The State of Black Businesses: Findings for the Illinois Statewide Black Business Survey
The State of Black Businesses: Findings from the Illinois Statewide Black Business Survey
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