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Black Contractors protesting at the central headquarters of CHA because of the dismantling of JOC program that provided business and job opportunities. Ms Patricia Davis (left) protesting unfair dismantling of CHA’s JOC Program which benefited small Black Contractors. Black contractors, who were part of the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)’s JOC (Job […] By Hazel Trice Edney Rev. Jonathan Weaver National Bankers Association President Michael Grant, U.S. Black Chambers Inc. President Ron Busby, and A.M.E. board member Rev. Jonathan Weaver discuss a new plan for economic development through the Black Church. When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, he and other protestors had won passage of […]
Richard Boykin, candidate for Cook County Commissioner of the 1st District announced, at his Chicago satellite campaign office (5641 W. Division Street) opening, a Day of Action for campaign volunteers on Saturday, January 25.Supporters for Boykin’s were greeted and welcomed for volunteering, neighborhood canvassing and phone banking. They were encouraged by Boykin […] Check Out these Business Development, Local Event, Ex-Offender and Social Service Program Activities24TH Ward Alderman Michael D. Chandler is pleased to announce the following business development, local event, ex-offender and social service programs and activities available to 24th Ward residents. City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Launches New Small Business Center Support Website: The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and […] 24TH Ward Alderman Michael D. Chandler is pleased to announce the following business development, adult education, and community service and employment opportunities available to 24th Ward residents. City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services Workshops: The City of Chicago is now offering over 13 free workshops, presented quarterly, to educate citizens and businesses owners […] Thirty entrepreneurs from Chicago’s West Side will be selected to participate in a one-year program and receive up to a $6,000 grant for start-up business expenses. Participants will attend 15 weekly classes to develop a business plan, work with experienced business mentors each month for a year, and join a community of innovators on Chicago’s […] |
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