Doing Business with Government

Doing Business with Government: Groupon and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity present Doing Business with Government. We'll discuss fostering an inclusive and competitive business environment that will help Black Business Enterprises increase their capacity, grow revenue, and enhance credentials.

Please register below. 

August 13, 2020 - 2:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Groupon and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity present Doing Business with Government. We'll discuss fostering an inclusive and competitive business environment that will help Black Business Enterprises increase their capacity, grow revenue, and enhance credentials.

Featured Speakers:

Keynote Welcome: Michael Negron, Acting Director, Illinois Department of Commerce & Corey Flournoy, Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity, Groupon

Moderator: Matthew Simpson, African American Business Development Manager, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Panelists:

• Mark Ferguson, Assistant Deputy Director, US Small Business Administration
• Larry Ivory, Chairman, National Black Chamber of Commerce
• Kimberly Rudd, President, Rudd Resources, LLC and BEP Fast Track Recipient
• Freida Curry, Director, Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Women’s Business Development Center 

This is the first in a series of virtual panel discussions in celebration of National Black Business Month. For more on the series, visit gr.pn/nbbmmerchant