Liseth Manzo, Project Director, IL MBDA Business Center

Liseth Manzo

Liseth is a culturally competent bilingual leader who is passionate about her role to achieve meaningful contributions as the Executive Director of the Illinois Minority Business Development Agency (IL MBDA) Business Center. 

Raised by immigrant entrepreneurs and being an entrepreneur herself she understands the challenges to obtain accurate information for the growth of a small business. With over 15 years of business experience and all the resources available to the IL MBDA, Liseth is eager to help her fellow minority entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.

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Melodie Simmons, Program Manager and Executive Assistant, IL MBDA Business Center

Melodie Simmons

Melodie is an entrepreneur, mom of two teenagers, and business professional. Her first job was at a retail store where she was hired to be…

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Liseth Manzo, Project Director, IL MBDA Business Center

Liseth Manzo

Liseth is a culturally competent bilingual leader who is passionate about her role to achieve meaningful contributions as the Executive Director of the Illinois Minority…

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Terrie Simmons, CEO, Strategic Exceptions Inc.

Terrie Simmons

Terrie is a strategic innovator, national award-winning empowerment speaker, serial entrepreneur, author, civic leader, and connector who helps underserved persons build wealth and chart successful…

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