DR. BILL WINSTON and BILL WINSTON MINISTRIES ANNOUNCE OPERATION TEN CITY: GREATNESS UNLOCKED IN CHICAGO

 

DR. BILL WINSTON and BILL WINSTON MINISTRIES ANNOUNCE OPERATION TEN CITY: GREATNESS UNLOCKED IN CHICAGO

Empowering Communities to Transform Cities

More Than $1 Million Will be Invested in the Chicagoland Area to Close the Wealth Gap and Bring Change

OPERATION TEN CITY Chicago will Promote Entrepreneurship, Economic Empowerment, and Wealth Creation; Bringing Business Opportunities, Jobs, Education and Training, Money, Food, Clothing, Gas Cards, and More to Black and Brown Communities in the City.

Business Owners in Chicago Can Enter a Pitch Competition Where Cash Prizes Will Be Awarded.

CHICAGO — Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, entrepreneur, and business leader, and Bill Winston Ministries announce that Chicago, IL will be the sixth stop of the Operation Ten City (OTC) campaign. Operation Ten City Campaign kicked off in the summer of 2022 with a commitment to stop in 10 cities over a span of 18 months. Prior to Chicago, Operation Ten City has made stops in St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.

Operation Ten City: Chicago will take place this September leading into the International Faith Conference – hosted annually in Chicago by Dr. Bill Winston. Operation Ten City: Chicago main events will take place from Friday, September 8th – Sunday, September 10th with highlights including a YouthPreneur Summit, food pantry giveaways, an expungement clinic, a three-night tent revival, and many other resources to close the wealth gap and bring positive change to Chicago.  The final events of OTC -Chicago, the business segment, will take place during the day on Tuesday, September 12 at Living Word Christian Center in Forest Park with a business pitch competition, business opportunity expo, career fair, and workshops.

Highlights attendees can expect at the upcoming OTC Chicago include:

YouthPreneur Summit – an exciting, half-day interactive and inspirational entrepreneurship workshop for middle school and high school students. Topics covered previously include purpose-driven entrepreneurship, fundamentals of starting a business, social media content creation, and more. The YouthPreneur Summit will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at Living Word Christian Center, 7600 West Roosevelt Road Forest Park, Ill.

Business Pitch Competition – The Business Pitch Competition will be held on Tuesday, September 12. Local entrepreneurs, especially in the faith community, will have the opportunity to showcase their business products and services and win a cash award. The three highest-rated contestants in the final round will win a cash award.  First prize winner: $10,000; Second prize winner: $5,000; and Third prize winner: $2,500. Those interested in entering the business pitch competition should register online at operationtencity.com. If a pitch winner is a member of a local Chicago church that is a registered 501c3 entity, the church may qualify to receive a donation double the amount of the entrepreneur’s cash prize.

Business Expo & Career Fair – emerging and established entrepreneurs share their products and services with the community. Attendees will network with companies, government agencies, and funding sources offering employment, procurement, and access-to-capital opportunities. The deadline to register is Sept. 6.

Heaven’s Pantry Food Distribution (Three Locations) – The Heaven’s Pantry Food Distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9, in three different areas of Chicago at the same time. Between the three locations, a total of 3,000 families will be assisted with free food (for a family of four); new designer clothing for men, women, and children; and gas, Uber, and Lyft gift cards.  Registration is not required for Heaven’s Pantry. Items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Humboldt Park: New Life Covenant Community Center, 3400 W. Division, Chicago, IL

West Garfield:  JLM Life Abundant Community Center, 2622 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60612

Englewood: Salvation Army, 945 W. 69th Street, Chicago, IL 60621

Expungement Clinic - The Operation Ten City Campaign is dedicated to helping people get a fresh start with a clean slate to reclaim their lives. The Expungement Clinic will be held on Saturday, September 9th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kennedy-King College, 740 West 63rd Street. At the Expungement Clinic, a volunteer team of legal experts will assist individuals in navigating the process of expungement and better understanding local laws.

Keynote Sessions & Workshops including impactful messages from Dr. Bill Winston, Dr. Deloris Thomas and more to be announced soon!

Miracle Tent Revival - The “Three Nights of Miracle Tent Revival” will be held at three locations throughout the city, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 8-10; Friday and Sunday from 6-8 p.m.; Saturday from 4-6 pm.  The Saturday Night Miracle Tent Revival will focus on Youth Ministry but the entire family and all ages are invited. There will also be a featured youth speaker and musical artist.

Miracle Tent Revival North - Humboldt Park – 1440 N. Humboldt Blvd

Miracle Tent Revival South - Englewood – 68th & Halsted Streets

Miracle Tent Revival West - West Garfield – Madison & Kilpatrick Streets

Events and activities hosted by Operation Ten City: Chicago are free and open to the public, but registration is required, except for the Heaven’s Pantry Food Distribution. Registration is not required for Heaven’s Pantry. Items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. For more information and to stay up to date on Operation Ten City, please visit https://www.operationtencity.com/.

Operation Ten City: Greatness Unlocked will make stops in more metropolitan areas across the United States through the summer of 2024 including Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Washington, D.C., and New York.

  

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