Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Enjoy family, great food, and rest. If you have some time, don't forget to squeeze in some of these events to meet more of your fellow Chicago Southsiders.
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TEDxChicago 2022. Speakers announced! Remember to mark your calendars for ticket drop on Thursday, June 9th @ 10 AM CDT at TEDxChicago.com.
My Turn to Own Wealth Gala. My Turn To Own is hosting their 1st annual Wealth Gala. The team is raffling off down payment assistance, gift cards and more. Many banks will be in the building. This is a black tie event! Grab your tickets at MyTurnToOwn.org.

Savvy Chicks in Real Estate Licensed & Unbothered Conference. Join the 4th Annual Savvy Chicks in Real Estate® Licensed & Unbothered® Conference with 24 + speakers, 27+ vendors, sponsors and more. Presenters will talk about creating multiple streams of income, and how to “Possess The Land” in every industry. Dates: June 10-12, 2022. Location: Downtown Chicago @@swissotelchi. Register here at bit.ly/licensedandunbothered4.

Afro Joe's Coffee Shop Reopens in Beverly. Afro Joe's is reopening and you're invited to this special event! Time: 8am, Live DJ Set from 11am - 1:30pm. Location: 1818 W. 99th St.
Black Women Professionals League Meet Up. Don't miss this meet up and celebration at the season opening of Pier 31 Beachside Bar & Grill. Time: 3-6pm. Location: Pier 31 Beachside Bar & Grill.

Chicago Mahogany Pullman/Roseland Tour. Book your tour with Shermann “Dilla” Thomas. Cost: $45. Time: 11:00am and 2:00pm. Click here to book your tour and learn more.
Party Noire: Deep Rooted (Memorial Day Party). Join Party Noire on Memorial Day for DEEP ROOTED, an exploration of Black dance music across styles and genres, from the clubs of Johannesburg to the streets of Kingston. Time: 3-8pm. Location: The Promontory @ 5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago, IL. Buy tickets here.
The DuSable Museum of African American History. Grab your free museum admission every Wednesday. Reserve your spot online to receive your pass. The museum is open from 11-4pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Last admission is 3:30pm. Click here for more information.
Summer of Reading Kickoff Event. The entire family is welcome to join this summer of reading kickoff event with award-winning authors Natalie Y. Moore and Zetta Elliott. This event is presented in partnership with Chicago Public Schools Family and Community Engagement, UChicago Charter School, 57th Street Books, Logan Center for the Arts, and UChicago's My Very Own Library program. Time: 5:30pm. Location: Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th Street, Chicago. Click here to register.
City of Chicago Business Education Webinar: City Inspections. This webinar will provide insight on how to operate a compliant business in the City of Chicago. Topics covered will include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, and zoning review procedures. Learn how to operate safely and avoid common setbacks. Time: 3pm. Location: Online. Click here for more information and to register.
Sip & Savor Wine Down Wednesdays. Join Sip & Savor every Wednesday for $5 wine and half off drinks until 7pm. Admission is free. Time: 5:00-9:30pm; Location: 5301 S. Hyde Park Blvd. Register here.

City of Chicago Business Education Webinar: Grants, Loans, Incentives and Free assistance for manufacturers. Every year, hundreds of Chicago manufacturers benefit from MILLIONS of dollars in grants, incentives, specialized loan programs and free assistance. Join Andrew Fogaty from the 36Squared Business Incubator in a discussion about Landing Government Contracts, Property Tax Reductions, SBA and other funding programs, Hiring/Training Reimbursements, and more. Time: 9:30 am. Location: Virtual. Click here to learn more and register. Please email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org with any webinar questions.

The NBMBAA, Chicago Chapter Presents: Summer Chic Social.

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