Black Business Alliance Peoria Chapter

09/17/2019

5th Annual Celebrating Achievement Gala
https://www.bbapeoria.org/

05/11/2019

Dear Entrepreneur,

The State of Illinois is offering $15 million dollars of GRANT funding to minority businesses that are working or would like to work in underserved communities. On Monday, May 13 at 2pm inside the Gateway building, the Department of Commerce will provide an overview of this opportunity, talk about how to apply and answer any questions.

Attached is a link to the actual application, (https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/Pages/2019_OMEE_NOFO.aspx), which includes information and forms that will need to be completed in order to apply for a grant. Please review the attached information, highlight and list any questions you might have, so on May 13th you can ask those questions to the state representatives.

Once again the meeting is Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Gateway Building in downtown Peoria (200 NE Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602). The time is 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Please remember to register at https://nofo513peoria.eventbrite.com.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at the Minority Business Development Center at (309) 966-3989 ext. #4.

You are invited to join us for an Office of Minority Economic Empowerment Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Presentation. The NOFO will set forth the requirements of the 2019 Department and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Minority-owned Business Capital and Infrastructure Program. The funding opportu...

08/14/2017

Thank you to everyone who attended our 'Celebrating Achievement' gala this past Saturday. A SPECIAL THANK goes our to Michelle Sanders, who came, saw, conquered...translate that to she pitched in anywhere and everywhere she thought she could be helpful! Truly, the event was made even more successful because of her. Thank you my sister...I was truly blessed by you on Saturday!!

05/17/2017

Reminder...

2017

05/03/2017

This is our annual fundraiser to support the activities of the Black Business Alliance Peoria Chapter, WPNV 106.3FM and the Minority Business Development Center, all operating as a 501c3 non-profit.

PLEASE plan to come out as we will also recognize those in the African-American Business community who are making a difference!! PLEASE SHARE..THANKS!

05/03/2017

2017

02/10/2017

Black Business Alliance member Sweetcakes by Rachael Parker was profiled in tonights news segment. Congratulations Rachael for being selected for this pilot State program!

Governor Rauner is making a push to support minority entrepreneurs, setting his sights on Peoria.

11/24/2016

CONGRATULATIONS to Rachael Parker (Sweetcakes By Rachael) as she assist her daughter Riley in opening Riley's Cupcake and Coffee Lounge in Downtown Peoria. The Black Business Alliance is proud to count them as members and strongly urge you to support this business. Located just across from the Peoria County Courthouse on Main street.

Riley's Cupcake and Coffee Lounge will have their soft opening during the Christmas Parade on BLACK FRIDAY!! The shop is located at 315 Main St. SUPPORT...SUPPORT...SUPPORT!!

PEORIA — This stretch of Main Street is becoming a pretty sweet block. When Riley's Cupcake & Coffee Lounge, 315 Main St., opens Friday, it

11/08/2016

DID YOU MISS THE BBA PEORIA MEETING TONIGHT??

Then YOU missed getting information on a GRANT for FREE MONEY to start your business! To find out how to apply for this RARE GRANT OPPORTUNITY offered by the City of Peoria...Contact Cesar Suarez.at [email protected]. Tell him you heard about it from the BBA!! Application deadline is in 1 week.

You also missed Supreme Accounting and Tax Services present on SAVING YOUR TAX DOLLARS.

DON'T MISS NEXT MONTHS MEETING...IT COULD COST YOU!

10/27/2016

It is not too late to get your tickets to the gala!! Friday, November 4th!
You may purchase and pick up gala tickets on Saturday, October 29th from noon - 3:00 p.m. at BBA Offices located at 2139 SW Adams Street.
OR...
Purchase tickets at Janet's Just For You on 1750 N. Sheridan and at Smo-King Pit in Northwoods Mall.

You may also purchase tickets online at:
http://www.bbapeoria.org/celebrating-achievement/

Presented by the Black Business Alliance Peoria Chapter, WPNV 106.3FM and the Minority Business Development Center Interim President, Eureka College, Eureka, Illinois “College home of former …