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Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Recently issued the following announcement.
Bernadette Smith is a proud LQBTQ+ woman, sought-after speaker, and founder of The Equality Institute. She works hard to help organizations and companies to become more diverse, by helping them develop amazing DEI programs that are modern and effective.
And in her new book “Inclusive 360”, she will teach you the same important lessons, such as:
- Why you need to understand your “why”
- How to establishing your baseline
- The steps to take to set diversity targets
- How to increase and promote diversity
- How to improve representation
- And much, much more.
But, if you can fully embrace diversity, equality and, inclusivity like many of the world’s top organizations do, you will thrive and build a winning team in the process.
Pre Order Inclusive 360 Today Disability Lead needs positive disruptors like you! Disability Lead is now accepting applications throughout the Chicago region for the Institute, the only leadership program in the nation designed for leaders with disabilities. The Institute centers disability identity to explore leadership skills, civic engagement, and understanding of self and others. Past Fellows in the Institute range from community activists and artists to entrepreneurs and corporate employees.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply to be a 2022 Fellow today! The early bird deadline on September 24 guarantees an interview. The final deadline is October 8.
As part of Governor JB Pritzker’s overall economic recovery strategy, the $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program aims to deploy small businesses recovery grants for those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. The B2B grant program builds on the success of last year's Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program – an equity focused business relief program, which directed $290 million to 9,000 businesses in 98 communities across Illinois. B2B is a key component of the Governor’s $1.5 billion economic recovery plan, aimed toward a swift and equitable deployment of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds that have been designated for Illinois to assist in recovery from the COVID pandemic.
To assist small businesses with the B2B application process and other upcoming or ongoing economic recovery grant programs offered at the State or federal level. DCEO has invested $9 million in support of Community Navigator organizations working in every region of the state. These organizations will provide technical assistance to businesses, with a focus on underserved businesses including minority, rural, veteran and women-owned businesses.Learn More & Apply
Every Saturday Starting October 2, 2021
Application Deadline September 8, 2021
The LGBTQ+ Biz Boot Camp was founded by the LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois in 2019 to assist LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs with launching and growing sustainable businesses that will positively impact our local communities. The Boot Camp is designed for businesses with at least one-year of hands-on experience in operating their business, but all interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
More info & Registration
Thursday, September 9
5:30–7:00 pm
For the September 2021 FLEX, we will come together to discuss personal & professional branding, and its impact for both entrepreneurs and working professionals. We will listen in on a short Q&A as others share examples of their own personal branding, and then will engage in an interactive activity.
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