Celebrating Our 2023 Fall Graduation
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Celebrating Our 2023 Fall Graduation -
Keynote Speaker
Marisa Diaz-Arce
Marisa is the Brand Activations & Specialty Leasing Manager at Navy Pier, where she excels in negotiating & executing deals with experiential marketing companies. She is also the CEO of Marisa Diaz-Arce LLC, leveraging her expertise in coordinating events & managing setups efficiently. Marisa is dedicated to promoting community & diversity, curating markets that highlight local small businesses & supporting minority-owned women businesses, demonstrating her commitment to local entrepreneurship & inclusivity. She co-founded Dándole Tech NFP - bridging the Digital Divide by providing technology resources to disadvantaged students. Her career also including roles as Co-Jefa at Lolita Productions, Director of Logistics & Operations at the Daniel Ramos Puerto Rican Festival, & a teacher at Chicago Public Schools.
OUR FALL 2023 ENTREPRENEURS
102: West Side I
April Anderson - Reigning Gardens
Nathan Bedell - 21 Smokes, LLC
Silvia Bilacchi - Anima Travel LLC
Katherine Cordero - Nusku Decor
Wendy Daniels - Wendy Daniels Living
Raisa Hale - The Hill Staffing Agency
Simonita Hyde - Life Puddles Corp.
Malik Inkatha - Inkatha Farms
Mark Johnson - Logan Community Dish Kits
Mirian Martinez - US Unisex Salon
Joanna Ocampo - Del Fuego Screen Printing
Derrick Patrick - Treasure Box Farms
Javier Ramos - Del Fuego Screen Printing
Gary Tigner - Reigning Gardens
Eugene Varnado - YoojDesign LLC
Daena Wallace - Route 66: Paws and Provision
Elijah White - Supreme Guerilla Trading (SGT)
103: South Shore Artisans
Samantha Barrett - SoundChick Accessories
Symone Bridges - The Emergence Enterprises LLC
Tiffany Bolden - Eighty Eighth
Trevia Crumiell - T.L.Creations
Anna Durr - JUGGHEADz Apparel
Shavella Gunn - Mane Attraxion Beauty LLC
Tiarra Hill - TLHillCreations
Tracy Hoofe - Hoofe Designs
Julia Hunter - Release2LetGo
Jasmine Johnson - ParentCo
Ulysses Lawson - A Step Above Inc.
Catrice Moore - Moore Creative & Co.
Erik Sanchez - Kustom Kreation Express LLC
Anthony Sanchez - Kustom Kreation Express LLC
Jamill Scott - Milli'O Tygar
Starlit Shells - Cocoa Café Body Waxing
Nakia Shells - Cocoa Café Body Waxing
Bettina Slaughter - Be Delicious Sweets
104: South Side I
Bishop Shirley Coleman - Bereavement Consultants LLC
Novona Cruz - The SunDancer Plant Co.
Jacqueline Doty - Niama Natural Skincare
Tommie Hughes - JUGGHEADz Apparel
Shanina Leaks - ReThreeTravel
Raul Andrés Muti Rodríguez - MozaMia
Cheryl Powe - The Children’s Book Korner
Maria Rodríguez - Freedomlei State of Mind LLC
Danielle Salter - Dani Frances
Monique Slaughter - I Consult Group
Dona Williams - DMB Consulting LLC
Dorothy Woods - Pleasant Palace Cleaning and Organizing Service
105: West Side II
Alejandra Elshamy - Shamy’s Teez Co
Raquel Espino - Espino Family Hair Studio
Kenia Garcia - K Shulada LLC
Veronica Gonzales - Beauty With Vero
Maria Isabel Gutierrez - Marisa G Art House
Brenda Hernandez - M & E Financial Solutions LLC
Thelma Lopez - J&T Distributors LLC
Reina Marcelle - Reina’s Cakes LLC
Humberto Murguia - Tia Chela Food Products
Azalea Nevarez - Zaen Tax and Notary Services Inc
Maricela Ontiveros - Tia Chela Food Products
Berenice Orduño - Bere-Nice Nailss
Rafael Saucedo - Delta Fifteen LLC
Maria de Lourdes Vargas - Spotless Solutions
Jose Luis Vargas - Alfa Klean
106: Clean Energy Construction
Melvin Brooks - 8City Hub
Cobina Gibson - G-Squared General Contractors LLC
Paula Harris - Eventide Property Management
Miyako Rosenthal - McCurine Enterprises LLC
Alexandria Vizcaino - Raiz Farm
107: North Side
Marilyn Alvarado - Amkik Trucking Logistic LLC
Aselia Biialieva - Sew & Glow
LaKe'Sha Bowen - Generational Health for
Generational Wealth
Anika Brown - Lucid Beauty
DeMara Campbell - Navigating Transition
Damita Cravens - Center for Mental Resilience
Tameka Jackson - TJ Custom Designs
Elnora Levant - Made It Personal
Theresa Mills - Mon Reve
Tina Penick - Three Chicks and a T
Amber Williams-Lyons - Parrish Patch Pop Up Shop
Jeremy Wolff - Playbound
108: Tech & Digital
Mariyah Brawner-Henley - Calla & Copper
James Bridges - Tech_House
DeVon Favors - Digital Favors
Maria Flores De Leon - DLeon Designs
Vanetta Logan - VL Voices & Company
Shanelle Mack - Accurate Assistants
Brandon Mack - Accurate Assistants
Tara McDaniel - Tara McDaniel CPA
109: South Side II
Antoinette Amick-Worthy - Silk Goddess LLC
Jacqueline Brissett - Melavision LLC
Christina Gordon - My Tailored Resume
Regina Griffus - Mahogany's Spoken Word Café
Geneveve Moreno - Route 66: Paws and Provision
Miisha Smith - Gr8 Networth -
Erica Townsend - Christian Matchmaking
Deann Williams - Sisters Sweat Spot Fitness LLC