The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) - Chicago Chapter

Another Marks of Excellence in the books! Thank you all for attending, and a special thanks to our sponsors and dedicated executive board. We’d like to once again congratulate all of our awardees: Juliana Stratton, Esq., Christy George, Marquis Miller, David Namkung, Rodney Zech, Tiheta Hinton, Charles Mayfield, Stephanie Coleman, Alderman David Moore, Nathaneil Winston, MPPA, and Bill Lowry Your achievements continue to inspire and uplift our community!

🏆 NFBPA Chicago 2024 Marks of Excellence Awards Ceremony is TODAY! 🏆 Join us tonight, October 4th, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago for an unforgettable evening honoring leaders who inspire, innovate, and elevate our communities. Enjoy a night filled with celebration, dinner, and an after-party you won’t want to miss! Reception: 5:00 PM Ceremony & Dinner: 6:00 PM Venue: Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive We can’t wait to see you there!

🏆 Only 10 days until the NFBPA Chicago 2024 Marks of Excellence Awards Ceremony! 🏆 Join us on October 4th at the Hyatt Regency Chicago for an unforgettable evening honoring leaders who inspire, innovate, and elevate our communities. Enjoy a night filled with celebration, dinner, and an after-party you won’t want to miss! 📅 Event Details: Reception: 5:00 PM Ceremony & Dinner: 6:00 PM Venue: Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive 🔗 Register here to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gpMM3UuB For more info, contact Gemara’ Williams at nfbpachicago1983@gmail.com. Let’s celebrate community and leadership together! 💼💫

🗳️ What Are Primary Elections? 🗳️ Curious about how candidates are chosen for important roles like alderman all the way to President of the United States? Primary elections allow party members to vote for their favorite candidates. The top vote-getters become the nominees for the general election, where everyone can vote! #Voting #Elections #CivicEngagement #NFBPAChicago

🌟 Introducing "NFBPA-Chicago Votes"! 🌟 Starting this Thursday, join us for weekly tips and insights on voting. Each week, NFBPA-Chicago Votes will guide you through essential voting knowledge to help you make informed decisions and ensure your voice is heard. Stay tuned and make every vote count!

✨ Thank You for Attending the Procurement Executive Speaker’s event last week! ✨ A huge thank you to our incredible panel of speakers, Peter Foernssler PE,SE, Sharla Roberts, Raffi Sarrafian, Aundra Williams, CPPB, our fantastic moderator, Thyatiria Towns and all the guests who joined us yesterday at the Chicago Yacht Club! Your insights and energy made the discussion on procurement leadership both engaging and inspiring. We appreciate everyone who came out and contributed to this impactful conversation. Looking forward to seeing you all at future NFBPA events! 🙌 #Procurement #Leadership #Networking #NFBPA #ChicagoEvents

⏰ Reminder: The NFBPA Executive Speaker's Series is TOMORROW! 📅 Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 📍 Location: Chicago Yacht Club 🎟 Tickets: $36 (members) | $55 (non-members) Join us for an insightful panel on procurement leadership! Don’t miss your chance—register now: https://lnkd.in/e9eeEGta We can’t wait to see you there! #Procurement #Leadership #Networking #NFBPA #ChicagoEvents

⏰ Reminder: The NFBPA Executive Speaker's Series is THIS Thursday! 📅 Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 📍 Location: Chicago Yacht Club 🎟 Tickets: $36 (members) | $55 (non-members) Join us for an insightful panel on procurement leadership! Don't miss your chance—register now: https://lnkd.in/e9eeEGta We can’t wait to see you there! #Procurement #Leadership #Networking #NFBPA #ChicagoEvents

Join us for the next Executive Speaker’s Series: Executives in Procurement on  September 12, 2024, at the Chicago Yacht Club! 🌟 Featured Speakers: - Peter Foernssler, Chief Procurement Officer, Illinois Tollway - Sharla Roberts, Acting Chief Procurement Officer, City of Chicago - Raffi Sarrafian, Chief Procurement Officer, Cook County - Aundra Williams, Assistant Director, Illinois Central Management Services 📅 Date: Sept 12, 2024 | 8:00 AM 📍 Location: Chicago Yacht Club (Free Parking) Register now: https://lnkd.in/e9eeEGta #Procurement #PublicSector #NFBPA #Leadership #Networking #ChicagoEvent

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the July Executive Speakers Series with the Honorable Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State! 🚀 Secretary Giannoulias captivated us with his vision for the future of state government, and your enthusiasm made the event truly special. 🌟 Stay tuned for more exciting events coming up. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to build a brighter future together! #NFBPAChicago #ExecutiveSpeakerSeries #AlexiGiannoulias #IllinoisSecretaryOfState #StateGovernment #Leadership #PublicService #EventRecap #Community #Inspiration