Black Women’s Expo Announces Leadership Conference and Career Fair as Part of 2024 Line-Up

In a significant expansion of its offerings, the Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT) will introduce a Leadership Conference and Career Fair on the opening day of this year’s event. Scheduled for August 2, the conference will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McCormick Place in Chicago. This new feature will provide attendees with career readiness workshops, panel discussions on leadership, resume reviews and opportunities to meet with potential employers. “The Black Women’s Expo seeks to meet so many needs of its attendees, and career development is a big one,” said Merry Green, founder and executive producer of the Expo. “We thank our partners for stepping up to provide expertise and resources for those who may be in the market for a new career or want to level up in their current field.” The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and the Chicago Urban League are among the key partners supporting this initiative. The BWe NEXT festivities will commence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on August 2, featuring remarks from several city officials, dignitaries and sponsors. The day will continue with appearances by renowned actress Jenifer Lewis at 3 p.m. and soulful singer Angie Stone at 6 p.m....