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For Immediate Release – May 6, 2021
Pritzker Administration Recognizes Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois today announced a series of events and resources to be offered during May’s National Asian American and Pacific Island (AAPI) Heritage Month. Hosted by the Illinois Department of Commerce (DCEO) Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE), events feature a wide variety of topics geared toward supporting the growth of AAPI and minority-owned businesses throughout Illinois.
Additionally, in a move to extend support to AAPI businesses as well as communities throughout the month, Governor JB Pritzker also issued a proclamation recognizing the contributions of Illinois’ 21,000 AAPI-owned small businesses and the role they play in our communities and the Illinois economy.
State celebrates Black-owned businesses
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Illinois is honoring Black-owned businesses during National Black History Month by hosting a series of Webex events to recognize their contributions and aid their continued growth, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For example, the Feb. 11 program will feature a discussion with eight Illinois small-business owners who will talk about their experiences during the pandemic, barriers they overcame and lessons they learned that could help other Black-owned businesses thrive.
The state has 132,000 Black-owned businesses.
Planned by the Illinois Department of Commerce, the Office of Minority Economic Empowerment, the Department of Central Management Services and community and civic leaders, the six events will include a range of topics offering insight into resources and programs exclusively focused on boosting Black- and minority-owned businesses in Illinois.
Illinois kicks off Black History Month
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CHICAGO The State of Illinois 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.
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