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MBe-Source is a web-based resource that provides access to information on top minority firms located in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will. This resource supports Chicago United’s Five Forward Initiative. Five Forward is a strategic initiative that enlists the commitment of CEOs of mid- to large-sized corporations in the Chicago metropolitan area to establish or expand business relationships with five current and/or new local minority firms. The initiative is designed to build a stronger regional economy and minority businesses of scale. There are two ways to access information through this tool. This resource is available to the public by visiting: The MBe-Source Public Directory If you are a committed Five Forward corporation, you will need your log-in and password, to link the enhanced directory by visiting: The MBe-Source FiveForward Directory Please contact Sal Bayron at 312-977-3070 with questions. Designed in collaboration with the Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the Chicago Minority Business Development Council (CMBDC), MBe-Source provides minority firms of scale the opportunity to illustrate capacity, core competencies, industries served and success stories that highlight where the firm’s value has made a significant impact on client organizations. |
