The Women’s Business Development Center celebrated its 30th anniversary Nov. 15 during WBDCelebrate at the Wintrust Bank Grand Banking Hall. Highlights from the evening included a performance by Black Ensemble Theater and award presentations to the following recipients:
Von Technologies President Michelle Vondrasek — Innovative Business Award
Creative Resources President Caren Schweitzer — WBE Award
Charboy’s President Pamela Jones — Ventrepreneur Award
KMY Consulting President Kara Yokley — Deborah Sawyer Rising Star Award
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle — Government Supporter Award
JPMorgan Chase — Foundation Impact Award
U.S. Bank — Corporate Champion Award
Deluxe Foundation — Future Forward Award
In their 30 years, Chicago-based WBDC has helped more than 78,000 people start and grow businesses.