12th Annual Convention

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1 ILBCC CONVENTION STAFF Janis Ivory Program Kenyatta Fisher Business Development Executive Assistant Jamara Bell Administrative Assistant Opportunity is Knocking... Open the Door. ILLINOIS BLACK CHAMBER COMMERCE Mic Lord Mic Williams Director Marketing and PR Chama St. Louis Independent Consultant Project Management 12th Annual Convention August 9-10, 2017 Program book sponsored by Environmental Design International (EDI) Paradice Hotel & Casino 21 Blackjack Blvd East Peoria, IL 61611

2 As president and CEO of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, I want to welcome you to our 12th Annual Statewide Convention. Over the year, the chamber has strived to identify opportunities that open doors for our members to grow their business capacity. As a membership organization, we ultimately strive to serve the best interest of our members. It is my vision that all of you attending our annual state convention this year will have the opportunity to network with key players from around the state of Illinois and country grow your business. FROM THE PRESIDENT... Larry D. Ivory President/CEO 2016 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN... Bob Dale Chairman Welcome I ve been a part of the Illinois business landscape for over 40 years. The reason my company, RJ Dale Advertising and Public Relations was successful, is because the people I relied upon, the Black community, cared about me and the success of my business. I m here to make sure the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce continues to fulfill that role which was so vital to me during my years in business. We have worked hard to provide you with the very best experience. Whether you are a mature business, new business or considering starting a business, there is something here of value for you.

3 BOARD MEMBERS 2016 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS Larry Ivory President Robert Dale Chairman Steve Davis Tina Wilkins Charisse Witherspoon Diana Hennignton Ayton Taylor, Sr. Treasurer Mike Sutton Tanya Adams Secretary Bill Owens Dr. Francis Ihejirika Lester Blair Keymanna Paulas Tricia Teague Crystal Young George Williams

4 BOARD MEMBERS CONVENTION SPONSORS ryce Wilson Andre Fair John Griffin Cornel Darden, Jr. Wole Adeoye oard Member OTHER SPONSORS Lee Coleman Will Kyles Vincent Gilbert Rick Hammond Southern Regional VP Central Regional VP Northern Regional VP Legal Counsel CO August 9, 2017(Wednesday) 1:00 pm 6:00 pm Convention Registration 2:30 pm 3:00 pm Procurement Compliance Workshop (Presented by Senator James Clayborne, Jr. & President Larry Ivory) 3:00 pm 4:30 pm Construction Opportunity Fair (CHA, PHA, U of I, PPS) 4:30 pm 6:00 pm Contracting with the Casinos (Illinois Casinos) 6:00 pm 9:00 pm Welcome Reception (Deborah Sawyer Award, Cross Pollination Social Media Campaign)

5 CONVENTION SPONSORS CONVENTION SCHEDULE SILVER SPONSORS August 10, 2017(Thursday) 7:30 am 8:30 am Breakfast (Guest Speaker Honorable Gov. Bruce Rauner) 9:15 am 10:30 am Utility CEO Roundtable (Peoples Gas, Ameren, ComEd, Nicor Gas) 10:30am 11:45am Contracting with State Agencies (Illinois Tollway, IDOT, CMS, CDB, City of Chicago, Cook County) 11:30 am 12:00 pm LUNCH (Guest Speaker Dr. Francis Ihejirika) 12:15 pm 1:15 pm Health Care Panel 1:15 pm 2:30 pm s Round Table (Waukegan, North Chicago, Aurora, Robbins, Kankakee) 2:45 pm 3:00 pm Banking and Finance Roundtable 3:30 pm 5:00 pm The Democratic Candidates Forum 2017 Awards Show & Gala - Outstanding Corporate Leadership (Charles Matthews, President /CEO Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) - New Business of the Year (Marseil Jackson, CEO Rental Harvest) - Outstanding Business Award (Charles Harrell II, CEO/President IT Architect Corporation) - Parren Mitchell Outstanding Service Award ( Sam Cunningham, Waukegan, Illinois) - Arthur Fletcher Outstanding Leadership Award (Hon. Richard Boykin, Cook County Commissioner) - Agency of the Year Award (Jamie Rhee, Director of Procurement, City of Chicago & Aaron Carter, Executive Director of Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative) - John Rogers Lifetime Achievement Award (William W.L Lillard, Founder StarPlanet TV) - Deborah Sawyer Award (Michelle Blaise, Senior Vice President, ComEd)

6 VIP GUEST & PANEL SPEAKERS CONVENTION SPONSORS PREMIER SPONSOR Honorable Governor Bruce Rauner Mike Hoffman Director Central Management Services Greg Bedalov Executive Director Illinois Tollway Jamie L. Rhee Chief Procurement Officer City of Chicago PLATINUM SPONSORS Richard Mark Chairman/ President Ameren Illinois Company Charles Matthews President/CEO Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Melvin D. Williams President,, Nicor Gas Sr. V.P. Southern Gas Company Anne Prammaggiore President/CEO ComEd Eugene Jones CEO Chicago Housing Authority GOLD SPONSORS Richard Boykin Commissioner Cook County James Clayborne, Jr. Illinois State Senator/ Majority Leader of the Senate Michelle Relerford Reporter NBC Universal Mistress of Ceremony Chasity Wells- Armstrong Kankakee, Illinois SILVER SPONSORS

7 GALA AWARD WINNERS Arthur Fletcher Outstanding Leadership Award Hon. Richard R. Boykin Cook County Commissioner VIP GUEST & PANEL SPEAKERS This award is given to an individual or an organization that has had a dramatic impact on the lives of African Americans and has been a real champion in bringing about economic empowerment of the African American Community. Agency of the Year Award Jamie L. Rhee Director Procurement, City of Chicago Tom Swoik Executive Director Illinois Casino Gaming Association Jim Thomason General Manager Grand Victoria Casino Terry Hanger General Manager Casino Queen East St. Louis, Illinois Bill Hayles VP General Manager Hollywood Casino This award is given to the agency who has demonstrated commitment to diversity and improving African American procurement participation throughout the state. Agency of the Year Award Aaron Carter Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative This award is given to the agency who has demonstrated commitment to diversity and improving African American procurement participation throughout the state. Mark Bennett General Manager Jumer s Casino Joelle Shearin V.P. & General Manager Argosy Casino Mike Wilson Deputy Director Construction Capital Development Board J. Alexander Martin Co-Founder FUBU John Rogers Lifetime Achievement Award William Lovell W.L. Lillard Star Planet TV This award is given to the individual who has displayed outstanding leadership in business and in the community and who has had a positive impact on others. Carl Brown Co-Founder FUBU John Trotta SVP and Central Region Business Manager WSP Michelle Blaise Senior VP Technical Service, ComED (Winner of Deborah Sawyer Award) Dr, Francis Ihejirika Founder/CEO Pass Program

8 VIP GUESTS & P ANEL SPEAKERS GALA AWARD WINNERS Outstanding Corporate Leadership Charles Matthews, President and CEO Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Sam Cunningham Waukegan, Illinois Leon Rockingham North Chicago Illinois Richard C. Irvin Aurora, Illinois Tyrone Ward Robbins, Illinois This award is give n to an individual or an organization that is a champion for creating and maintaining diversity within their company. This award recipient also displays a high level of commitment to the needs of the black business community and possess a high level of integrity by leading through example. New Business of the Year Marseil Jackson, CEO- Rental Harvest This award is to a business who has been in existence for less than three years, has demonstrated their unique place in the market and excelled in their ability to expand their market share. Mick Willis CFO Peoria Public Schools Dale Morrison, Esq. Supplier Diversity Coordinator Univ. of Illinois Paul Bollinger CEO Peoria Housing Authority Shannon Andrews Chief Procurement Officer Cook County Outstanding Business Award Charles Harrell, II CEO/President The IT Architect Corporation This award is given to individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, business growth and development and who exemplify a high level of business excellence and professionalism. The Parren J. Mitchell Outstanding Service Award Sam Cunningham Waukegan, Illinois Harry Alford Founder National Black Chamber of Commerce Kay Debow Co Founder National Black Chamber of Commerce John E Harmon, Sr. President /CEO African American Chamber of New Jersey Brian Robinson Managing Member Innovative Regulatory Risk Advisors, LLC This award is given to an individual or organization that has had a dramatic impact on the lives of African Americans and has been a real champion in bringing about economic empowerment of the black community.