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Diamonds and Lace EventScaping is a Mother-Daughter Affair
Leeta Liddell always had an interest in fashion and parties. She started Diamonds and Lace EventScaping, LLC with her daughter Relana Johnson after training as a wedding planner at her church.
Equity and Transformation wants to build Black equity
A local nonprofit is working to create Black equity through programs that provide financial resources for people who are often left out of most guaranteed income programs. Equity and Transformation in Chicago was founded by Richard Wallace in 2018, with the goal of uplifting the voices of Black people in Chicago who participate in the informal economy – economic activities, enterprises, jobs, and workers that are not regulated or protected by the state.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AND MAYOR-ELECT BRANDON JOHNSON ISSUE STATEMENT FOLLOWING MEETING TO DISCUSS COLLABORATIONS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson issued the following statement after meeting today to discuss how both offices can improve collaborations on a host of issues facing Chicago residents, including public safety, consent decree implementation, gun trafficking and organized retail crime
ComEd Invests $963 Million with Diversity-Certified Suppliers in 2022 11-year diverse supplier spend reaches $7.4 billion
As part of its longstanding effort to advance equity in the communities it serves, ComEd spent $963 million, or 43% of its total supply chain spend, with businesses owned by women, people of color and veterans in 2022. This brings its spend with diversity-certified suppliers since 2012 to $7.4 billion. Maintaining its commitment to local investment, ComEd spent $651 million of its total diverse spend last year with Illinois-based suppliers.
EMPLOYEE-OWNED DISPENSARY OPENS ITS DOORS IN MATTESON
Residents, Regional and local officials gathered on Wednesday at the all-new Matteson Lux Leaf Dispensary store for its official grand opening to the public. Lux Leaf is an employee-owned company.
Nicor Gas opens applications for diversity grants to support organizations that promote diversity and inclusive opportunities
Expanding on its commitment to support organizations that address the lack of access to opportunities for those experiencing discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status and physical disabilities, Nicor Gas is announcing $100,000 in funding to support diversity programs.
Rep. Evans Welcomes 2024 Democratic National Convention to Chicago, Illinois
In response to the democratic national party leaders’ announcement to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention in the City of Chicago, Southside resident and State Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-Chicago) joins Governor JB Pritzker, Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson and other top Illinois leaders in celebrating this great opportunity.
EMPLOYEE-OWNED DISPENSARY TO OPEN ITS DOORS IN MATTESON
(Matteson, Ill) Residents, Regional and local officials will gather at the all-new Matteson Lux Leaf Dispensary store for its official grand opening to the public. Lux Leaf is a full employee-owned company.
REVOLT Appoints 4 Trailblazing Women into Executive Roles
REVOLT, the leading Black-owned independent multimedia company, is excited to announce the appointment of four highly experienced women who have joined its executive team. With this initiative, Dominique Andrews, Donyell Kennedy-McCullough, Nancy Harrison, and Alison Threadgill are elevated into key leadership positions to spearhead the company's culture-driven talent and production initiatives.
PepsiCo and Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design Kick-Off Three-Year Partnership
PepsiCo and Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design celebrate the first step in their three-year partnership to develop Black designers and increase representation in the design industry. PepsiCo is revealing the work from its inaugural program at Pensole Lewis, the first and only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) dedicated to design, which tasked students to create a new student lounge on campus. Designers from the PepsiCo Design & Innovation team and MillerKnoll mentored Pensole Lewis students through the design process, a precursor to how PepsiCo will invest in bringing the winning concept to life this summer with support from MillerKnoll. In addition, PepsiCo teamed up with NBA star Russell Westbrook, who was inspired by the program and shares its mission to create opportunities for the community, to further amplify the effort and unveil the completed lounge on campus.
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN ANNOUNCES HONOREES OF THE 2023 IMPACT AWARDS, NONPROFIT GRANTS
The Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) has announced honorees of the 2023 Impact Awards, which recognize top local women leaders who are expanding economic security, ensuring freedom from violence, or enhancing access to health services for women and girls. The event was held at the Harold Washington Library Center.
CHICAGO COMMUNITY LOAN FUND RESOURCES AID COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN EXPANSION PLANS
Some top-notch organizations have a viable expansion resource in the Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF), which empowers them with cashflow to more effectively leverage existing resources and build capacity.
Scores of students benefit from fundraising efforts of suburban school districts and United Negro College Fund
Seventy-five high school seniors from 12 high schools in Cook County, Kankakee and collar counties will receive scholarships on Wednesday as a result of successful fundraising efforts by a group of suburban school district superintendents and the United Negro College Fund.
Treasurer Frerichs Returns $22.7 Million In Unclaimed Property in March
he Illinois State Treasurer’s Office returned nearly $22.7 million in unclaimed property during March, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said.