Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow Summit 2024
Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
UIC Forum
1213 South Halsted Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States (US)
About the Event
Join the “Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow” Summit! 🌟
Are you ready to unlock financial success? Look no further than the “Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow Financial Empowerment Summit” (BWTT)—Chicago’s premier event for empowering residents like you!
🔑 Why Attend?
- Expert Insights: Learn from seasoned professionals, industry leaders, and financial experts who will share practical strategies for wealth accumulation.
- Community Connection: Connect with like-minded individuals, community organizations, and local businesses—all committed to your financial well-being.
- Actionable Workshops: Dive into interactive workshops that provide real-world tools for building long-term wealth.
- Secure Your Future: Discover how to safeguard your financial future and create lasting prosperity.
The City Treasurer’s Office is committed to providing accessibility for all individuals, including people with disabilities. To request accessibility, please contact Markayle Tolliver at [email protected] or 312-744-3363.
***Main Stage Schedule Highlights
DOORS OPEN AT 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – Welcome to BWTT
Speaker: Chicago Treasurer, Melissa Conyears-Ervin
Description: Kick off the event with a warm welcome from Chicago’s Treasurer.
10:15 AM – CTO Scholarship Acknowledgement
Description: Celebrate the achievements of our 2024 scholarship recipients.
10:30 AM – Sponsor Spotlight with Wells Fargo
Description: Learn about the impactful initiatives and support from Wells Fargo.
11:00 AM – Fireside Chat with Larenz Tate: All In the Family, Generational Wealth
Description: Join actor Larenz Tate for an insightful discussion on building and sustaining wealth across generations.
12:00 PM – All You Need to Know About Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Description: Discover the role and benefits of CDFIs in community development.
1:00 PM – The DNA of Achievers with Mathew Knowles
Presented by: US Bank
Description: Gain insights from Mathew Knowles on what it takes to be a high achiever.
2:00 PM – Money Matters Institute
Description: A comprehensive session on financial literacy and management.
3:00 PM – Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative
Speaker: Keke Palmer
Description: Learn from Keke Palmer on how to take control of your personal and professional story.
4:00 PM – Empowering Entrepreneurs: Old National Bank’s Small Business Programs
Speaker: Old National Bank
Description: Discover how to access essential resources and support for your small business from Old National Bank.
***Seminar Highlights:
12:00 PM Sessions:
- Home Repair and Restoration: Unlocking Funding and Resources
- Credit 101 with TransUnion
- Crime Victims Compensation in Chicago
- Investing is for Everyone with Chase
- “Introducción a Instituciones Bancarias” with Chase
2:00 PM Sessions:
- Demystifying Homeownership with Self Help Credit Union
- Real Estate Community Development Panel
- Smart Banking: Developing Banking Relationships with Chase
- Small Business with Joseph Business School
- BMO Harris Bank (Espanol)
4:00 PM Session:
- Hispanic Based Conversation: Banking (Espanol Only) “Introducción a Instituciones Bancarias”
***Young Adults BWTT Summit Schedule
11:00 AM – Youth Panel on Goal Setting and Leadership
Description: A panel discussion focused on setting goals and developing leadership skills.
12:00 PM – Lunch & Learn: Business Plan Building
Description: An interactive session on creating effective business plans.
2:00 PM – Social Dollars: Scaling and Monetizing Your Digital Brand
Description: Learn how to grow and monetize your digital presence.
3:00 PM – Join Main Stage Conversation with Keke Palmer
Description: Participate in the main stage discussion with Keke Palmer.
***SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE***
Location
UIC Forum
1213 South Halsted Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States (US)
Date and Time
Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
Sales Ended
Organizer
Chicago Treasurer’s Office
The Treasurer’s Office is committed to fulfilling this mission in a highly professional and ethical manner, while striving for transparency, efficiency, and preservation of public trust.
The Office of the City Treasurer serves as the banker, investor and custodian of public funds for the City of Chicago and the four City of Chicago employee pension funds. As the City’s investor, the Treasurer’s office oversees a $9 billion portfolio designed to protect and grow the city’s investments.
The Treasurer seeks to do more than simply earn money for the city; she seeks to positively impact the individual lives of Chicago residents in every neighborhood. The Office equitably promotes financial empowerment and small business growth in Chicago’s neighborhoods, working to ensure that every community has the tools it needs to develop and sustain its small businesses. The Office seeks to provide valuable services to citizens through research, best practices in financial management, and transparent, data-driven decision-making.
The City Treasurer has three main functions:
- Banker: The City Treasurer is responsible for maintaining all records and accounts associated with the City’s operating funds, as well as the escrow accounts held with various trustee banks.
- Investor: The City Treasurer is the Chief Investment Officer for the City and is responsible for managing the City’s investment portfolio.
- Advocate: The City Treasurer is authorized to conduct educational programs, provide counseling, and disseminate information regarding financial education, small business support, and access to banking for residents of the City.
Organizer
Chicago Treasurer’s Office
The Treasurer’s Office is committed to fulfilling this mission in a highly professional and ethical manner, while striving for transparency, efficiency, and preservation of public trust.
The Office of the City Treasurer serves as the banker, investor and custodian of public funds for the City of Chicago and the four City of Chicago employee pension funds. As the City’s investor, the Treasurer’s office oversees a $9 billion portfolio designed to protect and grow the city’s investments.
The Treasurer seeks to do more than simply earn money for the city; she seeks to positively impact the individual lives of Chicago residents in every neighborhood. The Office equitably promotes financial empowerment and small business growth in Chicago’s neighborhoods, working to ensure that every community has the tools it needs to develop and sustain its small businesses. The Office seeks to provide valuable services to citizens through research, best practices in financial management, and transparent, data-driven decision-making.
The City Treasurer has three main functions:
- Banker: The City Treasurer is responsible for maintaining all records and accounts associated with the City’s operating funds, as well as the escrow accounts held with various trustee banks.
- Investor: The City Treasurer is the Chief Investment Officer for the City and is responsible for managing the City’s investment portfolio.
- Advocate: The City Treasurer is authorized to conduct educational programs, provide counseling, and disseminate information regarding financial education, small business support, and access to banking for residents of the City.
