Small Business CONNECT Roundtable and Networking Event
On October 2, 2024, Tracy Parsons and Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department participated in the Small Business CONNECT Roundtable and Networking Event, hosted by the Campus Community Compact to Accelerate Social Justice. This event brought together local business owners and economic development organizations to discuss the post-pandemic landscape for small businesses, addressing […]
IDOT Conference | Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward
On February 21, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department and Adonis Fuller from the Finance Department attended IDOT’s annual conference “Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward” in Springfield, IL at the Crowne Plaza hotel. The event was centered around providing education and networking opportunities to DBE firms and contractors. City staff provided information on […]