Location
Gary Comer Youth Center
7200 S. Ingleside
Chicago, IL 60649, United States (US)
Date & Time
Sat, Jun 3, 2023, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CT
Hey South Shore Community, let’s talk about wealth!
You are invited to join The South Shore Chamber and the South Shore Chamber Community Development Corporation to learn about wealth building strategies happening RIGHT NOW for ALL South Shore Residents.
This is a free event.
Community Development Main Stage
- Learn about new developments coming to South Shore, Revitalization Strategies, The South Shore Quality of Life Plan and more!
- Small Business Track Featuring Industry Panel Discussions
- Topics
- Community Investment and Wealth Building Strategies
- Restaurant/Food & Beverage
- Retail Readiness
- Construction & the Trades
- Early Education & Childcare
- Cannabis
- Topics
Panels
Community Development: 9AM - 10AM
- Ja’Net Defell, Community Desk Chicago
- Michael Kelley, Bennett Place
- Nneka Onwuzurike, City of Chicago, Mayor’s Office
- Anton Seals, South Shore Works
- Gerald Williams, Gerald-Mot Development
Construction and the Trades: 10AM - 11AM
- Pamyla Brown, Turner Construction Company
- Nitika Nautiyal, Business Services Collective NFP
Restaurant/Food & Beverage: 11AM - 12PM
- Nedra Fears, Greater Chatham Initiative
- Tanya Richardson, Batter & Berries
Retail Readiness: 12:30PM - 1:15PM
- Carlas Prince – Prince Realty Group, Woodlawn Diversity in Action
- Dr. Feyi Sangoleye, 37 Oaks
Early Education & Childcare: 1:15PM - 2PM
- Michelle Davis, Sebastian’s Village of Friends
- Michelle Redd, Building Blocks Learning Academy
- Candice Washington, Brown Books & Paint Brushes
Cannabis Industry: 2PM - 3PM
- Donna Bracey, BWF Consultants
- Candace Clark, Hi Tech Consulting
- Paul Stewart, IL Minority Cannabis Business Owners