The U.S. Department of Commerce Illinois Minority Business Development Agency Host The 2024 Clean Energy Business Summit On February 29, 2024

Engage with the major Utilities, City of Chicago Airport Authority, CEJA, Department of Commerce, Capital Readiness Board, Banks in a riveting conversation about the Clean Energy Transition

CHICAGO, IL., February 15, 2024 – The Illinois MBDA Business Center and Strategic Exceptions Professional Consulting INC, is hosting its 2024 Clean Energy Business Summit at Malcolm X College in Chicago, IL on February 29, 2024.

The 2024 Clean Energy Business Summit is the first Clean Energy Summit of its kind in the Chicago, IL area. Sometimes referred to as “The Energy Transition”, the summit will deliver a full day of insights and strategies in sessions led by industry leaders covering topics that explore the many challenges, politics and economics of this move toward cleaner sources of energy. The summit will explore topics such as Exploring AI Applications in Clean Energy, The Role of Utilities in the Future of Clean Energy, How Hydrogen and Electric Vehicles are changing the way we move and more.

Hosted in partnership with the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce, this summit will bring

together major utilities such as Nicor Gas, Illinois American Water, Constellation Energy , People’s Gas, and the Chicago Airport Authority. This summit is an opportunity to hear first hand from the leaders in the utility and aviation space on what steps they are taking to move along “The Energy Transition" and what that looks like in 2030. The summit will feature captivating conversations and innovative insights with industry leaders and CEOs such as Jamie Rhee, Commissioner of Chicago Department of Aviation, Dwayne Pickett, Vice President of Hydrogen Market Development for Constellation Energy, Torrence Hinton, President of People’s Gas and North Shore Gas, Dave Perez, Chief Operating Officer for ComEd and Wendell Dallas, President & CEO for Nicor Gas. In addition, there will be matchmaking sessions for ready businesses to sit down and talk to some of the country’s leading supplier diversity experts from these companies and more to showcase their goods and services.

During lunch the summit committee will be recognizing MBEs and organizations who have achieved milestones in 2023. The day will be capped off with the Conversations and Connections Reception, located at Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center, 5820 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. It's the perfect opportunity to continue conversations, enjoy great music, and kickstart collaborations that extend beyond the summit.

“The Clean Energy Business Summit is for all businesses who are looking to grow and get access to contracting opportunities from the utilities and the airport. We are bringing these resources to assist you in getting access to large contracts in partnership with the Illinois Minority Business Development Agency. The Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping our members by partnering with resources that bring them value and help them to succeed. I am honored to partner with Terrie in this effort. “ - Larry Ivory, President/CEO of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce

“We are excited to bring our business summit back to Malcolm X College. This summit is for businesses of all sizes. Whether you are thinking about starting a business or if you are a ready TIER 1 or TIER 2 we have something for everyone. We have workshops that will help businesses learn about certification, bonding, business insurance, back office, to Main stage events on how MBE’s can do business with utilities and the airports, IL Tollway, CTA, IDOT, grant information, vendors , free resources and so much more. Our goals at IL MBDA is to help businesses grow through access to contracts, capital resources, business advising and more. We can’t wait to see you on the 29th!”

- Terrie Simmons, Operator and President of the Illinois Minority Business Development Agency Business Center

NOTES TO THE EDITORS

Summit Location:

2024 Clean Energy Business Summit,

Malcolm X College

1900 W Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612

Summit Time:

9:00am - 5:00pm

Conversations & Connections Location:

Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center, 5820 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Conversations & Conventions Time:

5:00pm - 8:00pm

For more information, please follow the link 2024 Clean Energy Business Summit.

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