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Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SBND Group)
332 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1032 #S193
Chicago, IL 60604-4434
ph: 773-614-7619
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SBND Sponsor, Partner, and Associate Member Opportunities
Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SSN) is certified by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) under the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
Accordingly, SSN is now qualified to compete for contracts set aside exclusively for small businesses in the State of Illinois.
In 2011, SSN expanded its Professional Social Service Network through the creation of the SSN Small Business and Nonprofit Development Group (SBND) Project. In 2012 the group was awarded 501c3 nonprofit tax-exempt status.
SBND Mission
SBND is a “self-help” business support network that provides hands-on strategic organization planning, innovation improvement, and fund development initiatives to start and grow prosperous community enterprises in Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago neighborhoods.
Click here to visit our SBND support network website and see the value our group has to offer sponsors, partners, and associate members.
SBND History
In an attempt to create self-employment and job opportunities, Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SSN) created the “SSN Small Business and Nonprofit Development (SBND) Group.”
SBND is a nonprofit initiative designed as a “self-help” project to provide hands-on strategic organization planning, education, training, and financial support through fund development initiatives to start and grow small enterprises.
Those who are targeted to receive direct benefits from the project include the unemployed, underemployed, low-income populations, displaced workers, ex-offenders, start-up businesses, grassroots nonprofit organizations, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
For more information regarding SBND Sponsors, Partners, and Members click here.
Premier SBND Members
Premier SBND Professional Social Service Network Members include the following:
Dr. Bridgette Adams, D.N.
Dr. Ron Alston
Derby Arrmstead, Kissimni Corporation
Ella Armstead, Kissimni Corporation
Michele Banks, Harmony Nutritionals
Leslie Barnes, Aspiring Entrepreneur
Spencer Bibbs, SPD Digital
Gene Brooks, We Print 4 Less
Aaron S. Caldwell, Super Fuel
Legacy Connections
Patricia Drinkard, Room 103
Laurel Taylor-Dudley, Chicago Area Project
Kathy Edwards, Transamerica Life
Shirley Frierson, Advocates for Veterans & Supportive Housing
Simeon Frierson, Photographer/Videographer
Ruby Gray, Aspiring Entrepreneur
Adrienne Hobbs, Painting Contractor
Olawale Idreez, Africa-US Today
Mary Kaminski, Training Assistant
Samantha Kendall, Sam’s Gourmet Lasagna
Nita Marchant, Strategic Solutions Network, Inc.
Virgil Mathis, Veterans Services
Jill McClendon, Step to Enrichment, Inc.
Latasha Parks, Aquatic 4 Life, LLC
Bob Shemansky, Principal-Owner at RMD & Associates/Architects
Roselyn Shine, Shine on Me Development, Inc.
John E. Smith Jr., John E. Smith Jr. Photography
Richard Smith, Entrepreneur
Peace & Harmony Solutions, Inc.
Lav H. Thomas, Evolv Health, LLC
Ramona Turner, Turner Enterprises
Melody Walson, M.W.O G. Outreach, Inc.
Gerald Young, TraDigital Communication
SBND Honorary Board and Advisory Council Members
Khem Davis, Verizon Wireless
Shirley Frierson, Advocates for Veterans & Supportive Housing
Mary Kaminski, Ebay Business Owner
Edmon Lighthall, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Nita E. Marchant, Strategic Solutions Network, Inc.
Virgil Mathis, Elevision Television
Dante L. Mosely, Hyde Park Bank
Yvonne Orr, South-Southwest Suburban United Way
Eric January, Conduit Investments
Note: Premier SBND Members are also eligible to participate in finance development campaigns to support your small business or nonprofit organization.
However, to qualify for this benefit, candidates must pass a pre-screening interview. Phone (219) 803-1407 or email sbnd@ssncandoit.com to schedule a screening appointment.
Premier SBND Investors
Elected Official Support Letters
Mayor Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board of Commissioners
Partners & Sponsors
Accion Chicago
Amata Service Office Solutions
Audubon Chicago Region, Wild Indigo Nature Explorations
Awake with Pearl Coffee Café
Chicago Defender
Chicago State University, Small Business Development Center
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Citi Community Development
Constant Contact
Fifth Third Bank-Hyde Park Financial Center
Genesys Unique Kreations
Guaranty Bank
Harry S. Truman College, Continuing Education Department
Hyde Park Bank
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Information Now Digital Media Group
Office of Illinois State Treasurer
Peace & Harmony Solutions, Inc.
Presbytery of Chicago, Committee on the Self-Development of People
Sam's Gourmet Lasagna
SCORE
South-Southwest Suburban United Way
South Street Journal and Black Wall Street, Chicago District
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
University of Chicago’s IJ Clinic on Entrepreneurship
Urban Match Incorporated
U.S. Small Business Administration
Verizon Wireless
West Point Missionary Baptist Church
WSNR.US Internet Radio
Act Now:
If you are interested in adding your name to our list of professional social service providers, sponsors, or supporters, go to our Contact Us page, fill out the contact information form, or call (219) 803-1407.
Additional Information:
For more information on how to become a sponsor, supporter or member call Nita Marchant at (219) 803-1407 or email sbnd@ssncandoit.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SBND Group)
332 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1032 #S193
Chicago, IL 60604-4434
ph: (219) 803-1407
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