EXCLUSIVE Q&A with LARRY D. IVORY, President /CEO
Changing the Way Business is Done!

The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce has been working extremely hard to help build and support the thousands of black owned businesses throughout the state of Illinois and other regions within the Midwest. The Chamber is one of the most respected and powerful organizations in terms of getting things done and leading the way for progress and advancements.

And the man who leads the charge for change is former corporate financial guru Mr. Larry D. Ivory. The IBCC’s CEO and President is an aggressive leader who can command an audience. He has performed unimaginable feats during his two decades of being the chief officer of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce. And his accomplishments are many, and his members have undying faith in his ability to make significant progress.

With two major events approaching; one being the IBCC’s Regional Conference in August and the Ozone Regulation Symposium this month (June 29 ^th). Larry sat down for a moment to discuss the upcoming symposium:   

Q: What is the impact of Ozone Regulation and how will it effect jobs in Illinois?

Larry: Proposed changes to tighten national ozone standards could put local jobs at risk and limit opportunities for economic development in Illinois. The potential impact on Illinois is significant: an ozone standard of 65 ppb could lead to an estimated loss of 34, 873 jobs or job equivalents per year, $9 billion in total compliance costs, and a $640 drop in average household consumption per year.

Q: Tell the readers about this gathering being planned this month to address this very important initiative?

Larry: The gathering will feature industry experts and local leaders discussing how changes to the ozone standard could impact Illinois communities. We’ll hear a keynote address from Harry Alford of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. We’ll also hear from local leaders like Frank Clark of the Business Leadership Council and George Williams of PMI Energy Solutions and the American Association of Blacks in Energy.

Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions to help them better understand the impacts that these ozone regulations could have on their communities, families, and jobs.

Q: Who is involved?

Larry: The event is sponsored by the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, the National Black Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Q: What roll does the IBCC play in this sensitive issue?

Larry: The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce hopes to be an educator on this important topic, especially because so many Illinois businesses and communities may not be aware of the serious impacts the proposed ozone standards could have on them. The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce wants to help raise awareness of the potential impacts that so many Illinois communities could face if these proposed national ozone standards are put into effect.

NOTE: George Williams is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for PMI Energy Solutions, LLC. As the CEO of PMI Energy Solutions, LLC, Mr. Williams is responsible for electrical construction and maintenance services in the utility industry. Services include storm restoration, directional boring overhead, underground electrical distribution and fiber optics installations. And Frank Clark is the Chairman of the Board & President Business Leadership Council and former Chairman & CEO of ComEd (Retired). To register for Ozone Regulation Symposium, log onto www.uschamber.com/ozone or call 202-822-2475 .

　

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