjanascandy.com/

Terrie Simmons

Terrie Simmons is an entrepreneur, civic leader, and the owner of Strategic Exceptions, a professional business consulting firm, innovative employee training and organizational development company focused on delivering exceptional service standards with quantitative results. Terrie is expertly experienced in non-profit management, leadership development and all phases of entrepreneurship How To’s. Terrie is also an adjunct professor teaching business courses at the graduate level.
Image of attendees for Small Business Workshop with Woodforest Bank.

Small Business Workshop with Woodforest Bank

By Terrie Simmons | March 29, 2025

The Lewis Simmons Foundation proudly hosted a dynamic three-part Small Business Workshop Series in partnership with Woodforest Bank, a trusted local financial institution with branches…

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2nd Annual Community Building Classic

By Terrie Simmons | August 7, 2024

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…

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Supporting Sexual and Domestic Abuse Survivors

By Terrie Simmons | May 4, 2024

On May 4, 2024, we hosted a Fancy Hats & Fashion Derby Pamper Party at Wyckwood House. This wass a party with a purpose! Proceeds benefitted those…

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