February 13, 2019
The WDB LEGACY Awards was created to celebrate Black entrepreneurship. In addition to
the awards, emerging youth entrepreneurs, age 25 and younger, have the opportunity to
win a prize valued at $5,000 – including a cash prize coupled with professional consulting
and marketing services – to support their business dreams and sustained success.
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3rd Annual Gala Highlights the Impact of Black Entrepreneurs in Chicago
Three years ago, the WDB LEGACY Awards was created to celebrate Black entrepreneurship, which is often unrecognized and overlooked. After two successful events, where 500-600 businesses were engaged each year, the 3rd Annual WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y Awards is well positioned to reach a larger audience and amplify the message that black business matters and the communities they serve are committed to supporting them.