In celebration of Juneteenth, a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, The 40 Tons Level Up Career Conference & Business Expo Presented by Good Green will connect Chicagoland employers and job seekers to help create pathways to employment opportunities in multiple business sectors including the cannabis industry. Developed by 40 Tons, an African American and woman-owned social impact for-profit organization led by CEO Loriel Alegrete, the Level Up Career Conference is partnering with key Chicago civic, business, legal, community and social impact organizations to present its sixth DEI workforce development event on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Malcolm X College Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT. Following the day of conference programming, an evening rooftop networking mixer will encourage informal interaction among conference participants and exhibitors, as well as celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.
Working media and members of the press are invited to submit credentials requests for onsite coverage of the event. Please complete the form below no later than Monday, June 12.
WHEN/WHERE: Monday, June 19, 2023 (Juneteenth)
Malcolm X College Conference Center 1900 W. Jackson Street, Chicago
- 9 am — Conference begins/Kick-off Press Conference
- 10 am — Conference Programming, Workshops & Business Expo
- 5:30 pm — Juneteenth Celebration & Networking Reception
PRESS CONTACTS:
Pre-event and onsite press coverage and interview opportunities are available — please indicate your interest in the form below or contact the press team to submit requests.
Wyn-Win Communications, Sonya Lewis, 708-439-0326, email: sonya@wyn-win.com
