IL Black Alliance Chamber of Commerce

08/25/2026

During our Juneteenth celebration, we had the opportunity to hear directly from entrepreneurs and community leaders. Those conversations deserve to continue. Meet the businesses strengthening our communities!

08/10/2026

What are you waiting for👀. Register now‼️https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDlwALV8B4cTwil_PXau8YdilHZ0pm4lOocgWH0g3NTNzAfw/viewform

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Celebrate Black Business Month by investing in your business!

Join the National Black Business Month Workshop Series for practical sessions designed to help entrepreneurs grow and succeed.

Tonight’s Workshop
Marketing, AI, Business & Collaboration Hub
Thursday, August 6 | 7:00 PM CST

Learn how AI-powered tools and collaboration can help streamline your business and unlock new opportunities.

Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 826 3870 8561
Passcode: 545345
https://bit.ly/4z0FCng

08/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Juneteenth Lake County Raffle Winners! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our raffle winners! We hope you enjoy your prizes, and thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth during the Juneteenth Lake County celebration. Your support means so much to us!

We’re excited to see everyone again at the 20th Annual North Chicago Community Days! Be sure to stop by the Illinois Black Alliance Chamber of Commerce (ILBACC) booth to say hello, connect with us, and enter for another chance to win.

✨ You never know—it could be your turn next!

See you tomorrow! 🎊🎁

07/21/2026

📣 ILBACC Business Spotlight

Black-owned businesses are a driving force behind innovation, job creation, and economic growth—and opportunities like this help take that impact even further.

Join Speaker of the House and 7th District State Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, for the Black Business Empowerment Expo.

Whether you’re launching a new business, looking to expand, or seeking valuable resources and connections, this event is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools to succeed.

🗓 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 2525 W. Lexington St., Broadview, IL

💼 Connect with industry experts
🤝 Build meaningful relationships
📚 Access business resources and support
🚀 Discover opportunities to grow and scale your business

We encourage our ILBACC members, partners, and the broader business community to take advantage of this opportunity. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Your business deserves the tools to thrive. Join Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the Black Business Empowerment Expo, a day of expert insights, practical resources, networking, and opportunities to help your business grow. Lunch will be provided. Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04pH9QW0

07/20/2026

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🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to Our Founder, Dr. Sylvia England! 🎂🎉

Today, we celebrate an extraordinary woman whose vision, passion, and unwavering dedication have transformed lives and preserved history for generations to come.

Because of Dr. Sylvia England's leadership, The African American Museum at The England Manor has become a place where history comes alive, stories are preserved, communities are united, and future generations are inspired. Since founding the museum in 2019, she has devoted countless hours to educating thousands of visitors, creating meaningful exhibits, recording local oral histories, leading educational tours, developing youth programs, and ensuring that African American history remains visible and celebrated throughout Lake County and beyond.

Her commitment extends far beyond the walls of the museum. Through her leadership, countless students, families, educators, and community members have gained a deeper appreciation for the rich history, culture, resilience, and accomplishments of African Americans.

Dr. England reminds us that preserving history is not simply about remembering the past. It is about shaping the future by ensuring that every story is told, every voice is heard, and every generation understands the shoulders upon which we stand.

As we celebrate her birthday, we also celebrate her remarkable legacy of service, education, and community leadership. We are incredibly grateful for her vision and for the impact she continues to make every single day.

Please join us in wishing Dr. Sylvia England a very Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂💚❤️🖤

Leave your birthday wishes in the comments below and help us celebrate an amazing leader whose work continues to inspire our community every day.

07/16/2026

📢 We're excited to share this with our community!

Great things are happening, and we're proud to help amplify the work being done. Be sure to check out the original post below, show your support, and share it with your family and friends.

When we support one another, we strengthen our community and create opportunities for even greater impact.

Take a look, get involved, and help us spread the word! 💙

IL Black Alliance Chamber of Commerce

❤️ THANK YOU!

Thank you to the Illinois Black Alliance Chamber of Commerce for championing small businesses and investing in communities across Illinois.

Your partnership helps make North Chicago Community Days an event where businesses and families can thrive together.

We appreciate your continued support!

06/21/2026

Everybody’s talking about the … but THIS is our version.

This is ILBACC at the Atlanta Black Chambers Conference, connecting with Black business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers from across the country.

The conversations.
The connections.
The opportunities.
The vision.

This is what Black excellence looks like in business. 🖤

We weren’t just attending, we were building relationships, sharing ideas, and bringing back resources that help strengthen Black businesses throughout Illinois.

The future is being built in rooms like these.

Atlanta showed love. Illinois showed up. And we’re just getting started.

06/20/2026

What an amazing opportunity it was to speak to Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham about the importance of Juneteenth and community representation! Thank you for taking the time to uplift the community Mayor, happy Juneteenth!