Networking After Hours Event, "Procurement and the Minority Business," Friday, September 5, 2008, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Phillips Park Visitors Center, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, IL. To register, call the Chamber at (630) 859-9776.

For More Information on the Diversity Business Fair, Contact:

Judy Dawson at judydawson@qcaachamber.com or 630-859-9776

Aurora, IL – The Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce (QCAACC) proudly presents its 2008 Diversity Business Fair on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at Hollywood Casino 49 West Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506.  Featuring an exhibit and trade show area, the goal of this event is to provide minority and woman-owned businesses with a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services to purchasing agents from area casinos, businesses, business resource organizations, and other minority business owners in the Chicago metro area.

The QCAACC 2008 Diversity Business Fair will help minority and woman-owned business owners build relationships with the individuals responsible for making public and private purchasing decisions.

To register for the exhibit and trade show or to request more information, please contact Judy Dawson at 630-859-9776 or via email judydawson@qcaachamber.com.  A registration fee of $50 will apply to all exhibitors. Exhibit space is limited and reservations are required to display. Admission is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Valued sponsors for this event include: Hollywood Casino, Empress Casino, Grand Victoria Casino and Disney Parks.

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