The State of Black Businesses: Findings from the Illinois Statewide Black Business Survey
The State of Black Businesses: Findings from the Illinois Statewide Black Business Survey
Monday | February 28, 2022 |10:00am – 11:30am
In late 2021, DCEO, Chicago State University and Chicago Urban League launched the first of its kind statewide Black business survey to solicit feedback directly from Black-owned businesses. This virtual panel will discuss high level findings from the survey and identify major take-aways from the research. Panelists will also discuss opportunities for providing further assistance to the Black business community throughout the state.
Opening Remarks
- DCEO Director - Sylvia Garcia
- Chicago State President - Z. Scott
- Chicago Urban League President - Karen Freeman-Wilson
Moderator
- Matt Simpson - African American Business Development Manager, IL DCEO
Panelists
- Kelly Evans - Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Chicago Urban League
- Scott Upshaw - Professor, Chicago State University College of Business
- Derrick Collins – Dean, Chicago State University College of Business
- Melinda Kelly – President, Chatham Business Association
Date and Time
Monday Feb 28, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Monday | February 28, 2022 |10:00am – 11:30am
Location
Webinar