We can't stay away from NFTE! Our nationwide volunteers have loved coming together each week to see the high school students grow and develop their entrepreneurship mindsets. We have been grateful to connect and help them along the way. This month we dove into the details of numbers and financials.
For years now, HBK has been a proud supporter alongside the "ComEd Coolers" team of the Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children's Charities (SOC/SCC). The Chicago Polar Plunge supports year-round recreational activities and competitive sports for anyone with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Locally, they also support over 15 athletic programs at 23 Chicago Park District locations and over 150 Chicago Public Schools.
HBK continues to be a proud supporter of the Erie Neighborhood House and its mission to empower the community - Latinx immigrants alongside individuals and families of all backgrounds-through education, access to critical services, and advocacy, working together to create a just and inclusive society. This year we joined an inspirational evening at its Annual Awards Dinner: Future of Promise.
In celebration of the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry's Black Creativity, kids and families had the opportunity to talk with African American artists, scientists and engineers about innovative work happening right here in our city. HBK was proud to be among other STEM professionals stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum.
HBK was honored to join the National Society of Black Engineers at their Engineers Week Expo in Chicago.
On Feb. 23, 2023, HBK was proud to join business and culture leaders, local and national celebrities, and those who have been part of Girls in the Game's History in celebrating 28 years of success and powerful girls and women everywhere. Girls in the Game has given young women in Chicago and beyond the tools and confidence they need to achieve any goal they set for themselves. They work to create the next generation of leaders: Generation Unstoppable.
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)’s 26th Annual Souper Bowl Fundraiser was held this month at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center. Our HBK team was excited to be back in person to help support this event and DVIP so that they may continue to support victim-survivors and provide safety solutions.
HBK was pleased to join Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry again for its annual Black Creativity Gala. This spectacular evening is a celebration of the rich contributions of Black creators, innovators, artists, and geniuses. We toasted to future generations of Black leadership in STEAM fields. We explored the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition. We enjoyed unforgettable culinary delights. And we danced the night away.
Our volunteers were excited to be back with NFTE and their Emerging Entrepreneurs Program Coaching. This time was phase 2 where we worked with students to take their business ideation, evolve it into their idea and introduce a marketing plan.
Our Tulsa employees are proud to be regular volunteers at the local Oklahoma Food Bank!