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Virtual Event | Road to Recovery featuring Michael Negron from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

Wednesday, May 27 | 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Zoom Meeting | Register to receive meeting link

Join us for a conversation with Michael Negron, Assistant Director at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Michael will share his perspective on the state economy, potential future financial assistance programs and what he is anticipating for Illinois' road to recovery. 

Advance registration is required for this webinar. Click here to register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom meeting link and information about joining this webinar.

The Quad Cities Chamber is waiving the event fee for this webinar.

Meet our Presenter:

Michael Negron, Assistant Director | Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DECO)

Michael is a born and raised Illinoisan who has devoted his career to public service. He served in the U.S. Navy after college and worked both in the White House and on Capitol Hill during the depths of the financial crisis. In 2011, Michael returned to Chicago to be a policy advisor to Mayor Rahm Emanuel where he helped raise the minimum wage, create a free community college program for Chicago Public Schools students that graduate with a B average and establish a legal defense fund for undocumented residents. Michael lives with his wife Coral and children - ages 6 and 4 - in North Center. Previously, he was selected as a 2017 Edgar Fellow and as part of Crain's Chicago Business's 2015 40 under 40 class.


For event assistance or any additional information please contact:

Marcy Hyder
Phone: (563) 823-2690
Email: [email protected]