DOLTON – As a diversity advocate and Black-owned business supporter, State Senator Harris, III (D-Harvey) echoed the importance of increasing the number of opportunities for Black vendors to do business with the state.
“Every local government, industry, and statewide project should include vendors from diverse backgrounds,” Harris said. “Diverse businesses typically encounter barriers that challenge their startup and sustainability efforts. However, our supplier diversity strategies can improve their procurement opportunities.”
ComEd has announced it is reopening satellite sites in local communities to continue administering available financial assistance funds through its care programs. With the reopening of CEDA and LIHEAP agencies, which also administer ComEd’s CARE programs, the temporary satellite sites provide additional access in low-income communities where customers can apply for help paying their electricity bills.
On September 24 I will be hosting a Scholarship Fair in conjunction with School District 205 and the Infinite Scholars Program. All colleges in attendance will be seeking to award scholarships to deserving students.
The Infinite Scholars Program has matched students to scholarships in excess of a billion dollars over the last ten years.
Please Join me for this exciting event.

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