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Business celebrates Black History Month
The McDonough County Voice
The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce just sent me an email with a list of four webinars that will be offered this month to recognize some of the 132,000 Black businesses in Illinois. These webinars have been developed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Central Management Services, and the Chicago Urban League.
Here s a list of dates and topics:
Thursday, February 11 at 10 a.m., Celebrating the History of the Black Business will feature interviews with entrepreneurs telling how they got started.
Thursday, February 18 at 2 p.m., Black Access to Capital will feature bankers discussing how to get access to mortgage loans, small business loans, development capital, and government procurement.
2 months ago in Local dlappen Photo: Saga Communications
CHICAGO –The State of Illinois today announced a series of events and resources planned during February’s National Black History Month to recognize the important contributions of Black businesses in Illinois’ economy, and to promote efforts aimed at supporting their continued growth in the years ahead. Planned by the Illinois Department of Commerce (DCEO) Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE), the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), and community and civic leaders including the Chicago Urban League, Fifth Third Bank, and more – the events planned will include a wide range of topics offering insight into resources and programs exclusively focused on boosting Black and minority-owned businesses in Illinois.