The Breaking Barriers Summit is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as a woman or minority entrepreneur in Illinois. 📅 March 6, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville – Mundelein. This half-day event brings together top experts and business leaders to share practical strategies for overcoming systemic barriers and accelerating your business growth. 🌟 Whether you’re seeking capital, negotiating your value, expanding your network, or navigating regulations, you’ll leave with actionable tools and new connections. 👉 Register now: click here!

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Breaking Barriers Summit — Unlock the tools and strategies to break through obstacles and achieve business success.

In this session you’ll learn:
• How to secure and grow capital
• Ways to confidently claim your value
• Strategies to expand markets and networks

👤 About the speaker/host: Jennifer Serino, Executive Director, Lake County Workforce Development. Jennifer is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through workforce innovation and support.

🏢 About Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OE3): OE3 champions equitable opportunities and resources for minority-owned businesses across Illinois.

💡 Perfect for: entrepreneurs, small-biz owners, community leaders, and advocates. See you there!