Discussion Archives - Chicago Treasurer's Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/tag/discussion/ The City Treasurer’s Office is the custodian and manager of all cash and investments for the City of Chicago, the four City employee pension funds, and the Chicago Teacher’s Pension Fund. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:24:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MCE-Portrait-2024-1-scaled-e1734541513502-150x150.jpg Discussion Archives - Chicago Treasurer's Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/tag/discussion/ 32 32 Money Mondays in the Community: Homeownership and Investment https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/money-mondays-in-the-community-homeownership-and-investment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=money-mondays-in-the-community-homeownership-and-investment Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:55:55 +0000 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=5773 Secure your free spot at Homeownership and Investment, a workshop hosted by Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. Join us for engaging sessions and expert tips to elevate your finances. Plus, discover how Huntington offers investment and financial planning services that integrate with homeownership solutions—supporting everyone from first-time buyers to high-net-worth individuals. Come ready to learn, connect, […]

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]]> Secure your free spot at Homeownership and Investment, a workshop hosted by Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. Join us for engaging sessions and expert tips to elevate your finances. Plus, discover how Huntington offers investment and financial planning services that integrate with homeownership solutions—supporting everyone from first-time buyers to high-net-worth individuals. Come ready to learn, connect, and have fun!

Monday, Oct 20, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Garfield Ridge
6141 S Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638

Click here to register for free!

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]]> Money Mondays with Melissa in the Community: Safe Banking for Seniors https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/money-mondays-with-melissa-in-the-community-safe-banking-for-seniors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=money-mondays-with-melissa-in-the-community-safe-banking-for-seniors Wed, 21 May 2025 16:00:30 +0000 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=5559 Join Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Live in the Community June 5th for a special “Money Mondays with Melissa” event tailored to senior residents. This interactive Safe Banking for Seniors Workshop will help seniors learn tips to help keep you and your money safe. Join us for a day of fun, interactive activities that include […]

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]]> Join Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Live in the Community June 5th for a special “Money Mondays with Melissa” event tailored to senior residents. This interactive Safe Banking for Seniors Workshop will help seniors learn tips to help keep you and your money safe. Join us for a day of fun, interactive activities that include BINGO, prizes and more. Presented in partnership with DFSS and Huntington Bank.

Topics Include:
• Understanding Common Scams
• Avoiding Financial Exploitation
• Smart Money Decisions
• Guarding Against Identity Theft
• Planning for Unexpected Life Events
• Preparing for Financial Disasters
• Helpful Resources on Managing Money
• Reporting Financial Exploitation

To secure your spot, contact Renaissance Court Senior Center at 312.744.4550.

Learn more: www.chicagocitytreasurer.com

Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Chicago Cultural Center – Renaissance Court, 78 E Washington, Chicago, IL 60602

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]]> Money Mondays with Melissa in the Community: Budgeting & Saving on a Fixed Income (Bilingual) https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/money-mondays-with-melissa-in-the-community-budgeting-saving-on-a-fixed-income-bilingual/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=money-mondays-with-melissa-in-the-community-budgeting-saving-on-a-fixed-income-bilingual Wed, 21 May 2025 15:46:45 +0000 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=5556 Join Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Live in the Community for a special “Money Mondays with Melissa” event tailored to senior residents. This free workshop will provide practical tools and insights for budgeting and saving on a fixed income. Attendees will learn how to manage debt, stretch their dollars, and implement smart financial strategies. The […]

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]]> Join Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Live in the Community for a special “Money Mondays with Melissa” event tailored to senior residents. This free workshop will provide practical tools and insights for budgeting and saving on a fixed income. Attendees will learn how to manage debt, stretch their dollars, and implement smart financial strategies. The event includes a bilingual presentation at 11:00 AM and a resource fair for seniors at 12:00 PM. Presented in partnership with: DFSS and BMO.

To secure your spot, contact Southwest Regional Senior Center at 312.747.0440. 

Learn more: www.chicagocitytreasurer.com

Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Southwest Regional Senior Center / DFSS Senior Services Division, 6117 S Kedzie Ave

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]]> Wealth Wednesday June 2025: Youth Entrepreneurship Panel https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/wealth-wednesday-june-2025-youth-entrepreneurship-panel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wealth-wednesday-june-2025-youth-entrepreneurship-panel Mon, 05 May 2025 20:46:32 +0000 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=5544 Discover the determination and creativity behind the entrepreneurial journeys of Chicago’s next generation! Join the City Treasurer for an engaging virtual webinar as she sits down with several young business leaders to explore their paths to success. Hear firsthand how these incredible individuals balance school, work, and family life while building and managing thriving businesses. […]

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]]> Discover the determination and creativity behind the entrepreneurial journeys of Chicago’s next generation! Join the City Treasurer for an engaging virtual webinar as she sits down with several young business leaders to explore their paths to success. Hear firsthand how these incredible individuals balance school, work, and family life while building and managing thriving businesses.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or just curious about what it takes to succeed in today’s fast-paced world, this webinar offers insights, inspiration, and practical advice you won’t want to miss.

Click here to register!

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]]> Money Mondays with Melissa: Veterans in Businesses https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/money-mondays-with-melissa-veterans-in-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=money-mondays-with-melissa-veterans-in-businesses Mon, 05 May 2025 20:36:50 +0000 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=5540 Join us for a special edition webinar, Veterans in Business, hosted by the Chicago Treasurer’s Office. This unique webinar shines a spotlight on veteran business owners—individuals who have proudly served our country and now lead the way as entrepreneurs. Discover their journeys as they share stories of navigating the challenges of business ownership, balancing competing […]

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]]> Join us for a special edition webinar, Veterans in Business, hosted by the Chicago Treasurer’s Office. This unique webinar shines a spotlight on veteran business owners—individuals who have proudly served our country and now lead the way as entrepreneurs. Discover their journeys as they share stories of navigating the challenges of business ownership, balancing competing demands, breaking through barriers, and securing major contracts.

Gain insights, inspiration, and practical advice from those who have turned military discipline and resilience into entrepreneurial success. Don’t miss this empowering conversation celebrating veterans who mean business!

Click here to register!

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]]> Money Mondays with Melissa: Father’s Day Edition https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/money-mondays-with-melissa-june-2025-fathers-day-edition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=money-mondays-with-melissa-june-2025-fathers-day-edition Mon, 05 May 2025 20:32:10 +0000 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=5538 Join Chicago Treasurer for a heartfelt and empowering special edition of Money Mondays with Melissa: Father’s Day webinar! This unique conversation will spotlight incredible business owners who are not only fathers but also mentors to their children in their thriving family-run operations. Discover how these men navigate the rewarding yet challenging journey of entrepreneurship while […]

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]]> Join Chicago Treasurer for a heartfelt and empowering special edition of Money Mondays with Melissa: Father’s Day webinar!

This unique conversation will spotlight incredible business owners who are not only fathers but also mentors to their children in their thriving family-run operations.

Discover how these men navigate the rewarding yet challenging journey of entrepreneurship while balancing fatherhood.

Whether you’re a dad, aspiring business owner, or simply looking for inspiration, don’t miss out on this uplifting and honest dialogue about family, power, and integrity!

Click here to register!

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]]> Influence to Income: How to Monetize Your Social Media Presence (Webinar) https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/influence-to-income-how-to-monetize-your-social-media-presence-webinar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=influence-to-income-how-to-monetize-your-social-media-presence-webinar Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:41:12 +0000 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=5441 Join us for an exciting webinar replay of the BWTT 2024 Influencer Panel, moderated by WGCI’s Trey White. This panel brought together some of Chicago’s most inspiring influencers to share their personal journeys and experiences in growing their personal brands and building wealth. During this engaging panel, you’ll hear first-hand stories of perseverance, innovation, and […]

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]]> Join us for an exciting webinar replay of the BWTT 2024 Influencer Panel, moderated by WGCI’s Trey White. This panel brought together some of Chicago’s most inspiring influencers to share their personal journeys and experiences in growing their personal brands and building wealth. During this engaging panel, you’ll hear first-hand stories of perseverance, innovation, and creativity from influential figures who have made their mark on Chicago’s creator scene.

Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Time: 12pm & 7pm

Click here to register today for free!

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]]> MMI: Returning Citizens Edition (2 Sessions) https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/mmi-returning-citizens-edition-2-sessions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mmi-returning-citizens-edition-2-sessions Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:34:36 +0000 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=5414 This program will educate and empower returning citizens on managing debt, saving and budgeting, rebuilding credit, finding employment, and more! Thurs. March 13, 2025 2 Sessions: 10AM-2PM / 4PM-8PM Safer Foundation – 808 S. Kedzie Ave. Click Here Register Now!

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]]> This program will educate and empower returning citizens on managing debt, saving and budgeting, rebuilding credit, finding employment, and more!

Thurs. March 13, 2025

2 Sessions: 10AM-2PM / 4PM-8PM

Safer Foundation – 808 S. Kedzie Ave.

Click Here Register Now!

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]]> 5th Annual: Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Event https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/5th-annual-building-wealth-today-for-tomorrow-bwtt-financial-empowerment-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5th-annual-building-wealth-today-for-tomorrow-bwtt-financial-empowerment-event Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:35:19 +0000 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=5279 Chicago, it’s time to build wealth! Get ready for the 5th annual Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit returning to the UIC Forum Saturday October 4th, 2025! Gain the tools you need for financial success with expert-led workshops on: – Financial planning – Homeownership – Investing & entrepreneurship – Money management and […]

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]]> Chicago, it’s time to build wealth! Get ready for the 5th annual Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit returning to the UIC Forum Saturday October 4th, 2025!

Gain the tools you need for financial success with expert-led workshops on:

– Financial planning
– Homeownership
– Investing & entrepreneurship
– Money management and more!

Hear wealth wisdom from inspiring celebrity keynotes. Are you ready to transform your financial future? Register for FREE at chicagocitytreasurer.com/BWTT!

One day. One location. Endless opportunities. See you October 4th at BWTT! Mark your calendar and register today!

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]]> Wealth Wednesdays: Suzanne Yoon https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/wealth-wednesdays-suzanne-yoon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wealth-wednesdays-suzanne-yoon Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:36:26 +0000 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=5195 Join us 1/22 at noon for a conversation with private equity founder and philanthropy champion, Suzanne Yoon.

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]]> Join us 3/5 at noon for a conversation with private equity founder and philanthropy champion, Suzanne Yoon. Register for free here!

Bio: Suzanne Yoon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on control investments in lower middle market companies in the manufactured products, business services and consumer industries. She currently serves as Chair of the Investment Committee for Kinzie and as Board Chair of Kinzie’s portfolio companies Colony Display, Chelsea Lighting, GT Golf Holdings and Arctic Industries. In 2017, Suzanne launched Kinzie as part of her long-standing vision to advance the use of technology and innovation to help companies unlock value. Kinzie’s operational focus and advancement of technology leads to improved efficiency and new avenues for growth within Kinzie’s diverse portfolio of companies. In 2020, Kinzie was recognized by the Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN) as the North American Female Founded Firm of the Year.

Suzanne has over 25 years of experience investing in and advising middle market companies. Before founding Kinzie, she held senior roles at Versa Capital Management, CIT Group and LaSalle Bank/ABN AMRO. She also held positions in the Special Assets Group and Restructuring Advisory at LaSalle Bank and Ernst and Young’s Corporate Finance group, respectively.

A recognized leader in both the business and civic spheres, Suzanne has extensive experience serving on private company and civic boards including the National Philanthropic Trust, Chicago’s John G. Shedd Aquarium and the University of Iowa Center for Advancement. Suzanne is on the Steering Committee of the Women’s Association of Venture & Equity (WAVE) and is active with the Private Equity Women’s Investor Network (PEWIN). She is a member of the Illinois Venture Capital Association and The Chicago Network.

Suzanne earned her B.A. in Economics from the University of Iowa and is an Executive Scholar of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Mergers & Acquisitions named Yoon one of the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; The Wall Street Journal recognized her as a Top Female Deal Maker Shaping Private Equity’s Present and Future in 2019 and Chicago United named her one of their Business Leaders of Color in 2021.

Suzanne lives in Chicago with her husband and three children and is an outdoor and sports enthusiast who enjoys golfing and fishing with her family.

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