Categories: PR.com

Economic Development Symposium Featuring John W. Rogers, Jr and Valerie Jarrett to Address Multi-Millions of Dollars at Stake for Chicago’s Southeast Lakefront Region

The South East Chicago Commission (SECC) will host the inaugural regional economic development symposium focused on strengthening the business districts in Chicago’s Southeast lakefront neighborhoods. Facing major capital investments, commercial corridor redevelopment and significant gentrification within the next three years, the SECC Symposium on Saturday, October 12, 2019 will begin a needed discourse about business development.

Chicago, IL, October 03, 2019 –(PR.com)– The Symposium is a highly-interactive opportunity for business networking, learning exchanges, and strategic collaboration. Attendees will benefit from a wide spectrum of perspectives including insights presented by the City of Chicago, Institute for Justice on Entrepreneurship, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, and Together Chicago.

The SECC Symposium will convene more than 12 guest speakers to engage the audience of entrepreneurs, business executives, property owners, investors, financial institutions, policy leaders and business development practitioners as a diverse, cross-sector community committed to economic vitality.

The Keynote Conversation features John W. Rogers, Jr., President and CEO of Ariel Investments, and Valerie Jarrett, author and former senior advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama. Rogers and Jarrett will introduce the theme “Fueling Our Economic Evolution” with a focus on capital investments and economic vitality.

The Deep Dive will feature Derrick Collins, Dean of the College of Business, Chicago State University. Collins will reveal essential insights and secrets to growth capital for small businesses and how investors and financial institutions can align with businesses seeking capital.

What: 2019 SECC Symposium: Fueling Our Economic Evolution
When: Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Where: The University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, Keller Center
Who: South East Chicago Commission
Web: www.secc-chicago.org

Tickets are available now. All attendees must pre-register online due to limited seating and security.

The 2019 SECC Symposium is sponsored by World Business Chicago, CEI Media Group, Gensler, Groupon, Civility Beverage Group, Ariel Investments, Charity & Associates, CIBC Bank, Moon Meals, Greater Bronzeville Neighborhood Network, Self-Help Federal Credit Union, Shall We Wine, Business Affairs Consumer Protection, Benefit Chicago, Downtown Hyde Park Chicago, and The University of Chicago Harris Public Policy. SECC’s major operational funders include the MacArthur Foundation, Bank of America, City of Chicago, PNC Bank and The University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement.

About South East Chicago Commission (SECC)
SECC facilitates and supports economic development within Chicago’s Southeast lakefront communities including Kenwood, Hyde Park, Oakland, Washington Park and Woodlawn. Heavily focused on civic leadership, SECC fosters collaboration and coordination among businesses, organizations and institutions to promote job creation, community investment and economic vitality.

For media inquiries or media passes, please contact:
PJ McGuire, Director, CEI Media Group | pjmcguire@ceimediagroup.com | phone: 872-244-8025

IR Press

Share
Published by
IR Press

Recent Posts

OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for November 2024

WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions taken against…

23 hours ago

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the 30th Anniversary of the Community Development Financial Institution Fund

As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. It’s an honor to welcome President Clinton to Treasury today…

2 days ago

Treasury Sanctions Gazprombank and Takes Additional Steps to Curtail Russia’s Use of the International Financial System

Treasury imposes sanctions on dozens of Russian banks, securities registrars, and finance officials; OFAC issues…

2 days ago

Acting Comptroller Testifies on State of the Federal Banking System

WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller Michael J. Hsu today testified on the state of the federal banking system…

2 days ago

Remarks by Assistant Secretary for International Finance Brent Neiman on the U.S. Cross-Border Payments Agenda

As Prepared for Delivery Thank you very much for the opportunity to be here today, and…

4 days ago