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Chicago largest FREE Financial Education & Empowerment Summit!

  • Saturday October 12, 2024
  • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT
  • UIC Forum - 1213 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL

what is

bwtt?

Our annual “Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow Financial Empowerment Summit” (BWTT) is the largest financial ​education program of its kind in Chicago. Experts and leaders from businesses, community organizations, city, state ​and federal agencies lead workshops and discussions that provide the resources and knowledge you need to build ​long-term wealth and a more secure future.

Road to Wealth

It’s time for you to start building wealth

IN PERSON WORKSHOPS AND BREAKOUT SESSION GEARED TOWARDS FINANICIAL EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION

WHAT WE HAVE PLANNED THIS YEAR

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:

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Main Stage Schedule Highlights

Description: Kick off the event with a warm welcome from Chicago’s Treasurer.

Description: Celebrate the achievements of our 2024 scholarship recipients.

Description: Learn about the impactful initiatives and support from Wells Fargo.

Description: Join actor Larenz Tate for an insightful discussion on building and sustaining wealth across generations.

Description: Discover the role and benefits of CDFIs in community development.

Presented By: US Bank

Description: Gain insights from Mathew Knowles on what it takes to be a high achiever.

Description: A comprehensive session on financial literacy and management.

Description: Learn from Keke Palmer on how to take control of your personal and professional story.

Presented By: Old National Bank

Description: Discover how to access essential resources and support for your small business from Old National Bank.

  • Home Repair and Restoration: Unlocking Funding and Resources
  • Credit 101 with TransUnion
  • Crime Victims Compensation in Chicago
  • Investing is for Everyone with Chase
  • “Introducción a Instituciones Bancarias” with Chase (Español)
  • Demystifying Homeownership with Self Help Credit Union
  • Real Estate Community Development Panel
  • Smart Banking: Developing Banking Relationships with Chase
  • Small Business with Joseph Business School
  • BMO Harris Bank (Español)
  • “Introducción a Instituciones Bancarias” with Chase (Español)

Description: A panel discussion focused on setting goals and developing leadership skills.

Description: An interactive session on creating effective business plans.

Description: Learn how to grow and monetize your digital presence.

Description: Participate in the main stage discussion with Keke Palmer.

BWTT 2023 RECAP

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