IL OMEE Black Business Month Webinar – Innovation & Self Determination

According to the Illinois Statewide Black Business Survey, Black entrepreneurs are motivated to be engines for change – looking to bring resources and jobs to their community. However, many of these business owners find themselves lacking the support necessary to bring their vision to life.

With the help of OMEE, community leaders across the state are now creating dynamic program interventions to ensure Black businesses can be successful now and into the future. Join us as leaders share information on creative initiatives they have developed and learn about best practices that have been implemented, as well as ways you can use these ideas to help spur Black business success in your community.
 
WELCOME –

Juliana Stratton, Lt. Governor – State of IL

HOST & MODERATOR –

Matt Simpson, African American Business Development Manager – IL OMEE 

PANELISTS 

Tracey Parsons, – City of Champaign, IL  (Neighborhood pop-up markets)

Denise Moore – Minority Business Development Center, Peoria IL  (Black Business Financing Fair)

Rae Horton – Think Big, Rockford, IL  (Think Big School of Business)

Dominic Watson – Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce, Springfield IL (Springfield Black Restaurant Week)

Chastity Mays – Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern IL, Carbondale IL (Black to Business Workshops & Expo)

CLOSING REMARKS 

 Rebecca Estrada, Deputy Director – IL OMEE

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