SERIES ONE: VALUE TO INVESTMENT PROPOSITION A BOTTOM-UP ECONOMIC MOVEMENT

SUBJECT: Stimulating Local Consumers:  A 10-Part Series

The special meeting on April 17, 2025, brought together mission-driven representatives from various sectors, including banking, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), the Chamber of Commerce, healthcare, real estate development, and small retail businesses, to discuss the local economic climate. Participants were encouraged to focus on their contributions rather than their titles, and we referred to low-income communities as "Investment Opportunity Communities" (IOCs).

A standout moment occurred when one entrepreneur confidently shared, "I'm a Streetwise Vendor, and I am not homeless anymore!" This highlights the value proposition of transitioning from homelessness to greater self-reliance.

SERIES TWO: THE IDEA HUB

Intersection of Housing and Wellness – a multi-trillion-dollar Tabula Rasa! Introducing: The Idea Hub with Dr. Molly Netter from DePaul University School of Nursing, Fatima Mirza, MBA, MPA, PMP, and Worry Free Community!

WHEN: May 29 2025

WHERE: 6533 S. Cottage Grove

TIME: 1-2:30 pm

Please be prompt door closes at 1pm 

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