Social Enterprise 2025
April 4 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Don’t miss Social Enterprise 2025! The University of Illinois Chicago, Social Enterprise Chicago, and the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation invite you to attend Social Enterprise 2025. Join us for breakfast and a morning of insightful discussions, networking, and learning from industry experts. Explore next step strategies for maximizing impact, sustainability, and discover innovative ways to strengthen your mission-driven initiatives. Network with like-minded changemakers and strategies for sustainable impact.
Welcome, Remarks & Key Note Addresses
• Teresa Cordova, Director Great Cities Institute, Professor of Urban Planning and Policy, UIC
• Commissioner Alma E. Anaya, Chair Cook County Commission on Social Innovation
• Representative Jesús “Chuy” García, 4th Congressional District of IL
• Marc J. Lane, Pres. The Law Office of Marc J. Lane PC & Social Enterprise Chicago, Vice Chair, Cook County Commission on Social Innovation
• Walter Mendenhall IV, Ex. Dr. Male Mogul Institute
Session I: Strategies for Social Enterprises & Innovation
• Harry Alston Jr., SVP, The Safer Policy Institute, Commissioner, Cook County Commission on Social Innovation
• Rodger Cooley, Ex. Dr., Chicago Food Policy Action Council, Commissioner, Cook County Commission on Social Innovation
Session II: Discover Opportunities with Cook County
• Xochitl Flores, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Economic Development, Cook County Government
• Jessica Caffrey, Executive Director, Cook County Land Bank Authority,
• Raffi Sarrafian, Chief Procurement Officer, Cook County Department of Procurement
Session III: Explore Legal Structures of Social Enterprises: L3C and B Corporations
• Marc J Lane, President, Jeremy Kritt, Atty., The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane PC
Come network with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge in various fields. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of Social Enterprise 2025!
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Locations: UIC Student Center East
Date and Time: April 4th, 2025; 8 AM to 12 PM CDT
Website: www.socentchi.com
