Presented by BACP & Moderated by Kenya Merritt, City of Chicago Chief Small Business Officer

To honor and recognize the contributions of black-owned businesses, BACP is celebrating August as National Black Business Month. The panel discussion will feature Black entrepreneurs covering best practices for marketing, planning, and accessing capital for your business. Also, you will learn the business support available at neighborhood community development centers.

Panelists:

• Kimberly Moore, President of KDM Engineering

• Vincent Williams is the 5th President and Chief Executive Officer for the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council

• Trez V. Pugh III, Founder & CEO, Sip & Savor Hospitality Group, Inc.