LEGENDARY CHICAGO TALK SHOW HOST CLIFF KELLY TO ANNOUNCE HIS RETIREMENT AND RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT BLACK SUMMIT FOR BUSINESS LEADERS

LEGENDARY CHICAGO TALK SHOW HOST CLIFF KELLY TO ANNOUNCE HIS RETIREMENT AND RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT BLACK SUMMIT FOR BUSINESS LEADERS

Tyrone Ward-Village President of Robbins, Illinois- will welcome a full cast of major African American Entrepreneurs throughout Cook County as well as City /Suburban elected officials in a groundbreaking Business Summit. The Summit is entitled the Minority Entrepreneur Interactive Solution Symposium (MEISS). Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congressman Bobby L. Rush, Congressman Danny Davis, State-wide leaders and local leaders will participate in the historic event.

The group will pause at the opening of summit and recognize the lifetime achievement of popular radio talk show host, Cliff Kelly. Cliff Kelly will receive this award and talk to the group of his upcoming retirement from radio. Mr. Kelly will retire from WVON in March of 2019.

Mayor Ward created MEISS for the sole purpose of merging the private and public sector to address issues of entrepreneurial engagement throughout Southern Cook County. The Mayor has also set a goal of addressing the need for a regional hub of industry, technology and workforce development for not only Robbins, but for the entire region.

“Our African American leaders must take notice of the diverse nature of industries in southern Cook County. Over the past six years we’ve notice Logistical companies landing all throughout the Southland. But there are different aspects of these and other industries that warrant a frank discussion of how to prepare and engage.” says Mayor Ward.

The merged group will also speak to matters of Business Solutions, Career Opportunities, Supplier Diversity, Business Protection and other subject matters in which public officials can offer significant contributions.

Mayor Ward adds, “The public sector is imperative to the success of black entrepreneurship. We have to connect, build and elevate our leaders to opportunities of growth and expansion. I’m confident that this summit will inspire both groups to continue to give back to the communities in which they live and work.”

The Expo will also feature many other mini forums including:

• Presentations and Workshops

• Public and Private Sector Partnership opportunities

• Start-Up and Small Business Resources

• Research Virtual Offices and Incubators

• Financial Tools, Grants and Programs

Many distinguish notables within the business communities that make up all of Cook County will facilitate and serve as presenters. Some of which will feature:

• Attorney Jim Montgomery

• Deandrell L. Rucker –CEO OF Rucker Holding

• Stacee Lang—President of Lang Capitol Group

• Irma Lopez--- Illinois Department of Central Management Services

• Mae Whiteside, PE—President and CEO of CKL Engineering

• Dr. Kenneth Lewis Sr.—Founder of Kenny’s Ribs and Dusties Southern Style Buffet

• Shon Harris—Owner of LiveWire Construction

• Tracee V. Bell—95.1 FM Director of Marketing and operations

• Dr. Ansel Johnson—Owner of Vision Salon Eye care

• Yvonne Moore—MEISS Co-Host and Entrepreneur

“I fully support Mayor Ward’s vision for this summit. This event will allow African American Entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect with those of us in the public sector for the sole purpose of creation and expansion. I’m confident that this new merger will address the growing issues surrounding workforce development.” says Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin.

The MEISS Expo will also honor the contributions of government and business leaders who have given much to the upward mobility of the African American community.

The Village of Robbins is joined in Sponsorship by the following:

Comcast 95.1 FM

Com Ed Illinois Department of Procurement Services

City of Chicago Heirs to Heaven

CKL Engineering Star Planet TV

AT&T Nicor Gas

SBDC Leak and Sons Funeral Homes

IDES City of Blue Island

CKL Engineering Illinois Department of Commerce

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