Latin@/e/x Economic Summit
July 27, 2023 • 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Malcolm X College
1900 West Jackson
Chicago, IL 60612
US
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Cost
Free
Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) »
Contact
312-919-3620
diana.alfaro@illinois.gov
EXCITING! The Latin@/e/x Economic Summit is happening in-person Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 8:30am – 1:30pm at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Chicago, IL 60612. This event will focus on continuing to uplift the contributions and resources of the Latin@/e/x business community and their/our impact to the Illinois economy. Event targets Latin@/e/x business owners and professionals as well as community leaders. In addition, the event welcomes those who support the Latin@/e/x business ecosystem. It is free to attend and parking is available on site as well as near public transportation CTA Blue Line stop, Illinois Medical District or CTA Bus #157, #126, or #50.
Benefits in attending include, but not limited to, the following:
- Connect to tangible resources such as business support and funding opportunities.
- Opportunity to increase your social capital (network) by having in-person access to many individuals in economic development and business support.
- Information on economic resources available
IN ADDITION, we are seeking exhibitors in two categories:
· Funding (lenders and/or grant providers)
· Organizations (nonprofits e.g., 501(c)3, 501(c) 6, or government entities) that provide technical assistance to Latin@/e/x businesses.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor (there is no cost), please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/g/9aej4wMB4y by 5pm on July 14th. We only have so many spaces so please note signing up doesn’t guarantee an exhibitor spot.
Thank you all for the support and contributions. This is the first major event of the Latinx Business Colectivo and an opportunity to continue showing the importance of having these types of spaces for Latin@/e/x owned businesses.
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