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Celebrating Black History Month - Growing Diversity & Inclusion Through Access to Business Capital
Celebrating Black History Month - Growing Diversity & Inclusion Through Access to Business Capital
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Ready to grow your business? Consider the SBA 504 loan
Ready to grow your business? Consider the SBA 504 loan
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SomerCor's Mission to Positively Impact Chicago Communities
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Forgive me for bragging but ... our little nonprofit news organization, the Investigative Project on Race and Equity, and our reporting partners at…
Forgive me for bragging but ... our little nonprofit news organization, the Investigative Project on Race and Equity, and our reporting partners at…
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Thank you Ana Casanueva from Casanueva Law PLLC for joining Tuesdays with RO and sharing info on the need and benefits of Fractional General Counsel…
Thank you Ana Casanueva from Casanueva Law PLLC for joining Tuesdays with RO and sharing info on the need and benefits of Fractional General Counsel…
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Way to go, BOS and our SBA Lending Team!
Way to go, BOS and our SBA Lending Team!
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Education
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The George Washington University Law School
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Awarded honors for legal clinic work for successfully litigating two political asylum cases
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Cum Laude
Publications
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Innovative partnerships are vital to closing the minority business gap
Crain's Chicago Business
See publicationA new level of local collaboration is growing investment and economic development on Chicago’s South and West sides through entrepreneurial support and expansion.
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Catalyzing Economic Growth through SBA Community-Based Lending
Congressional Testimony before House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax & Capital Access
See publicationThis hearing allowed Members to hear from Community Financial Institution lenders, like Certified Development Companies, and learn how SBA business loan programs can better meet the needs of the underserved markets.
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Small businesses needing capital should consider the SBA 504 Refinance Program
Daily Herald Business Ledger
See publicationAs the nation shifts to reopening and rebuilding our economy, small businesses should consider a different SBA initiative, the 504 loan refinance program. Businesses can use it to restructure existing debt on their commercial real estate to access capital resources during this time of transition.
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The Best Kept Secrets For Franchise Financing
Forbes
See publicationWhen it comes to financing the acquisition and development of a franchise, many franchisees opt for an SBA 504 loan. The 504 provides favorable lending terms for entrepreneurs to borrow needed capital to grow their businesses. These loans also encourage conventional lenders, like banks, to increase their small business lending.
Honors & Awards
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Father of the Year
American Diabetes Association
Named Father of the Year by the American Diabetes Association Father’s Day Council
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Distinguished Grantor Award
Erie Neighborhood House
Received the Distinguished Grantor Award from Erie Neighborhood House (social services) for my longtime support and commitment to the organization.
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Individual Leadership Award
U.S. Green Building Council of Illinois
Received and Individual Leadership Award for advancing sustainable development
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Delta Trailblazer Award
Delta Institute
Received the Delta Trailblazer Award for leadership in developing the green economy
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IVI/IPO Best Aldermanic Voting Record Award
Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precincts Organization
Received the Best Aldermanic Voting Record Award from the Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precincts Organization for promoting governance accountability and transparency in City of Chicago municipal government.
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ACI Success Story Award
The Associated Colleges of Illinois:
Awarded the ACI Success Story Award by The Associated Colleges of Illinois for achievement in public service.
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Bob Lieberman Award
Renaissance Social Services
Received the Bob Lieberman Award for leadership in promoting affordable housing.
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Democratic Legislator of the Year
Illinois State Crime Commission
Achievement in public service
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University Graduate of the Last Decade Gold Award
Dominican University
Received the Graduate of the Last Decade Gold Award for achievement in public service
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West Leyden High School Alumni Wall of Fame Honoree
West Leyden High School
Awarded the Alumni Wall of Fame Honoree for achievement in public service.
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Crain's 40 Under 40
Crain's Chicago Business
Recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a “40 under 40” Chicago leader for achievement in politics and government.
Languages
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Spanish
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Illinois Banking Board
Chairman
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Advocate-Aurora Lutheran General Hospital Governing Council
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American Council of Young Political Leaders
Fellow
Selected to participate in a leadership exchange program with China in 2006 and Argentina in 2011.
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ChildServ
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www.childserv.org
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Dominican University - Board of Trustees
Trustee
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East-West Center - New Generation Seminar
Fellow
Selected to participate in a leadership exchange program with South Korea and Vietnam in 2009.
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Environmental Law and Policy Center
Member of the Board of Directors
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Leadership Greater Chicago
Fellow
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Metropolitan Leadership Institute
Fellow
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Surge Holdings, Inc
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U.S. State Department Legislative Fellows Outbound Program
Fellow
-Selected to participate in the Fellows Outbound Program. -Guest lecturer of the Central Bank of Armenia in 2012, where I spoke on the topic of mortgage lending regulation and compliance. -Guest lecturer of the National Bank of Ukraine, where I spoke on the US Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering regulation and compliance. -Participated in a leadership exchange program with India and Sri Lanka in 2014.
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