Du Sable Summit
On February 1, 2024, Community Relations Manager, Tracy Parsons (E&E) participated in the Du Sable Summit hosted by the Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment. The purpose of the event was to convene black business organizations, leaders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders. Participants were able to build connections, share ideas, participate in world-class matchmaking, and receive firsthand […]
Illinois Black Business Survey
On July 20, 2023 the Equity and Engagement Department hosted Matthew Simpson from the Illinois Office of Economic Empowerment to discuss the results of the Black Business Survey and the Overall Economic Improvement Plan. This survey was conducted in early 2023 to get a comprehensive look on the state of Black Owned Business in Illinois. […]