Partners
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Donate to Chicago Elite Classic.
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Alliance of Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs
Alliance of Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs supports Chicago Elite Classic
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Fed Ex
FedEx is celebrating years of serving the Chicagoland community while focusing on sustainability efforts! They are extremely delighted to be a major Sponsor for the Chicago Elite Classic. At FedEx, we recognize the importance of education and excellence. FedEx is proud to Salute the Chicago Elite Classic.
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Nike
Nike supports Chicago Elite Classic
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Common Ground Foundation
The Common Ground Foundation, founded by Hip Hop Artist/Actor/Author Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. better known as "Common" supports the Chicago Elite Classic
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McKissack & MCKissack
McKissack & McKissack is woman/minority-owned organization and a leading program management organization supports the Chicago Elite Classic.
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Chicago Center For Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Gregory L. Primus, M.D. and Chicago Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery supports CEC.
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True Star Magazine
True Star Foundation?s (TSF) mission is to promote literacy and entrepreneurialism, reduce youth delinquency rates, and provide training and resources so that there is a healthy transition for youth entering early adulthood. The True Star philosophy exposes teens to real-world experiences in the workforce and through the arts, particularly in broadcast journalism and print communications and marketing, TSF has taken an innovative approach to mentoring with on-the-job training programs enabling students to create, produce and work for a youth operated Media Company, emphasizing the values of work ethics, reliability and capacity. The True Star brand represents the voice and vision of urban youth.
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Chicago Transit Authority
Getting there is a Slam Dunk! Ride CTA to the UIC Pavilion.
From the Blue Line, exit at Racine. Also served by bus routes #7, #60 and #8*
*#8 bus stop located four blocks from pavilion
transitchicago.com
836-7000 TTY: 312-836-4949
The CTA operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.6 million rides are taken on the CTA.
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United Airlines
United is the world’s leading airline and is focused on being the airline customers want to fly, the airline employees want to work for and the airline shareholders want to invest in. United is also the world’s most comprehensive global route network, including world-class international gateways to Asia and Australia, Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East with non-stop or one-stop service from virtually anywhere in the United States
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VILLA
VILLA is a Philadelphia, PA based specialty retailer of urban-inspired apparel and footwear products.
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RIZZA CARS
Rizzacars.com has 1565 chicagoland new and used cars for sale & in stock. All Joe Rizza dealerships in Orland Park, Tinley Park and North Riverside are in one place.
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CHICAGO STEEL
To Unite, Promote, Protect and Help the interests of our contributors. Your company is affected by many forces, some which are controllable, others, such as government, legislation and the economy, which are not. CAF's mission is to provide the tools that help to manage these forces. Becoming a contributor to Construction Advancement Foundation is an important first tool.
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INTER SPORT
For 25 years, Intersport has been an award-winning innovator and leader in the creation of sports and entertainment based marketing platforms. Intersport provides a profound understanding of how to harness the power of sports and entertainment to effectively produce results for clients.
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AMERESCO
Ameresco helps organizations meet complex energy management challenges with an integrated comprehensive approach to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
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ARAMARK
ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world.
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ARIEL INVESTMENTS
Ariel Investments was started on the basic principle of targeting undervalued companies that show a strong potential for growth. Twenty-nine years after our founding by John W. Rogers Jr., we still have the same chief investment officer and employ the same disciplined investment philosophy. Over the decades, our accumulated experience has reinforced that taking a patient view, following a focused approach and being surrounded by a team of independent thinkers is instrumental to long-term success.
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AT&T
AT&T is a leader in telecommunication services, including cell phones, wireless, U-verse, digital TV, high speed internet, DSL, home phone, and bundled services.
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ATTUCKS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Attucks is a MBE-certified registered investment advisor that specializes in developing emerging manager of manager porfolios, allowing institutional investors the opportunity to invest with minority- and women-owned and emerging investment managers in a risk-controlled environment.
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AWAAKENED ALTERNATIVES ENTERPRISES
Awakened Alternatives Enterprises, Inc. (AAE) founded in 1992 is one of the leading community healthcare management company's in the Chicagoland area. AAE provides a variety of home health and senior care services by a committed team of nurses, social workers, certified home health aides, physical and occupational therapists, geriatricians, family practice physicians and psychiatrists.
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BMO HARRIS BANK
BMO Harris Bank is one of the largest banks in the Midwest serving personal, commercial and affluent customers.
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BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The Business Leadership Council is an organization comprised of 22 African-American corporate and entrepreneurial leaders in businesses that include: construction management, IT, legal, accounting, media/communications, banking, and financial services. The Mission of the organization is to advocate to corporations, non-profits, and governmental bodies the importance of doing significant business with African-American firms on a consistent and on-going basis. The development of young corporate professionals and business owners to become the next generation of corporate and political leaders is included in the scope of their Mission.
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CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT
Caesars Entertainment supports Chicago Elite Classic.
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CENTRAL CITY PRODUCTIONS
With 41 years of successful and innovative television production and marketing experience, Central City Productions (CCP) is a leader in minority- targeted television. CCP is a full service television production company that produces, syndicates, and manages advertising sales for all of its programs.
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CHANNING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Channing Capital Management, LLC is a privately-held investment management firm founded in 2003 by Eric McKissack, Rodney Herenton and Wendell Mackey. The firm is registered as an investment advisor by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and specializes in mid and small-cap investing.
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EASTLAKE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT CORP.
East Lake Management & Development Corp. is a Chicago based firm, providing the full range of real estate services to a diverse client base since 1984.
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CENTRAL CITY PRODUCTIONS
The City of Chicago supports Chicago Elite Classic.
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FACT FINDERS GROUP
As your local utility and an energy delivery company with more than a century of experience, our commitment to customer service, security, and satisfaction is guided by the progress of the past and the promise of the future.
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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Chicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the United States.
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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPORTS ADMINISTRATION
The Athletics and Sports program provides all students, regardless of race, gender or ethnicity, opportunities to develop physically, mentally and emotionally in controlled, safe activities outside of the traditional classroom.
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FACT FINDERS GROUP
The Fact Finders Group, Inc. is a highly effective research and investigative organization committed to satisfying our client's needs in a professional, discreet and timely manner. With over 50 years of police and investigative experience and access to the finest tools available, we are your professional solution.
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FMC TECHNOLOGIES
FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) is a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry. Named by FORTUNE® Magazine as the World's Most Admired Oil and Gas Equipment, Service Company in 2012, the Company has approximately 16,800 employees and operates 30 production facilities in 16 countries. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and products such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry.
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HARD ROCK HOTEL
Hard Rock Hotel Chicago offers unique and upscale accommodations in the heart of downtown Chicago. Frequented by musicians, celebrities, and fans alike, our downtown Chicago hotel on Michigan Avenue combines exceptional service standards and upscale surroundings to serve as a stylish oasis in the midst of Chicago's vibrant city culture.
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HAYWOOD AND FLEMING ASSOCIATES
Haywood and Fleming Associates is a leading independent insurance agency located in Gary, Indiana. During our years of growth, we have developed considerable experience in serving the insurance and risk management needs of large and complex commercial accounts.
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LOOP CAPITAL
Loop Capital is a full-service investment bank, brokerage and investment management firm that provides creative capital solutions for corporate, governmental and institutional entities across the globe.
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DC the Mad Hatter
DC the Mad Hatter supports Chicago Elite Classic.
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MIRACLE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
Outdoor miracle advertising billboards in Chicago, Illinois.
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NORM VAN LIER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The mission of the Norm Van Lier Scholarship Fund is to reflect the values of its namesake with an emphasis on education, truth, courage, hard work, teamwork, inclusion of and opportunity for all, the importance of maintaining one's positive attitude and belief in one's abilities to accomplish anything in life, no matter what the past circumstance.
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POWER & SONS CONSTRUCTION
Powers & Sons Construction Company, Inc is a highly respected commercial, industrial and institutional construction company. We have the capacity to perform our own excavation, concrete, masonry and carpentry, work which has allowed us to achieve and exceed critical deadlines.
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MITCHELL & TITUS
Mitchell & Titus, LLP (Mitchell & Titus) is the preeminent minority-controlled professional services firm offering assurance, advisory and tax services in the US. Our inclusive environment and diverse thinking result in creative options for our clients. As a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited, clients can tap into a wide array of sophisticated, global services. While at the same time, Mitchell & Titus' heritage of quality and seasoned professionals bring varied insight to every engagement.
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SCR MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
More than 25 years ago, Pamela and Stanley Rakestraw realized a need within their community for reliable transportation for the mobility challenged. Combining their skills in healthcare and financial management, they created SCR—one of the fastest growing companies of its type in the Midwest. Since SCR's inception, we've connected millions of passengers to the friends, family and services that are so very vital to their lives.
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THE WILL GROUP, INC.
The Midwest Air Parts Experts, high-tech, industrial lighting solutions leaders.
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WORLD SPORT CHICAGO
World Sport Chicago promotes Olympic and Paralympic sports to the youth of Chicago as a means of personal and community development.
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ENDOW INC
Endow was formed in 1978 by its principals, Thomas L. McLeary, CLU and Ann E. Smith, PHD, to provide insurance coverage for their corporate clients that could not be purchased through their primary life company, the Prudential. The business grew at such a phenomenal rate that Endow was incorporated in 1982. In 1982, Endow began targeting larger business organizations. Endows primary focus had been on professional corporations and the expertise of its principals was out-growing that marketplace.
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PUGH, JONES & JOHNSON, P.C.
Pugh, Jones & Johnson, P.C. ("PJJ") was established in 1991 to provide quality litigation and transactional legal services to clients who value timely solutions delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. We are one of the largest minority-owned and managed law firms in the Midwest and our lawyers are acknowledged leaders in their field.
PJJ provides legal services in complex civil and white collar criminal trials and appeals, municipal finance, complex commercial real estate transactions and other transactional expertise to corporations, governmental entities, institutions and entrepreneurs. We are experienced trial counsel, and municipal and finance professionals. Our lawyers are former federal prosecutors, general counsel and senior in-house counsel.