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

The State of Black Businesses: Findings from the Illinois Statewide Black Business Survey
Monday | February 28, 2022 |10:00am – 11:30am

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