CHICAGO, IL, March 31, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- More than 75 women attended the sold-out "Minding Our Business – Part II: Power, Protection and Possibilities" event, presented by the Business Leadership Council (BLC) in celebration of Women's History Month recently at The Haven Event Center in Chicago. The elevated strategy session featured a dynamic panel and breakout discussions focused on entrepreneurship, capital access, corporate navigation, and strategic partnerships. Pictured (left to right) are: Avis LaVelle, A. LaVelle Consulting Services; Roni Jackson, Red Flag Media; Desiree Rogers, Black Opal LLC; Dorri McWhorter, The Executives' Club of Chicago; Keiana Barrett, Business Leadership Council; Melody Spann-Cooper, Midway Broadcasting Corp.; Kalia Coleman, Riley, Safer, Holmes and Cancila LLP; Minyon Moore, Dewey Square Group; and Wynona Redmond, Wyn-Win Communications. Founded in 2010, BLC is Chicago's premier organization for Black business leaders, bringing together more than 120 executives across more than 25 industries to foster mentorship, collaboration, and community impact.

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