Business Leadership

The mission of the Business Leadership Council is to advocate to Chicago orgs. the importance of doing significant business with African-American owned firms.

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

@BLCouncil Members stepping up to record GOTV radio spots for Chicago’s runoff election:, @WVON1690 #idaslegacy, @BLCouncil @irikasargent @KEgonmwan @tvbrad @LightfootForChi, @toniforchicago @Chicago_Police, @ChiPubSchools @CTULocal1 @EngageCivil @TheBarTechGroup

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

@businessleadershipcouncilchicago proud partner for Chicago Mayoral Final Debate. @CBS2 WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Chicago and #ida’s Legacy

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

It isn't over yet. Come check out @ToniPreckwinkle and @LightfootForChi after the #FinalDebateOn2

[CBS Chicago @cbschicago]

WATCH LIVE: Lightfoot and Preckwinkle address the media after the debate: https://t.co/pM5r9NMtMn
#FinalDebateOn2

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

Will the #ChiMayor19 focus on ensuring growth in black businesses, communities and, contracts? @KEgonmwan asks the tough questions.

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

Minority contracts, particularly for African-Americans on the #FinalDebateOn2

[WVON 1690AM @WVON1690]

Wow what an enticing debate. Which points do you feel stood out most?
#FinalDebateOn2

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

Our very own @BLCouncil member Felicia Rauls speaking on the #FinalDebateOn2 with #idaslegacy's Delmarie Cobb.

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

@IrikaSargent was an excellent moderator. She always kept the pace and made sure each candidate got their fair share.

[Tony Gray @ABGray]

@IrikaSargent @cbschicago @LightfootForChi @ToniPreckwinkle @WVON1690 @BLCouncil @KEgonmwan @tvbrad Well done Irika.

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

@ABGray @tvbrad @toniforchicago @LightfootForChi @cbschicago @WVON1690 @IrikaSargent @KEgonmwan Many feel that with recent events, it showed holes in our justice department. People wanted answers and at the #FinalDebateOn2, we got them.

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

As both canidates are Black, we must realize that being Black is not enough. We need someone who will work with the Black community so it can thrive instead of barely survive. #FinalDebateOn2

[Beth Bria @BethBriaReports]

@tvbrad asks what candidates would do in case of a police officer who went viral after being recorded telling a young black man "I kill MFs," harassing the him and arresting him twice. The officer did shoot a young black man 10 times, killing him @cbschicago #FinalDebateOn2

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

@redlevelevents1 @cbschicago @WVON1690 @IrikaSargent @KEgonmwan @tvbrad @LightfootForChi @toniforchicago @Chicago_Police @ChiPubSchools @CTULocal1 We simply want the woman with the experience to get the job done.#FinalDebateOn2 #TeamToni #teamlightfoot

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

How will @LightfootForChi repair the damage in the city of Chicago?#FinalDebateOn2

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

One of the proposals from @ToniPreckwinkle #FinalDebateOn2

[Beth Bria @BethBriaReports]

Preckwinkle: Supports lifting ban to talk in Springfield a/b rent control. In many of our neighborhoods residents are concerned about gentrification and the fact that they no longer can afford to rent/live in communities that were home for generations. @cbschicago #FinalDebateOn2

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

How will @ToniPreckwinkle repair the damage in Chicago? #FinalDebateOn2

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

A qualified and experienced mayor is what the city of Chicago needs. Find out who that is on #FinalDebateOn2!

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

@cbschicago @LightfootForChi As Sam Cooke once sang "A change is gonna come" #TeamToni #teamlori

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

@IrikaSargent and @BlakleyCBS2 are ecstatic for tonight's #FinalDebateOn2. Are you?

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

@KEgonmwan's poignant question on the #FinalDebateOn2: The Mayor's department of planning has presented a detailed plan for the north side where wealthy whites live but no plan for the south and west side. What will development plans look like from your planning department?

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

@cbschicago @ToniPreckwinkle Community is what makes us or breaks us.

[Business Leadership @BLCouncil]

Politics is not for the faint of heart. Both @ToniPreckwinkle and @LightfootForChi plan to dig deep into the issuses during the #FinalDebateOn2. Be sure that you are watching on @cbschicago or listening on @WVON1690.

[Beth Bria @BethBriaReports]

Opening statements in the #FinalDebateOn2:
Preckwinkle: It’s important for young people to understand someone in the mayor’s office will be fighting for them.
Lightfoot: People want a break from the corrupt political machine. @cbschicago

[CBS Chicago @cbschicago]

HAPPENING NOW: The final mayoral debate is on CBS 2. @LightfootForChi and @ToniPreckwinkle are on stage with @IrikaSargent. Watch Live here:
https://t.co/EWLhaBezV0 #FinalDebateOn2