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| | 10th Annual Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention August 12 - 13, 2015 |  |
The Renaissance of Black Business Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino 21 Black Jack Blvd East Peoria, IL 61611 | | | Special Guest: Harry Lennix, Lamman Rucker, Robin Robinson, Charles Thomas and J. Alexander Martin. |
The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce is the largest Black trade organization in the state of Illinois and is well know for its hard work in helping build and support the thousands of black owned businesses throughout the state. This year's dynamic 10th Annual Convention will include networking opportunities with some of the largest and best Black entrepreneurs in the state, top business and political leaders from around the world, industry procurement executives and policy-makers, as well as key decision makers who have a genuine interest in supporting the Illinois business community. Over 400 people will be in attendance. Click here for more information about the Convention. |
P rocurement Opportunity Fair Wednesday, August 12, 2015 | | Senator James Clayborne and
Richard Boykin |
The conference opens on Wednesday, August 12th with a Procurement Opportunity Fair for 100 select business owners to meet with over 20 companies and agencies' procurement executives. "This will give businesses a chance to meet face-to-face with the decision makers and to identify real opportunities for their companies," said Larry D. Ivory President/CEO of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce.
The Fair will begin with opening comments from the Senate Majority Leader Senator James Clayborne who will talk about Getting Ready for the Opportunity followed by Cook County Commissioner and Attorney Richard Boykin who will discuss the Power of Diversity. Invited companies and agencies include: Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Illinois American Water, the Par-A-Dice Hotel, the City of Peoria, the City of Decatur, Illinois Casino Gaming Association, the University of Illinois, the City of Chicago, Cook County, North Western University, AT & T, Country Financial, Rivers Casino, the Department of Corrections, the Illinois Tollway, Central Management Services, Illinois Department of Transportation, the Capital Development Board, and the Department of Human Services. |
Welcome Reception, Live Entertainment, and Networking Opportunities Wednesday, August 12, 2015 | | | LR: Richard J. Mark, Stephen Davis, and Angela Felix |
The Welcome Reception will be highlighted by a special award presentation to Richard J. Mark, Chairman/President Ameren Illinois Company for Outstanding Corporate Partner and a presentation,Tuskegee Next by Stephen Davis, President the Will Group. The Mission of Tuskegee Next is to train and support 100 minority Chicago area youth in obtaining their pilot license by the year 2025. The evening concludes with this year's entertainment, Harlem Renaissance to Modern Day Tribute Show with a Jazz and Blues renditions by Angela Shaunette Felix, Lifeline Talent & Production. Angela has starred on stage, film, and television and is a touring performer and recording artist. Throughout her career, she has shared the stage singing duets, background and/or opening for notable artist such as the O-Jays, S.O.S Band, Palmer Williams Jr. (from Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Love Thy Neighbor), Kelly Price, Shirley Murdock, Coco Brown, The Rude Boys, Angela Bofill, Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson, Men At Large, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Angela Winbush, Sherrell, and many others.
Feel free to dress up to match the 1920's - 1950's Renaissance Theme! |
Business Workshops Thursday, August 13, 2015 | The conference continues on Thursday, August 13th with breakfast, followed by eight workshops/panels and a Networking Luncheon. Governor Bruce Rauner and other invited guest will kick off the morning session. |
The Energy Panel | | LR: Melvin Williams, President Nicor Gas; Michelle Blaise, Senior Vice
President Com Ed; Ron Pate, Senior Vice President Ameren; and Jerry
Fulmer Vice President Supplier Diversity WEC Energy Group. |
The Energy Panel has some of the foremost presidents, CEOs, and top executives in the industry from Com Ed, Ameren, Nicor Gas, and WEC Energy Group. They will discus s the future of energy, some of their company successes as it pertains to increasing minority business procurement opportunities, and what companies need to do in order to do business with them. |
Procurement Opportunities Panel With State Agencies | | LR: Jim Schultz, Director DCEO; Gladyse C. Taylor Director Department of Corrections; and Tom Tyrrell Director CMS |
The Procurement Opportunities Panel will discuss future procurement opportunities with some of the top state agencies in Illinois, what it takes to do business with them, new initiatives, and building capacity. Participating agencies include the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Department of Corrections, Central Management Services (CMS), and the Department of Human Services (DHS). |
Construction and Bonding Panel |
The Construction and Bonding Panel will focus on opportunities with IDOT, the Illinois Tollway , and the Capital Development Board. Infrastructure Engineering and Lion Construction will also give their insight on doing business with these agencies. Bonding expert, Matthew Cooper, Surety Underwriter Community Insurance Center, a division of Inner-City Underwriting Agency, Inc., will discuss bonding programs, how contractors can get bonding, and how to increase your bonding capacity. | | LR: Randy Blakenhorn, Secretary IDOT; Jodi Golden, Director CDB; Greg Bedalov, Director Illinois Tollway; Michael Sutton, President Infrastructure Engineering; and Matthew Cooper, Surety Underwriter Community Insurance Center |
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Other Workshops and Panels | Other Workshops and Panels include: - The CEO Roundtable with former nightly host of Fox 32's newscast, Robin Robinson includes four CEOs giving their insight on what it takes to succeed in business.
- A Telecommunications Panel with AT & T, Comcast, and Stratus Network.
- The Chamber's first ever Black Media Panel hosted by Charles Thomas, Political Editor ABC Channel 7 Chicago will talk about the importance of strengthening Black Media with leading executives from television, radio, and newspaper including the Chicago Crusader, the Chicago Defender, former Fox 32 Newscast Robin Robinson, and TBT News.
- An Information Technology Panel with the State of Illinois and the University of Illinois
- An International Trade Panel on how to do business Globally
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Awards Gala Thursday, August 13, 2015 | | | Lamman Rucker and 2013 Gala |
The convention concludes with an elegant Awards Gala Thursday evening from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM recognizing businesses and corporations for their outstanding contributions and successes. The Keynote speaker is Lamman Rucker, an American Actor best known for his role as T. Marshall Travers on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns, Will Brown on Tyler Perry's TBS sitcom Meet the Browns, and Troy Jackson in Why Did I Get Married.
Dress attire for this event is semi formal. |
To Register | Space is limited and filling up fast, so don't delay. Reserve your seat today. We offer reduced admission for ILBCC Chamber Members. Registration includes the Welcome Reception, Breakfast, Workshops, Lunch, the Gala, and Networking opportunities. Gala Tables are also available. For room reservations, call the Par-A-Dice reservations at 309-699-7711. Be sure to mention that you are attending the ILBCC Convention for the discounted rate (Hotel Code: 0812BCC). To register or for information on being an exhibitor or sponsor, go to www.ilbcc.org or call us at 309-740-4430. |
| | | 411 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1404 | Peoria, IL 61602 | Office: 309-740-4430 Fax: 309-672-1379 | www.ilbcc.org |
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