Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

2022 CI - MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Minority Business Development Center Black Business Alliance Peoria Chapter

WPNV 106.3 FM Radio 2139 SW Adams Street Peoria, IL 61605

Phone: (309) 966-3989 Website : mbdcpeoria.org Facebook : @Minority Business Development Center

We help keep your business in the BLACK, because the only color we see is GREEN.

Twitter : @CenterMinority Instagram : @mbdcpeoria KEY STAFF: Denise Moore, Founder/CEO dmoore@mbdcpeoria.org Garry Moore, Operation/Programming WPNV 106.3 FM info@mbdcpeoria.org BOARD MEMBERS:

VISION Building our community to be a place where individuals, families and businesses grow and prosper. CORE PROGRAMS Entrepreneurship Training Provides the aspiring and seasoned business owner education and training in the fundamentals of operating a successful business. Instruction includes business planning, development and finances. The aspiring owner will walk away with the confidence a good business foundation provides. Classes will be conducted by an individual with academic or professional experience in the subject matter. IT Workforce Development: Provides training toward national certifications Classes offering national certification op portunity have been specifically developed for those who want to pursue a career in IT. These certifications stress an under standing of PC compatibility, functional ity, software installation, hardware basics, networking, cyber security risks and their prevention. Classes will also cover a wide array of subjects such as the configuration of mobile and desktop computer operating systems, software deployment and fiber optics. National examinations are included with this training. Minority Contractor Development Designed to increase the business acumen of small contractors. Using subject matter experts in construction, participants will gain real world appreciation and network with companies that have work opportunities available. In addition,

Denise McWhorter, Chair Ken Anderson, Treasurer Marilyn Mosley, Secretary

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participants will be trained in managing a profitable business operation and obtain back-office support. ADDED VALUE SERVICES  Incubator Rental Space  Mailbox Services  Back office and answering service  Computer Lab  Classrooms UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE 2022 National Black Music Month WPNV 106.3 FM radio June 4, 2022 Spring OUTDOOR MARKET Minority Business Development Center 2139 SW Adams St. AUGUST 2022 National Black Business Month August 13, 2022 Summer OUTDOOR MARKET Business Expo Minority Business Development Center 2139 SW Adams St. “CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT” Annual Fundraising Gala September 17, 2022 Par-A-Dice Hotel, East Peoria, IL

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HOW TO HELP DONATE : Your tax-deductible donations allow us to provide FREE programming to under-served communities. Go to our website for secure on-line donations (mbdcpeoria.org) or send your check to 2139 SW Adams St. Peoria, IL 61602. VOLUNTEER : To mentor a start-up business, minority contractor or newly placed job seeker. SPONSOR : A student/class to learn IT Coding/Computer Training to prepare for the 21st Century. Contact our IT/Workforce Program Manager at 309-966-3989.

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