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Pamper Party in Honor of Women’s History Month
On Saturday, March 23rd, we had the honor of hosting a transformative event in partnership with Talented Tenth Services—a Pamper Party dedicated to celebrating and uplifting women in recognition of…
Black Business Owner Tamara Turner to host Grand Opening of Silver Spoon Desserts in Chicago
Black Aurora business woman, Tamara Turner will be hosting a Grand Opening on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 for Silver Spoon Desserts. The Grand Opening will be at 10:00 am at…
American Airlines Silver Spoon Hero
Success Story: Tamara Turner founded Silver Spoon Desserts in her Aurora, Illinois, home. Through her passion, she helps create opportunities and change lives of people in her community. You can…
$1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Panel with Congressman Bill Foster
The IL MBDA Business Center President and Strategic Exceptions CEO Terrie Simmons led a panel to discuss the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill with special guest Congressman Bill Foster. Terrie, Bill…
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…
Minority Business Development Agency Awards $13.9 Million in Grants
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 MBDA Business Center Program. The…
Duckworth, Durbin, Foster Announce New Minority Business Development Agency Business Center in Illinois
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL-11), today announced $400,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s…
4 Stores in 30 Days
Lisa Marsh of Ms. P’s Gluten Free: “This program really helped push me past my fear, helped me to focus and I did it!” Vision of Success: To get their…
Increased Sales in 30 Days
Marce Del Toro, Director of Customer Service, Mao Concrete: “Terrie, thank you so much for all you do for us, and personally I would like to thank you for sharing…
From 1 Client to 10 Clients in 6 Months
Strategic Exceptions and Terrie Simmons have really been critical to me realizing that I am capable of long-term success as well as helping me to get started on a journey…
Grand opening of K25 Baseball/Softball
Grand opening of K25 Baseball/Softball in the Village of North Aurora, IL https://fb.watch/5MPCQDIAFJ/
Deck the Halls with Glamour – Are You ready for the Holidays?
2020 is coming to a close, and Terrie Talks Tea is ready for some holiday cheer! Terrie’s November 10, 2020 episode was all about glamour and how to look and…
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