Mathew Knowles, a Renowned Music Executive and Entrepreneur, Will Speak at the Annual Event Aimed at Financial Empowerment for Chicagoans
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CHICAGO (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) – The City Treasurer of Chicago, Melissa Conyears-Ervin announces Mathew Knowles, Ph.D., renowned music executive and entrepreneur, as one of the influential speakers at the upcoming Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at the UIC Forum at 10am until 5pm. Along with US Bank, Dr. Knowles will speak at 3pm and discuss how high achievers stand out and sustain success.
BWTT offers a unique opportunity for attendees to gain direct access to a multitude of financial resources and advice, all at no cost. “Mathew Knowles is an example of building transformative generational wealth when it comes to the many roles he has played and continues to play in the business and entertainment world,” said Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. “I’m delighted to bring him to BWTT to inspire Chicagoans from all walks of life with his real-world lessons about building and growing wealth.”
BWTT is designed to contribute to the overall financial wellness of the Chicago community. Participants are encouraged to register at www.chicagocitytreasurer.com/BWTT. BWTT is brought to you by the following sponsors: Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, BMO, Verizon, Self-Help Credit Union, CIBC, TransUnion, ABOC, and Ariel Investments.
About Mathew Knowles, Ph.D.
Dr. Mathew Knowles is the founder of the Music World Entertainment Corporation. As the Executive Producer, he produced over 100 award-winning, platinum, and gold albums across multiple genres including pop, R&B, gospel, dance, country, and soundtracks which contributed to record sales exceeding 450 million worldwide. His music productions featured iconic artists such as Chaka Khan, Earth ,Wind & Fire, The O’Jays, Destiny’s Child, Solange, and Beyoncé. In addition, Dr. Knowles is a best-selling author, with his book The DNA of Achievers: 10 Traits of Highly Successful Professionals and a minority owner of the Chicago Sky.
About the Chicago City Treasurer’s Office
The City Treasurer’s Office is the custodian and manager of all cash and investments for the City of Chicago and the four City employee pension funds. Additionally, the Treasurer’s Office manages several programs that promote financial education and small business growth in Chicago’s neighborhoods. The Treasurer is one of three city-wide elected officials in the City of Chicago, with the Mayor and the Clerk being the others.
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