From Crain’s Chicago Business By Larry Ivory, President and CEO at Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce; Jaime di Paolo, CEO of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce As we take stock of all the change brought about by the global pandemic, there are some we hope never to see again and others that should be…Read More…

From The Chicago Crusader By Larry Ivory, President and CEO at Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce; Jaime di Paolo, CEO of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce To say that times are tough is a vast understatement, right now. There’s a raging pandemic making people and loved ones sick, the economy is faltering with rising…Read More…

From The Chicago Citizen The Illinois Coalition for Independent Work announced recently, that several new community groups, advocacy groups and racial equity organizations have joined the coalition to advocate for app-based drivers’ independence and improved access to benefits.     These groups join the Illinois Hispanic Chamber and the Black Chamber of Commerce in the…Read More…

From Crain’s Chicago Business Every Thursday in Chicago Comes Back, Emily Drake and Todd Connor provide resilient leadership insights to help your business move forward as we emerge from the pandemic. Drake and Connor facilitate Crain’s Leadership Academy. Drake is a licensed therapist, owner of the Collective Academy and a leadership coach. Connor is the founder of Bunker…Read More…

From the Chicago Defender The Illinois Coalition for Independent Work advocates for improved benefits and app-based driver’s independence. The Coalition received additional support this week with the addition of several community groups and organizations this week. Joining the Illinois Coalition for Independent Work are the Chicago Urban League, The Black Star Project, The National Latino…Read More…

From The Chicago Defender The Illinois Coalition for Independent Work launched to help elevate the voices and needs of Illinois’ app-based workers. The coalition aims to protect the independence and flexibility of app-based workers while also working to find legislative solutions to improve their access to benefits and other workforce protections. “Independent drivers take on…Read More…

De Puro Futbol La Coalición de Trabajadores Independientes de Illinois lanza una campaña para hacer escuchar las voces y las necesidades de los trabajadores de empresas basadas en aplicaciones móviles. La coalición busca proteger la independencia y flexibilidad de estos trabajadores, mientras dedica sus esfuerzos a hallar soluciones que mejoren el acceso a los beneficios…Read More…

From Black Chamber  As COVID-19 and the massive economic downturn change the lives and livelihood of every American in this country, we know firsthand Black businesses are hit the hardest.  The U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) represents Black businesses across the nation, who collectively generate over $150 billion in economic activity. These businesses grapple with systemic…Read More…

2020 has been tremendously challenging for communities across America and DoorDash remains committed to helping our partners navigate these difficult times, as well as what comes next. That’s why, as part of our recently announced five-year, $200 million Main Street Strong pledge to support merchants, Dashers, and local communities, DoorDash and the National Urban League are working…Read More…