The Hidden Cost of Exclusion: Why Black Businesses Are Losing Millions in Illinois Contracts

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Good morning, Chicago! On this week’s Wake Up Show Chicago, LaDonna Raeh and Dr. Larry Ivory dive into a critical conversation about economic fairness and opportunity.

We begin with an update from Phoenix Strategies in Washington, D.C., covering national policy shifts that impact Black-owned businesses. Then we bring it home to Illinois — where Dr. Ivory, President & CEO of the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce, exposes how changes in the BEP recertification process have caused Black businesses to lose millions of dollars in contracting opportunities.

This episode breaks down what procurement really means for our community, why Black businesses are being isolated, and why we must hold the Black Caucus and local leaders accountable for establishing a sheltered market to ensure equitable access.

Stay tuned until the end as we share how you can get involved and join the movement by becoming a member of the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce.

Watch. Listen. Act.
Because the future of our community depends on who wins these contracts.

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