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.

Toy Drive

By Terrie Simmons | December 10, 2021

The Lewis Simmons Foundation partnered with other local organizations in the Aurora, IL and Batavia, IL to give toys to families 🤍! The partnerships we…

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2021 Woodforest Foundry Kickoff

By Terrie Simmons | December 2, 2021

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…

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Minority Business Development Agency Awards $13.9 Million in Grants

By Terrie Simmons | September 29, 2021

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is awarding $13.9 million in federal funding to 35 grant recipients as part of its…

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