LWCC Business Directory

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BUSINESS

DIRECTORY VOL. 1

2014



HELLO AND

WELCOME! Hello, Welcome to Living Word Christian Center’s Business Directory. Enclosed, you will find various businesses around the local area that apply to your needs including Automotive Services, Healthcare, Restaurant Services, and much more. We inspire you to support these communityminded businesses by researching and by considering these companies whenever you are making a decision with purchasing various products. We hope this business directory is a reliable source of information and of great assistance with your everyday errands. – Living Word Christian Center

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CONTENTS Audio Production E-Tre Productions Kailen & Kyler Enterprises M. Ent- Miller Enterprises The Anointed Harvesters The Faith Cast

Auto Services

A5 Auto Collision & Sales Geez Autos Port King Detail Lube To U Mike Parnell’s Magnum Scuba Morgan Auto Rescue

Barbershops & Salons

Anointed Hands Salon and Spa Amour Salon Suite Aularale Skincare and Cosmetics Color Me Beautiful Criglar Executive Hair Studio En your Image Magic Comb Beauty Salon Sheer Attitude Salon Shear Imagination

Beauty

Beauty Revival Braids by Beatrice Buff & Go Inc. Let’s Face It Migdalia’s Caribbean Beauty Spa Patrice Beauty Inc. Serenity Touch, LLC The Nail Shop and Spa

Business Resources

Armour Enterprises Bolden & Associates Consultancy Inc. CJG Communications www.livingwd.org



CWA Management Evans Training and Consulting Solutions Exquisite Office Services Hardwick Management HResources, Inc. King David Mines Inc. Majesty Homes Management Consulting Parker Enterprises Place 2 Place Markerting Small Workers for Christ Vida Enterprises. Inc. Vision Quest Coaching Unlimited Wake Up Now Workspace Staffing

Catering and Restaurants

Adam’s Ribs AL’s Under the L Carnease’s Deli Citispoon Coleman’s Bar-B-Que Cynthia’s Exquisite Cuisine Glovers BBQ Smokehouse M Catering Mary’s Catering Service Inc. Perfect Idea Catering Shuga Pleez Sweet Smellin’ Savour Grill & Smoker Rentals Thom’s Turkey & Bar-b-cue

Cleaning Services

Above Beyond Cleaning Busy Body Enterprise D & V Cleaning Services Favor In the Land Inc. Handyman Can Do It All Rose of Sharon “Got it Maid”

Construction

All Phases Customized Marble LLC www.livingwd.org


Crawford Development LLC Christian Electric Construction Company Godbody Home Maintenance & Remodeling Handyman Inc. Handy Man Inc. Kingdom Construction 1 Inc. Lifetime Re-modeling

Daycare

Beauty Daycare Child Play and Learn Darlene Home Daycare Kings-N-Queens Home Child Care Lee’s Little Leaders Mary Shyrese Daycare Open Arms Warm Heart Community Daycare NFP Our Little Playland Child Care Sunflower Daycare

Delivery

Bernie’s Delivery, Courier Services and Bernie Keeler

Design

BJ Webhost Charisma Business Solution Divine Designs Graceful Works Plus 5 Technologies Scribe Publications Inc. 1st Touch Technology

Education

College Gospel Choirs Diez Veces Mas Sabio From Her to Her Grow Reading Solutions, In President and CEO Inspirational Perspective Coaching, LLC Literacy to Succeed & Beyond Speaker Training Institute The Felicity Group, LTD We Diversify Windy City Call Center, LLC www.livingwd.org


Engineering

J.C. Kingdom Builder, LLC SDIENGR Corp.

Entertainment

R. Price Music Group

Event Planning

Two Become One Event Planning Tanzy’s Design Studio

Financial Services

Bid That Gives Covenant Trading, LLC EA Mitchell & Assoc., Agent of Primerica Empowerment Consulting Group It’s Taxing Macros Financial Solution Center Maxx Financial Services Provison for the Vision Inc. Prudential Werner Business Group

Funeral Home

Woodlawn Funeral Home Serenity Funeral Service, Inc.

Health and Wellness

A Healthy F.R.E.S.H. Start, Inc Access Physical Therapy Inc. Crest Clinic LLC Dimonda Chiropractic E Chrysalis, Inc. Exercise Life Inc. Expanding Generations Forever Living Products Forever Living Product of USA Health Restoration Academy H2O Holistic Health Invest in your Health Jane’s Herbs JenCare Medical Center Kindgom Family Health Foundation www.livingwd.org


Leap Consultant Group Ltd. Medical Access Group (Ministry Network Coalition) Health Restoration Academy of Medical Arts Moore Health & Fitness New Eden New Eden School of Natural Health Sunrider International T.N.T Colon Cleansing Total Body Solace UR Total Wellness

Income Tax Service Expedient Tax Service

Insurance

American Family Insurance Empowerment Resources International Corporation GESS Constuction Company, Inc. TDW & Associate United Insurance Co. of America

Landscaping

Cody Professional Tree & Stump Removal Service

Legal Services

Due C. Son International Inc. Legal Shield Omega Legal Services

Market Research

Market Ease MQQC Inc.

Media Solution

DLV Printing Service Innovation Concepts Unlimited, Inc.

Ministry

Christ Centered Man Intl., LLC

Pest Control

Xtreme Pest Solutions Inc.

Photography

Darel Photography Passions Photography www.livingwd.org


Real Estate

A Land Promised BDW Realty Pro Corp Beautiful Gate Realty Century 21-1st Class Homes Century 21 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Debbie Richard Realty Group Diamond Realtors Group E&S Blessed Investments, LLC First Integrity Group Inc. Keller Williams Realty Kingdom Realty Group Inc. Marsha R. Pickens Martin the Broker 262 Realty Inc. Real People Reality Commercial Prospect Equities Premier Signature Landmark REO The Elite Real Estate Co.

Retail

5linxs Dainties Inc. For Your Glory Soap Inc. Heavenly Jewelry Kai Lee Couture Love Our Glamour, Inc. Mary Kay Cosmetics Natural Mi Oops! Diapers 2Go Orango Gold Perfect Fit Fashion Boutique Praise Words and Heavenly Wear Premier Designs, Inc. SaBaoth Creation The Kingdom of God Flag Company Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry Warehouse Direct - Workplace Solutions www.livingwd.org


Whatsoever Things Are Lovely

Schools

The Living Word School of Ministry & Missions Living Word Bible Training Center Living Word Christian Academy The Joseph Business School

Security Solutions Payton Security Inc. Protection 1

Senior Day Care

Heart to Hearts Services Inc. Home Instead Senior Care

Social Services

End 2 End Heart 2 Heart Social Enterprise Inc. Sista’s of the Hood

Technology

Seraph Technology Solutions

Transportation

Busy Body Enterprise Inc. Global Transit Connection God’s Elect Transportation LLC Midnight Rambler Limo Price and Murdock Transportation Right Transportation, Inc Wright Choice Livery

Travel

Prosperity2Travel.com Bless1Travels

Utilities

Bee Jays Electric

Weddings

Weddings By Whitley

Writing CAMF

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AUDIO PRODUCTION E- TRE PRODUCTIONS

Video, wedding, music video/EPk’s, short films/movies, and editing. Type: Video Production Contact: Mr. Eugene Bush Phone: 773-340-3873 Fax: 773-287-0623 Email: ebushiii@gmail.com Website: www.etreproductions.com Years of Operation: 4 years

KAILEN & KYLER ENTERPRISES

Award Winning Video Production, Communications Training, Public Relations, Marketing, Video Streaming, Live Event Productions, Media Distribution and Placement. Type: Video Productions/Communications Company Contact: Bonnie Winfrey Address: 3106 Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 Phone: 815-744-5340 Email: kkeproductions@mac.com Website: www.kkeproductions.com www.bonniewinfrey.com www.thefaithcast.com Years of Operation: 20 years

M. ENT-MILLER ENTERPRISES

Digital audio editing and recording, voice over production and talent. Type: Audio & Video Production Contact: Ronald Miller Address: 1717 N. Monitor Avenue, Chicago IL, 60639 Phone: 312-428-8839 Email: righteousone9@gmail.com Years of Operation: 1 year www.livingwd.org | 1


THE ANOINTED HARVESTERS

Production of stage plays, feature films, web series, television shows, skits, music videos, commercial, corporate training videos. Entertainment for all events: conference private events, corporate events; Training and workshops – actors, products, directors, drama ministers corporations, schools, youth after school programs. Type: Production Company Contact: Shebeta Carter Address: P.O. Box 6403, River Forest IL, 60305 Phone: 708-612-3193 Email: info@theharvesters.org Years of Operation: 10 years

THE FAITH CAST

Video Streaming of faith teaching that will change your life. Type: Video Streaming Contact: Kailen Winfrey Address: 3106 Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 Phone: 815-744-5340 Email: Kailen@mac.com Website: www.thefaithcast.com Years of Operation: 3 years

AUTO SERVICES A5 AUTO COLLISION AND SALES

Repair Cars Type: Auto Body Repair Contact: Miguel Leon Address: 738 N. Yale Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181 Phone: 630-516-1140 Fax: 630-516-1141 Email: A5autocollison@gmail.com Website: A5autocollision.com Years of Operation: 6 years 2 | www.livingwd.org


GEEZ AUTOS PORT

Used car sales, automotive repairs, auto security, auto accessories, auto restoration. Type: Auto Sales, Automobile Servicing Contact: Artrice Hill Address: 8100 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619 Phone: 773-962-0901 Fax: 773-962-0841 Email: Geezautosports@gmail.com Years of Operation: 7 years

KING DETAIL

Buffing/Waxing/Shampoo, cars, truck, bikes, wheels, carpets, motors. Type: Detailing Car/tracks Contact: James Eddings Address: 801 S. 8th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 Email: JamesD42011@gmail.com Years of Operation: 32 years

LUBE TO U

Oil filter changes, pre-maintenance of vehicles, all fluids replenished, windshield wiper replacement, bulb replacement. We come to the customer!! Type: Mobile Oil Change Contact: Valdis Purnell Address: 17800 Cedar Avenue, Country Club Hills, IL 60478 Phone: 708-263-7150 | 312-952-6741 Email: Veekayes@att.net Years of Operation: 4 years

MIKE PARNELL’S MAGNUM SCUBA

Scuba instruction from basic- instructor, retail sales if equipment repaid, rental, international dive adventure travel bi-monthly. Type: Professional Scuba Instruction www.livingwd.org | 3


Contact: Jeffery Hopson/Michael A. Parnell Address: 850 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60624 Phone: 312-341-3483 | 773-412- 3723 Email: maparnell2@aol.com Website: mikesmagnumscuba.com Years of Operation: Since 1980, 1st African American owned & operated dive facility in the USA.

MORGAN AUTO RESCUE

24hr emergency road service, car door unlocking, tire repair/change, jump start, fuel. Towing 6am-midnight. Buy junk cars. All major credit cards accepted. Type: Emergency Road Service Contact: Keith & Lynn Morgan Address: 41 W. 40th Place, Chicago, IL 60609 Phone: 773-255-6954 Fax: 773-285-1276 Email: godsproperty1963@att.net Website: www.morganautorescue.org Years of Operation: 5 years

BARBERSHOPS AND SALONS ANOINTED HANDS SALON AND SPA

Provide hair, nail, hairstyling, hair cutting, coloring, wet set, locks and much more. Provide skin care, facial, body wraps, chemical peels, sea salt, glows, manicures and pedicures. Type: Beauty Contact: Patricia Bryant Address: 20 S. 16th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 Phone: 708-655-6471 Years of Operation: 10 years 4 | www.livingwd.org


AMOUR SALON SUITE

All types of hair- cut, color, braids,locks, women’s salon, private suites for rent. Type: Salon Contact: Sherry Spellers Address: 648-50 E. 43rd Street, Chicago IL, 60653 Phone: 773-968-0400 Email: amoursalon@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 16 years

AULARALE SKINCARE AND COSMETICS

Beauty consultant, skincare, facials, cosmetics, business opportunity Type: Beauty Consultant Contact: Denise Martin Address: 1759 W. 71st Street, Chicago, IL 60636 Phone: 773-841-2872 Fax: 773-471-2872 Email: denisemartin_blessed2@yahoo.com Website: www.aularale.com/7249 Years of Operation: 12 years

COLOR ME BEAUTIFUL

Full service salon, Name Brand Cosmetics, Skincare, and haircare product. Special services for Chemo, Cancer, Alopecia and Blino individuals. Type: Salon & Cosmetics Contact: Sheneather Butler Address: 7507 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL, 60130 Phone: 708-771-4750 Email: colormebeautiful@att.net Years of Operation: 11 years

CRIGLAR EXECUTIVE HAIR STUDIO

One of the best barbers in business, promoting excellence. Type: Master Barber/Teacher Contact: Darrick Criglar www.livingwd.org | 5


Address: 429 N. Marion, Forest Park, IL 60130 Phone: 708-203-9142 Email: whoizhe23@rocketmail.com Years of Operation: 3 years

EN YOUR IMAGE

Full Service Salon Type: Salon Contact: Alvanetta Davis Address: 417 Harrison, Oak Park, IL 60304 Phone: 601-918-7959/630-670-1119 Email: alvanettaT@gmail.com Website: www.styleseat.com/alvadavis Years of Operation: 4 years

MAGIC COMB BEAUTY SALON

All hair care services Type: Beauty Salon Contact: Jacqueline Williams Address: 316 S. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60435 Phone: 815-723-5224 Email: jacquewill30@att.net Website: magiccombbeautysalon.com Years of Operation: 53 years

SHEER ATTITUDE SALON

Beautician Contact: Latoya Jacobs Address: 16222 Paulina, Markham, IL 60428 Phone: 708-825-1985 Email: ldblack29@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 1 year

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SHEAR IMAGINATION

Type: Salon, Barber Shop & Boutique Contact: Elizabeth Scott Address: 5957 W. Madison, Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 708-772-2303 Email: ElizabethScott@Bairdwarmer.com Years of Operation: 23 years

BEAUTY BEAUTI REVIVAL

Beauti Revival provides natural hair/skincare products at affordable prices. Our hallmark is an honest care, love, and respects of our customers. We offer our customers with quality natural hair and skin products at reasonable prices. Type: Organic & Natural Skincare Contact: Georgette Gardiner Address: 8926 N. Greenwood Avenue, No. 111, Niles, IL 60714 Phone: 773-551-2402 Email: georgette@beautirevival.com Website: www.beautirevival.com Years of Operations: 1 year

BRAIDS BY BEATRICE

Micro Braids, Senegalese twist, sew-in, Goodness Braids, single braids. Type: African Hair Braiding Contact: Beatrice Oyekunle Address: 1533 W. Jarvis Avenue, Apt. 512, Chicago, IL 60626 Phone: 773-474-2072 Email: oyekunlebeatrice@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 11 years

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BUFF & GO INC.

Mobile spa service manicure, pedicures, lashes, massages, and brow waxing. Type: Mobile Spa Contact: Leatrice Head Address: P.O. Box 8558, Chicago, IL 60680 Phone: 866-644-2833 | 773-719-4436 Email: buffngo@aol.com Website: www.buffngo.com Years of Operation: 10 years

LET’S FACE IT

Facials, total wax services, makeup application for special occasions, and body wraps for weight loss. Contact: Jocelyn Rails Reaves Address: 15306 Page Avenue, Harvey, IL 60426 Website: www.letsfaceitskinnywrap.com Phone: 708-596-1382 | 708-790-2660 (Cell) Email: jocelynrials@yahoo.com/jrr@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 8 years

MIGDALIA’S CARIBBEAN BEAUTY SPA

Informal Day Spa Contact: Migdalia Cruz Address: 3134 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-384-0016 | 773-759-3357 Fax: 773-384-0022 Email: migdaliascaribbean@gmail.com Website: www.migdaliascaribbeanbeautyspa.com Years of Operation: 11 years

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PATRICE BEAUTY INC.

Facials, Body Waxing, Manicure, Pedicure, and Makeup. Type: Day Spa Contact: Patrice Baker Address: (Sola Salon Suites) 930 Roosevelt Road, Suite 9, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Phone: 312-788-8167 Email: info@patricebeauty.com Website: www.patricebeauty.com Years of Operation: 2.5 years/24 years experience

SERENITY TOUCH, LLC

Services that will provide massage therapy/day spa treatments. Assist in educating individuals about how to rejuvenate the spirit, relaxation, and detoxification that will extend the quality of life. Type: Massage/Therapy/Day Spa Contact: Faye Hunt Email: fhunt04@gmail.com/serenitytouch2013@gmail.com Phone: 708-552-0316 | 847-651-7519 Years of Operation: 10 months

THE NAIL SHOP AND SPA

Manicure–overlays, Pedicures-Nail Art, Massages-Spa Parties, waxing-spa Packages Type: Full Service Nail care Contact: Chawanya Hayes Address: 5965 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 773-727-3684 Email: chawanya@nailshpoandspa.com Website: www.nailshopandspa.com Years of Operation: 18 years

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BUSINESS RESOURCES ARMOUR ENTERPRISES

Essential Services for Commercial & Residential clients all over the world. Type: Network Marketing Contact: Sheila Armour Address: 2106 S. 18th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155 Phone: 708-896-1210 Email: armourenterprises@5linx.net Years of Operation: 4 years

BOLDEN & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING GROUP INC.

Zumba instructor, utilization reviewer, and mentoring business specialist Type: Consulting Contact: Damirra Bolden Address: 39 N. Austin, Suite 7, Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 773-704-5625 Email: dbolden@boldenandassociates.co Website: www.boldenandassociates.co Years of Operation: 2 years

CJG COMMUNICATIONS

Pre-Employment Screening and Job Placement Service. “The Business Support People.” We also offer our services to Job Seekers with Criminal Backgrounds and Food Stamps Participants. Type: Placement & Pre-employment Screening Contact: Pamela Black (Program Manager) Address: 9453 S. Ashland Avenue, Suite 10, Chicago, IL 60620 Phone: 773-239-8847 Fax: 773-239-9340 Email: cjgcommunications@sbcglobal.net 10 | www.livingwd.org


CWA MANAGEMENT

Rent affordable housing 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms. Apartments are located on Chicago’s Westside. Type: Apartment Rental Contact: Sharnette Fletcher Address: Chicago, IL Phone: 773-637-0971 Email: cwamanagement@aol.com Years of Operation: 13 years

EVANS TRAINING AND CONSULTING SOLUTIONS

Providing business consulting for emerging and existing businesses. Providing accounting, vocational and career training. Type: Business Consulting & Training Contact: Betty Evans Address: 1104 N. Massasoit Street, Chicago, IL 60651 Phone: 773-339-6848 Email: beetcs12@gmail.com Website: bevansconsulting.com Years of Operation: 1.5 years

EXQUISITE OFFICE SERVICES

All areas of office administration, data entry, excel, MS word, database management, design and print marketing materials (business cards, powerpoints, brochures, books, manuals, etc.) Type: Virtual office administration and event planning Contact: Betty Jean Ricks Address: 16255 Sussex Avenue, Markham, IL 60428 Email: beingbless@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 9 years

HARDWICK MANAGEMENT

Apartment Rental Type: Affordable & Rehab Apartment Contact: Jana Hardwick www.livingwd.org | 11


Address: 4311-19 W. Flournoy, Chicago, IL 60624 Phone: 630-709-8675 Email: katura1912@sbcglobal.net Years of Operation: 46 years

HResources, INC.

Staffing Agency and HR Consulting Type: Staffing Agency, HR Consulting Contact: Trisa Brown Address: 1151 S. Cambria Lane, Lombard, IL 60148 Phone: 630-656-08HR | 630-656-0847 Email: hrinc@att.net Years of Operation: 5.5 years

KING DAVID MINES INC.

Obtain All Types of business licenses and building permits, plans, and drawings for small and large scale businesses. Type: Business License Expediters Contact: Larry Mccullum Address: 1925 N. Harlem Avenue, Suite 104A, Chicago, IL 60707 Phone: 773-716-8338 Email: License3@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 10 years

MAJESTY HOMES

Do hair and nail, Prepare client for workforce wardrobe assessment Budgeting, Resume - Preparation, prepare for interview and help find jobs. Type: Non-Profit Contact: Elizabeth Scott Address: P.O. Box 609, Oak Park, IL 60302 Phone: 708-772-2303 Years of Operation: 7 years

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MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Elevate worldwide provides professional services and programs to high-tech/high-growth companies. We turn unfavorable business situations into powerful outcomes for clients. We offer systems of capabilities in project and program management, leadership development, team building and coaching. We design custom solutions that increase growth and profits. Type: Professional services Contact: Chareen Goodman Address: 233 South Wacker Drive, Willis Tower, 84th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 855-933-5382 Ext. 555 Years of Operation: 3 years

PARKER ENTERPRISES

Located in the Chicagoland area. Business Consulting, Business Planning, Fundraising, Grants, Hiring Manager, etc. Type: Small Business Consulting & Planning Contact: Tamara Moore Address: 610 E. Oakland Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: 309-585-8831 Email: moore.tamara54@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 15 years

PLACE 2 PLACE MARKETING

Marketing For home health care, for medication and for all medical equipment mobile doctors, Nurses, Therapist and x-ray Technicians Type: Marketing Contact: Clifton Boen Address: 501 N. Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 773-370-5727 Email: boencliff@yahoo.com | Place2Place@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 5.5 years

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SMALL WORKERS FOR CHRIST

Respite care for dependent and physically challenged loved ones in my home to include help with hygiene, ADL’s, and meals. Client ages vary. Type: Non-Profit Contact: Ms. Lakesha Graves-Bey Address: 859 N. Massasoit Avenue, Apt. 1W, Chicago, IL 60651 - Austin Township Phone: 708-657-8707 | 773-854-1519 Email: beylakesha@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 1 year

VIDA ENTERPRISES. INC.

Type: Manufacturing Contact: Vida Jimenez-Schreck Address: 3000 S. Throop Street, Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60608 Phone: 312-808-0088 Email: Vidas.Angels@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 5 years

VISION QUEST COACHING UNLIMITED

Business, employment coaching outplacement, onboarding, professional branding, presentation Type: Business Coaching/Consulting Contact: Kimberly Oglesby Address: 5459 S. Everett Avenue, Unit #3B, Chicago, IL 60615 Phone: 312-375-8297 Email: Kmoglesby1@gmail.com Years of Operation: 7 years

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WAKE UP NOW

Help people to become Independent business owners and use software solutions to obtain a better, prosperous life by making, managing, and saving money. Type: Multi-Level Contact: Janice O’Quinn Address: 3513 Laurel Lane, Hazelcrest, IL 60429 Phone: 708-856-1446 | 708-335-1321 Email: jmoq9009@gmail.com Website: www.blessedtobeablessing.wakeupnow.com Years of Operation: 1 year

WORKSPACE STAFFING

We find and develop jobs. We specialize in employment placements in administrative, office, manufacturing, warehouse, janitorial cleaning, etc. Type: Job Placement/Staffing Contact: Bridgette Cooper Address: Hoffman Estates, IL Phone: 313-629-4840 Email: bcooper@workspacestaffing.com Website: www.workspacestaffing.com Years of Operation: 5 months, 12 years of HR/Payroll/Job Placement experience

CATERING & RESTAURANTS ADAM’S RIBS

Catering Bar-Que, Fried Turkey, and soul food Type: Resturant/Catering Contact: Yolanda S. Owens Address: 436 Whitewater Lane, Oswego, IL 60543 Phone: 630-636-9486 | 773-642-9581 www.livingwd.org | 15


Email: ysolovejesus@aol.com Years of Operation: 5 years

AL’S UNDER THE L

Fast food Type: Fast Food Restaurant Contact: Larry McCullum Address: 2908 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60612 Phone: 773-826-1239 | 773-716-8338 Email: License3@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 3 years

CARNEASE’S DELI

Service of food products, soul food on weekends, and hot sandwiches Type: Restaurant Contact: Robert Luckett Address: 2504-173 Street, Lansing IL, 60438 Phone: 708-418-3400 | 708-653-2724 Website: www.carneasesdeli.com Years of Operation: 1 year

CITISPOON

Never wait in line at a restaurant again! Our mobile application allows diners to place their orders at the restaurant of their choice before they get there. Notify-PayDine Type: Restaurant mobile app Contact: Dapo Kolawole Address: 2 Imperial Court, Davenport, IA 52807 Phone: 563-508-7971 Email: bookings@citispoon.com Website: www.citispoon.com Years of Operation: 4 months

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COLEMAN’S BAR-B-QUE

BBQ carry out Type: Restaurant Contact: Debra Coleman Address: 5754 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651 Phone: 773-287-0363 | 312-859-7145 Email: coleman2@yahoo.com/d45coleman@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 44 years

CYNTHIA’S EXQUISITE CUISINE

Prepare and cook food selected from client and deliver it to desired location. Type: Catering Contact: Cynthia Smith Address: 1537 Williams Avenue, Unit 2E, River Forest, IL 60305 Phone: 708-680-6583 | 708-623-3025 Email: smi878@yahoo.com Website: cynthias.site50.net Years of Operation: 2 years

GLOVERS BBQ SMOKEHOUSE

Competition style onsite BBQ catering and delivery services Type: Catering Contact: Donald Glover Address: 8746 S. Harper, Chicago, IL 60619 Phone: 773-260-0275 Website: www.gloverssmokehouse.com Years of Operation: 4 years

M CATERING

Serves Authentic Haitian Cuisine and Metropolitan Area Type: Catering Contact: Mitzi Coaker Address: 327 N. Parkside, Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 773-420-8658 www.livingwd.org | 17


Email: chefm@mcatering.co | macoaker@yahoo.com Website: www.mcatering.co

MARY’S CATERING SERVICE INC.

Mary’s Carrot Cake and German Chocolate Cake Type: Bakery Contact: Mary Martinez-Vernez Address: 4341 N. Avers, Chicago, IL 60618 Phone: 773-969-2294 Fax: 773-583-6294 Email: maryscarrotcake@hotmail.com Years of Operation: 6 years

PERFECT IDEA CATERING

Catering of special events and cooking/delivering for seniors Type: Catering Contact: Betty Evans Address: 1104 N Massasoit, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60651 Phone: 773-339-6848 Email: bje1126@sbcglobal.net Years of Operation: 1 year

SHUGA PLEEZ

Boutique Catering, Company and Gourmet Truffles Type: Catering Contact: Lori Adams Address: 10833 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628 Phone: 773-808-8225 Email: shugapleez@gmail.com Website: www.shugapleez.met Years of Operation: 6 years

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SWEET SMELLIN’ SAVOUR GRILL & SMOKER RENTALS

Outdoor events cooking, equipment rental, BBQ grill rental, smoker rentals. Cool Breeze Ice Company - we also provide ice. Type: BBQ Grill& Smoker Rentals Events Contact: KC Carter Address: P.O. Box 1022, Oak Park, IL 60304 Phone: 708-525-0491 Email: kcsss@att.net Years of Operation: 8 years

THOM’S TURKEY & BAR-B-CUE

Fast food restaurant/Carryout Type: Restaurant Contact: Craig Taffe Address: 6427 W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60311 Email: taffec@thomsturkey.com Website: www.thomsturkey.com Years of Operation: 6 Months

CLEANING SERVICES ABOVE BEYOND CLEANING

Type: Cleaning Service Contact: Chevy Address: P.O. Box 87471, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Phone: 630-956-6919 Email: beyondCleaning.Handyman@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 25 years

BUSY BODY ENTERPRISE

We provide Residential and Commercial Cleaning Services Type: S. Corporation Contact: Latoya Moore Address: 1555 Naperville/Wheaton Road, Suite 112, www.livingwd.org | 19


Naperville, IL 60563 Phone: 630-562-6098 | 773-543-1253 Contact Email: latoya.moore@busybodyent.com Website: www.busybodyent.com Years of operation: 3 years

D & V CLEANING SERVICES

House cleaning, carpet shampoo and wash, air duct cleaning, and wood patio restoration Type: Cleaning Contact: David & Virginia Reynoso Address: 1806 Fredericks-burg Lane, Aurora, IL 60503 Phone: 630-440-2803 | 331-262-4873 Email: davidreynoso38@gmail.com Years of Operation: 4 years

FAVOR IN THE LAND INC.

We offer janitorial, maintenance, carpet cleaning, furniture, restores hardwood floors, strip, wax, buff floors, move in, move jobs, packing/unpacking commercial, residential cleaning, regular occasional cleaning, care giving services, favor in the land candy & store land, wholesale, retail, Mary Kay Type: Janitorial & Maintenance Services Contact: Alfreda Thompson Address: 36 N. Mason Avenue, Apt 240, Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 312-513-9906 Fax: 773-626-5210 Email: alfreda.thompson232@gmail.com Years of Operation: 14 years/Licensed INC. 4years

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HANDYMAN CAN DO IT ALL

Type: Handyman (Remodel, Repair upgrade) Contact: Chevy Address: P.O. Box. 87471, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Phone: 630-464-7366 Email: beyondCleaning.Handyman@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 25 years

ROSE OF SHARON “GOT IT MAID”

Cleaning services for residential and commercial spaces Type: Residential & Corporate Cleaning Contact: Gail Harper Address: 8618 S. Winchester, Chicago, IL 60620 Phone: 773-732-6665 Email: harpergail12@hotmail.com Years of Operation: 20 years

CONSTRUCTION ALL PHASES CUSTOMIZED MARBLE LLC

Install all types of flooring, ceramic tile, VCT, Wooden floors, Bathroom total construction, and kitchen total construction. Type: Flooring Ceramic Tile, Marble Contact: Elmer Joseph Address: 3719 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652 Phone: 708-602-0230 Email: ElmerJoseph53@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 7 years

CRAWFORD DEVELOPMENT LLC

Home Builder Renovations Contact: Dwayne Crawford Address: 661 Chappel Avenue, Unit 2A, Calumet City, IL 60409 Phone: 773-865-3202 www.livingwd.org | 21


Email: crawford4@sbcglobal.net/dcrawford4@sbcglobal.net Years of Operation: 13 years

CHRISTIAN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, and Building Construction Type: Electrical, Building Construction Contact: Pastor Samuel C. Stewart Address: 7956 S. Elizabeth, Chicago, IL 60620 Phone: 773-983-2063 Email: 1pastorstewart@gmail.com Years of Operation: 24 years

GODBODY HOME MAINTAINING & REMODELING

Some Maintenance and Repairs-remodel work (specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, basements), plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring. Type: Constructions- Maintaining Contact: Corey Davis Address: 1218 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 Phone: 601-985-8495 | 630-267-2057 Email: GodBody2008@Aol.com Years of Operation: 20 years

HANDYMAN INC.

Remodel homes paint, build walls plumbing, and install carpet Type: Remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, and basements Contact: Darrin Johnson Address: P.O. Box 1354 Oak Park, IL 60304 Phone: 773-443-8161 Contact Email: handymanDarrin@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 15 years

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HANDY MAN INC.

All of your carpentry needs: build and tear down walls, plumbing, painting, redo kitchens and bathrooms, hang ceiling fans, ceramic tile, hardwood floors, lay carpet, etc. Contact: Darrin Johnson Address: P.O. Box 1354, Oak Park, IL 60304 Phone: 773-443-8161 Email: handymandarrin@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 15 years

KINGDOM CONSTRUCTION 1 INC.

We specialize in all construction need from build out to clean out, electric, plumbing etc. for a low price Type: Construction Contact: William Moore Address: 7600 W. Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL 60130 Phone: 312-479-3369 Contact Email: wmoore57@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 4 years/Incorporated: 3 years

LIFETIME RE-MODELING

Home repair/modeling tasks performed such as electrical, plumbing, complete kitchens/baths, drywall, painting, flooring, basements, lighting, small and large projects, fully licensed and insured. Type: Home Improvement Contact: Devon Payton Address: 217 51st Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60105 Phone: 630-308-0747 Fax: 708-401-0396 Years of Operation: 15 years

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DAYCARE BEAUTY DAYCARE

Licensed home childcare. Operating hours 6:00am to 6:00pm. Provide care for children, 3 month to 11years/ preschool/ educational learning. Crafts and activities. Meals served: Breakfast, Lunch and snacks. See websites for more information. Type: Home-based Childcare Contact: Beatrice Barthelmey Address: 212 Brookwood Lane East, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Phone: 630-378-9596 Email: Beautydaycare@comcast.net Website: www.beautydaycare.com Years of Operation: 11 years/Incorporated: 2 years

CHILD PLAY AND LEARN

Monday-Friday Operation 6am-6pm Extended hours of care 6:30pm -8:30pm Type: Childcare Home, Daycare Home Contact: Dannise Yates Address: 4209 Seeley Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Phone: 630-297-8284 | 331-575-2246 Email: dly_dimples33@yahoo.com mzdannise@childsplaytolearn.com Years of Operation: 3 years

DARLENE HOME DAYCARE

Provider Sole Owner Teacher Type: Daycare Contact: Darlene Johnson Address: 1826 S. 10th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 Phone:708-344-7854 | 630-244-2368 Email: darlenedaycare@sbcglobal.net Years of Operation: Over 25 years, License DCFS 24 | www.livingwd.org


KINGS-N-QUEENS HOME CHILD CARE

Provide Quality Care for children: 6 months -12 years Type: Child Care Contact: Sharon Martin Address: 1637 N. Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 Phone: 312-301-7133 Email: kings-n-queens@hotmail.com Years of Operation: 7 years Licensed by the state

LEE’S LITTLE LEADERS

Provide a safe and educational environment for children to build their character for life. Type: Home Daycare Contact: Antenette Mcgee Address: 3612 W Grenshaw Chicago, IL 60624 Phone: 773-826-1788 Email: antenettelee@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 2 years

MARY SHYRESE DAYCARE

My staff and I provide care for children and their families. Children age 6 weeks through 12 years old. Type: Childcare Contact: Mary Murphy Address: 5418 W. Jackson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 773-287-4168 Fax: 773-287-4168 Email: marymurphyshi@gmail.com Years of Operation: 14 years

OPEN ARMS WARM HEART COMMUNITY DAYCARE NFP Ages 0-12 years old. Hours of Operation 6:00am-6:00pm Extended Hours 6:00pm-12:00am Type: Home Daycare Contact: Janice Longstreet Address: 768 Speechley Blvd., Hillside, IL 60162 Phone: 708-240-4060 www.livingwd.org | 25


Email: Janice4you@att.net Years of Operation: 8 years

OUR LITTLE PLAYLAND CHILD CARE

Provide care to children 6 weeks to 12 years old. Service is provided in a licensed home by DCFS. Provider has master degree in early child hood and has a curriculum teaching and daily routine. Type: Child Care Service Contact: Alice Dixon-Zollicoffer Address: Hillside, IL 60162 Phone: 708-547-8304 Email: ourlittleplayland@comcast.net Years of Operation: 16 years

SUNFLOWER DAYCARE

Providing quality in home licensed childcare for children 6 weeks to 12 years. National Association Family Childcare (NAFC) accredited provider. Illinois quality count stars level 3 providers. Offering care for children in a large setting. Type: Home Licensed Daycare Contact: Maria Brown Address: 405 S. Stonebrook Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 Phone: 815-782-4313 | 815-793-2987 Fax: 815-782-4313 Email: cookfamily6@sbcglobal.net Years of Operation: 16 years

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DELIVERY BERNIE’S DELIVERY, COURIER SERVICES AND BERNIE KEELER

Complete service for delivery of your business product, including advertisement flyers. Long Distance also available. Type: Product Delivery and people transport Contact: Bernie Keeler Address: 5840 W. 104th Street, Suite 315, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Email: Berne_Keeler@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 1 year

DESIGN BJ WEBHOST

Website development, Website design, Graphic design, logo design web hosting business cards. Type: Website Design, Graphic Design Online Contact: Bridgette Cooper Phone: 313-629-4840 Email: Bridgette@bjwebhost.com bridgettecooper204@yahoo.com Website: www.bjwebhost.com Years of Operation: 2 years

CHARISMA BUSINESS SOLUTION

Web Design, Automated Phone systems, Mobile app design, Texting Marketing, Email Marketing, Logo Design, Copywriting, Toll-free phone, International phone numbers, eBook Syndication, Podcast design, Brochure design, social-media marketing, Photo shoot, etc. Type: Sole Proprietorship www.livingwd.org | 27


Contact: Nathaniel Spiers Address: 1144 E. State, Suite A110, Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: 847-790-4181 | 641-715-3900 ext. 999558 Fax: (630) 797-5081 Email: contact@charismaSolutions.org NSpiers@CharismaSolutions.org Website: www.charismasolutions.org Years of Operation: 2 years

DIVINE DESIGNS

Professional services to organize and create custom made scrapbooks, homemade greeting cards, and collages. Type: Homemade Greeting Card & Scrapbooking Contact: Eunice January Address: 1605 20th Street, Zion, IL 60099 Phone: 847-731-3001 Email: ddesign1200@yahoo.com Website: www.ejdivinedesigns.com Years Of Operation: 10 years

GRACEFUL WORKS

Consulting graphic, web design, fine art, product logos, Brochures, fliers, ticket design, book design, cd covers, ad campaigns, and identifiers. Type: Home-Based Sole Proprietorship Contact: Katie Keller Address: 4133 Park Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 Phone: 708-813-3356 Email: Katie@gracefulworks.com Website: www.gracefulworks.com Years of Operation: 9 years

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PLUS 5 TECHNOLOGIES

Online Marketing, Website design and development. Type: Website Design/Development Contact: Dapo Kolawole Address: 2 Imperial Court, Davenport, IA 52807 Phone: 563-508-7971 | 563-424-6065 Email: websolutions@plus5technologies.com Website: www.plus5technologies.com Years of Operation: 6 years

SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS INC.

Manuscript development, editing, production, cover design printing, distribution marketing, and advertising. Type: Book Publishing Contact: Charity Nelson Address: 1933 W. 85th Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410 Phone: 219-644-8981 Email: cnelson@scribepublicationsinc.com Years of Operation: 4 years

1ST TOUCH TECHNOLOGY

Web Design, Information Technology Consulting Type: Web Design Contact: Phyllis Flynn Address: 684 S. Barrington Road, Suite 292, Streamwood, IL 60107-1841 Phone: 312-972-7495 Email: contact@1sttouchtechnology.com phyllisflynn@aol.com Website: www.1sttouchtechnology.com Years of Operation: 4 years

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EDUCATION COLLEGE GOSPEL CHOIRS

We are a web-based platform that help promote college based gospel choirs. We interview a post content to the website for site visitors to read. We also help choirs get booked for engagements through our booking system. Type: Web-based Contact: Michael Bailey Address: P.O. Box 607-24, Chicago, IL 60660 Phone: 312-590-0903 Email: info@collegegospelchoirs.com Years of Operation: 3 years

DIEZ VECES MAS SABIO

I teach Spanish classes to students 2 years old and older, specifically catering to daycare and home-schooled students. Private lesson instructor. Contact: Winter Brambila Address: Bolingbrook IL, 60440 Phone: 630-596-3112 Email: winterbrambila@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 1 year

FROM HER TO HER

We provide mentorship to young ladies ages 12-24 Type: Youth mentoring services Contact: Dorvella Woods Griggs Address: P.O. Box 220854, Chicago IL, 60622 Phone: 773-359-FHTH | 773-895-3125 Email: dorvella@fromhertoher.com Years of Operation: 5 years

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GROW READING SOLUTIONS, IN PRESIDENT, AND CEO

Provides Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing, Fluency, Math, Act testing, Preparation, Science Projects, GED, and Sports Activities Type: Literacy K-12 Contact: Rose Hensle Address: 3235 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60624 Phone: 773-722-4865 Website: www.growreadingsolutions.com Years of Operation: 4 years

INSPIRATIONAL PERSPECTIVE COACHING, LLC

We provide accredited ontological coaches for individual coaching of entrepreneurs, executives, etc. Type: Ontological coaching and teaching Contact: Linal Harris Address: P.O. Box 8281, Westchester, IL 60154 Phone: 773-310-0839 Email: linal@inspirationalperspective.com Website: www.inspirationalperspective.com Years of Operation: 2.5 years

LITERACY TO SUCCEED & BEYOND

Provides GED preparation mentoring, resume writing Intro. To Microsoft word, sports Activities (Lacrosse, Hockey, and soccer baseball. Tennis, swimming and dancing Type: Educational, Mentoring, and Sport Activities Contact: Rose Hensle Address: 3235 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60624 Phone: 773-722-4865 Website: www.LiteracytosucceedandBeyond.org Years of Operation: 3 years

SPEAKER TRAINING INSTITUTE

One-on-one coaching online and offline. Areas we cover are becoming a speaker and team building. We also offer special coaching sessions for athletes and models seeking www.livingwd.org | 31


endorsements. *50% off all services for LWCC members use promotional code 2626* Type: Internet sales, Coaching, Training, and Live Training Contact: Karl H. Jones Sr. Address: 150 N. Michigan Avenue, 28th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 (Business) 2344 W. Touhy, Unit ID, Chicago, IL 60645 Phone: 312-451-8917 Email: Speakkarl@gmail.com Website: www.speaker-success-training-courses. myshopify.com Years of Operation: 20 years

THE FELICITY GROUP, LTD

Consulting services for large corporations in the area of organization culture transportation. Client’s locations include U.S., Latin America, United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Israel. Type: Strategic Culture Transformation Contact: Olivet Jones Address: 47 W. Polk St Chicago IL, 60605 Phone: 312-432-0324 Contact Email: olivetjones@felicitygroup.com Years of operation: 23 years

WE DIVERSIFY

We help minority students go to college. College students get into grad school and careers. All students can create a free profile and search for college and employee we partner with. Type: Web-Based Recruiting Site Contact: Michael Bailey Address: P.O. Box 60724, Chicago, IL 60660 Phone: 312-590-0903 Email: info@wediversify.com Website: www.wediversify.com Years of Operation: 3 years 32 | www.livingwd.org


WINDY CITY CALL CENTER, LLC

We are a complimentary service that helps individuals interested in continuing their education. We are actively recurring to hire home-based and in-house call center representatives. Consider joining our team. We offer a competitive hourly rate. Type: Customer Service/Call Center Contact: Nikko Jefferson Address: 125 S. Wilke Road, Suite 204, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: 847-749-1292 Fax: 847-483-1132 Email: hrwindycitycc@birddogmedia.com Years of Operation: 4 years

ENGINEERING J.C. KINGDOM BUILDER, LLC

We are in the Energy Business of people helping people get lower electrical and natural gas rates while getting theirs “Free.� We also provide business opportunities to earn all extra pay. Check every month for more information. Type: Service Contact: Tanya M. Parks Address: Chicago, IL 60619 Phone: 773-234-8772 Fax: 773-768-7037 Email: iexam@att.net Website: www.seekdapower.whyitworks.com (Business Opportunity) Website: www.seekdapower.joinambit.com (Lower rates &/or free energy) Years of Operation: 14 months

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SDIENGR CORP.

Civil-Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering. Locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio. Type: Engineering Company Contact: Olufemi Oladeinde Address: 309 W. Washington Street, Suite 325, Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-551-9780 Email: oao@structuredesignsinc.com Website: www.sdiengr.com Years of Operation: 20 years

ENTERTAINMENT R. PRICE MUSIC GROUP

Professional music production services for recording artists, including studio recording, song writing, arranging and career consultation. Type: Music Production & Consultation Contact: Rodney Young Address: 700 N. Austin Blvd., Unit G, Oak Park, IL 60302 Phone: 312-841-7778 Email: rodney@rpricemusic.com Years of Operation: 7 years

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EVENT PLANNING TWO BECOME ONE EVENT PLANNING

Event Planning: Weddings, Showers, Birthday Parties. Also Quinceaneras and Christenings. Document creation and modification. Type: Event Planning & Training Contact: Samantha Wright Address: 6912 Main Street, Suite 26, Downers Grove, IL 60516 Phone: 630-209-4333 Email: sam@2becomeone.net Website: www.2becomeone.net Years of Operation: 2 years

TANZY’S DESIGN STUDIO

Interior Designers/Food Service Contractors; organize corporate events; weddings – interior design. We design, plan, and produce events to provide impact and inspiration. Our aim is to identify your needs and exceed your expectations. Type: Event Planner/Design Studio Contact: Tanzy Cullar Address: 15152 Forest View Lane, South Holland, IL 60473 Phone: 708-953-0848 Email: tanzy4you2@aol.com Website: www.tanzydesignstudio.com Years of Operation: 15 years

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FINANCIAL SERVICES BID THAT GIVES

Helping Orphans in the U.S., Thailand, Cambodia, and Philippines. Type: Charity Funding Contact: Rodrigo Mercado Address: 1328 W. Sable Drive, Addison, IL 60101 Phone: 331-575-4562 Email: hannahmer74@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 1 year

COVENANT TRAINING, LLC

Type: Trading investments Contact: Larry Young Address: P.O. Box 6028, River Forest, IL 60305 Phone: 224-436-0449 Website: www.CovenantTrading.com Years of Operations: 5 years

EA MITCHELL & ASSOC, AGENT OF PRIMERICA

Marketing of term life insurance, Auto, Homeowner’s insurance, Investments, Debt Acceleration Programs, Training and Developing New Agents. Type: Financial Services Marketing Contact: Gene Mitchell Address: 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 125-R, Hinsdale, IL 60521 Phone: 630-455-6110 Fax: 877-680-6783 Email: gmitchell.tk917@primerica.com Website: www.primerica.com Years of Operation: 21 years

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EMPOWERMENT CONSULTING GROUP

Retirement planning with solutions that replace risk, fees and losses with guarantees even in a down market. We specialize in life insurance 40lk, 403b, Roth Ira, Deferred Comp &TSP Rollovers. Type: Life & Financial Services Contact: Reuben S. Robinson Address: 7000 W. North Avenue, Suite 3a, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 Phone: 773-716-4304 Fax: 773-637-3423 Email: rsr@ilempowerment.com Website: www.ilempowerment.com Years of Operation: 7 years

IT’S TAXING

Taking the worries out. Type: Financial Advice services Contact: Leatrice Caldwell Address: P.O. Box 16747 Chicago, IL 60616 Phone: 847-877-1591 | 708-330-5383 Email: itstaxing4u@gmail.com Years of Operation: 5 years

MACROS FINANCIAL SOLUTION CENTER

Type: Financial Services Contact: Crisanta Mercado Address: 1328 W. Sable Drive, Addison, IL 60101 Phone: 331-575-4562 Email: hannahmer74@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 6 years

MAXX FINANCIAL SERVICE

Accounting Services, Sales Tax & Payroll service, QuickBooks consulting Bookkeeping Services. New business start-up assistance. Type: Accounting www.livingwd.org | 37


Contact: Olivia Vera Address: 3100 S. Oak Park Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402 Phone: 708-674-0948 Fax: 312-212-5955 Email: olivia@maxxfsglobal.com Years Of Operation: 10 years

PROVISION FOR THE VISION, INC.

Investment, Insurance, 401K, Health Insurance, and Retirement accounts. Type: C Corporation Contact: Annalie Estesan Address: 2215 S. Wolf Rd., Unit 108, Hillside IL, 60162 Phone: 773-398-2663 Email: Leiann314@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 5 years

PRUDENTIAL

Financial services including: Insurance, Life, Health, Retirement Planning, Educational Funding/Planning, Business Insurance, IRA’s, and Disability insurance. Type: Financial Service Contact: Donna Powell Address: 2132 Deep Water Lane, Suite 140, Naperville, IL 60564 Phone: 630-210-7500 | 916-710-2416 Fax: 630-904-6073 Email: donna.L.Powell@Prudential.com Years of Operation: 6 years in financial and 2 with Prudential

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WERNER BUSINESS GROUP

Debt reduction Program, Retirement programs, Employment Benefits, and full services insurance agency. Type: Financial services & Insurance Contact: Donna V. Werner Address: 30 Elms Lance, Justice, IL 60458 Phone: 708-330-5283 Email: Donna@WernerBusinessGroup.com DWernerassociates@gmail.com Website: www.WernerBusinessGroup.com Years of Operation: 7 years

FUNERAL HOME WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME

Deathcare Industry. We provide services such as funeral, memorials, cremation, cemetery, and burials. Type: Funeral Home & Cemetery Contact: Armelia Bailey Address: 7750 W. Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130 Phone: 708-442-8500 Fax: 708-442-8776 Email: ArmeliaBailey@dignitymemorial.com tyrus.woods@dignitymemorial.com Website: www.woodlawnchicago.com Years of Operation: The cemetery at Woodlawn is 102 years old. Funeral home is 8 years old

SERENITY FUNERAL SERVICE, INC.

Funeral Services, Planning, Pre-arrangements, Burials Type: Funeral Services and Funeral Home Contact: Corrine Talley Address: 9909 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 101, Westchester, IL 60154 Phone: 312-699-1236 www.livingwd.org | 39


Fax: 708-234-7101 Email: Corrine_talley@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 2 years, 25 years experience as a funeral director

HEALTH & WELLNESS A HEALTHY F.R.E.S.H. START, INC.

One-on-One Health Coaching, Group Coaching Sessions, Workshops Presented on Various Health & Wellness Topics, Healthy Kitchen Set-Up Contact: Willa Peterson Address: P.O Box. 3281, Oak Park, IL 60301 Phone: 708-256-5697 Website: www.ahealthyfreshstart.com Email: willa@ahealthyfreshstart.com Years of Operation: 8 years

ACCESS PHYSICAL THERAPY INC.

Physical Therapy services for all types of injuries Type: Physical Therapy Contact: Jamie Smith Address: 10233 W. Roosevelt Road, Westchester, IL 60154 Phone: 708-938-5238 | 847-961-0066 Fax: 708-938-5239 Email: acctherapy@gmail.com Years of Operation: 4 years

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CREST CLINIC LLC

Adult Medicine, Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Weight Loss Clinic Type: Medical Office Contact: Obi Nwakudu Address: 2219 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612 Phone: 312-733-9106 Fax: 312-733-9124 Email: crestclinic@gmail.com Website: www.crestclinic.com Years of Operation: 4 years

DIMONDA CHIROPRACTIC

Specialist in spine convection/scoliosis correction without surgery. Chiropractic Adjustment; Massage Therapy physical-therapy. Specialist in Pediatrics; Nutritional Counseling Type: Natural Chiropractic Health Care. Contact: Robert Dimonda DC, FICPA Address: 1832 Centre Point Circle, Suite 104, Naperville IL, 60563 Phone: 630-505-9696/630-235-8983 Email: robcin1980@yahoo.com Years Of Operation: 36 years

E CHRYSALIS INC.

Physician Practice Automaton & Revenue Cycle management (medical billing) Type: Services Contact: Catina Wilcox & Richard Wilcox Address: Aurora, IL 60504 Phone: 331-212-5318 Email: Richardw@echrysalis.com Website: www.eChrysalis.com Years of Operation: 4 years

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EXERCISE LIFE INC.

Fitness Training, Certified Personal Trainer, Motivational Speaking Type: Sub-Chapter Corporation Contact: Rick Applewhite Address: 614 South Iowa Avenue, Suite 4, Addison, IL 60101 Phone: 630-888-0730 Email: Applewhite.rick@exerciselife.net Website: www.exerciselife.net Years of Operation: 5 months

EXPANDING GENERATIONS

Life Coaching, Mental Health, Motivational Speaking Type: Counseling Contact: Loren Williams Address: Woodridge, IL 60517 Phone: 630-345-0438 Email: lwilliams@expandinggenerations.com

FOREVER-LIVING PRODUCTS

Internet Sales, Health & Beauty Products, Natural detoxifier, Blood purifier: improves circulation & energy. Contact: Peggy Kozel Address: 2351 Carnation Drive, Crest Hill, IL, 60403 Phone: 708-945-3355 Email: peggykozel@gmail.com Website: www.HealthyLivingTheAloeway.myflpbiz.com Years of Operation: 20 years

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FOREVER LIVING PRODUCT OF USA

Selling Natural Products, Multi Vitamins, Creams and other products of forever Living Product. Type: Natural Product (Distributor) Contact: Olufunmilayo Moses Address: 1061 W. Rosemont Avenue, Apt. #702, Chicago, IL 60660 Phone: 773-961-9032 Email: fbunmi11@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 4 years

HEALTH RESTORATION ACADEMY

Medical Job Training for Certified Nursing Assistants, licensed practical nurses, phlebotomy, and CPR training Type: Health Care- LPN, CPR Certified Nurse Assistant Contact: Pamela Graham Address: 4241-43 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Phone: 708-422-2481 | 708-422-2296 Fax: 708-422-2921 Email: grahampamela120@yahoo.com Website: www.HealthRestorationAcademy.org Years of Operation: 14 years

H2O HOLISTIC HEALTH

We provide massage, Swedish, Deep tissue; Reflexology, weight-loss, ultra sound cavitation. We treat all illness conditions. We provide nutritional advice for clients looking to better their health. The entire therapist staff is licensed and certified to provide services in Illinois. We also offer hot stone therapy and detox. We are a holistic health center. Type: Holistic Massage, Reflexology, Pre-Natural Services Contact: Benilia Riviera Address: 3210 N. Major Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 Phone: 773-664-8683 Email: h2oholistic@yahoo.com Website: www.h2oholistic.com Years of Operation: 1 year www.livingwd.org | 43


INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH

Healing oils Type: Doterra oils Contact: Keith Winfrey Address: 3106 Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 Phone: 815-557-6671 | 815-744-5340 Email: Kdwin@me.com Website: Mydoterra.com/Winfrey Years of Operation: 2 years

JANE’S HERBS

12 handmade veggie capsule formulas, Detoxification Program 3 steps Tinctures (Medicinal) Ointment tooth & Gum Powder, organic soap and scrub, organic Body Powder, organic seeds-chia and hemp hearts. Type: Herbal & Nutritional Contact: Jane Ann Hurst (Master Herbalist) Address: Woodridge, IL Phone: 630-710-4404 Email: Sales@Janesherbs.com Website: www.janesherbs.com Years Of Operation: 24 years

JENCARE MEDICAL CENTER

Primary healthcare for Medicare eligible seniors. We provide compassionate, well-coordinated preventive care series that are delivered with dignity and respect. Type: Medical/Center/Healthcare Contact: Pamela White Address: 6326 W. Cermak, Berwyn, IL 60402 Phone: 773-251-4047 Fax: 708-303-9250 Email: pamela.white@jencaremed.com Website: www.Jencaremed.com Years of Operation: 20 years

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KINGDOM FAMILY HEALTH FOUNDATION

Type: Healthcare Foundation Contact: Desiree Alexander Address: 26315 W. Arbor Lane, Channahon, IL 60410 Phone: 815-521-9085 Email: desiree5144@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 2 years

LEAP CONSULTANT GROUP LTD.

Health & Wellness Consulting Type: Health & Wellness Consulting President Contact: Vernon Yancey Address: 7750 S. Emerald Street, Suite #424, Chicago, IL 60620 Phone: 630-209-4002 | 312-909-2522 Email: VernonYancey@Leapcg.com Website: www.leapcg.com

MEDICAL ACCESS GROUP

We help patients when they have been hurt on the job. When the patient doesn’t know what to do we help them throughout the whole process. Type: Medical Incorporation Contact: Jamie Smith Address: 10001 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 224, Westchester, IL 60154 Phone: 708-356-4300 Fax: 708-356-4301 Email: medicalaccessgroup@gmail.com Years of Operation: 10 years

MINISTRY NETWORK COALITION HEALTH RESTORATION ACADEMY OF MEDICAL ARTS CNA-LPN-CPR-First Aid-Nutrition Type: Health Care Professional Training Contact: Yancy Carothers Address: 115 South Austin Blvd., Chicago, IL 60644 www.livingwd.org | 45


Phone: 773-454-2105 Fax: 773-295-5537 Email: ministrynetworkcoalition@gmail.com Years of Operation: 4 years

MOORE HEALTH & FITNESS

Help people achieve their health & fitness goals Type: Fitness, Health Contact: Mitze Moore Address: Chicago, IL Phone: 630-251-4700 Fax: 773-239-7541 Email: mitzemoore@yahoo.com Website: beachbodycoach.com/tallprettylady Years of Operation: 1 year

NEW EDEN WELLNESS CENTER

Naturopathic consultations, detoxification programs, natural health products, lectures, seminars and much more. Type: Health & Wellness Contact: Lawrence DeSantis, ND, and DPT Address: 103 N. 11th Avenue, Suite 237, St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-403-8149 Email: naturopathicdoctor@newedenwellness.com Website: www.newedenwellness.com Years of Operation: 3 years

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NEW EDEN SCHOOL OF NATURAL HEALTH

Offering Accredited distance learning natural health program, certified herbalist doctor of Naturopathy certified natural Health counselor. Type: Distance learning Natural health Curriculums Contact: Lawrence DeSantis, ND Address: 1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 200, South Bend, IN 46617 Phone: 219-230-6102 Email: info@newedenschool.com Website: www.newedenschoolofnaturalhealth.org Years of Operation: 3 years

SUNRIDER INTERNATIONAL

All Natural Skincare, wellness, weight loss, and replace Meat Products Type: Wellness/Weight loss Contact: Joann Bowens Address: 8645 S. Rockwell, Chicago, IL 60652 Phone: 773-704-9574 Email: JBDecreeit@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 30 years

T.N.T COLON CLEANSING

Tea that cleanses upper and lower colon. Type: Cleansing upper and lower Colon Contact: John Jones Address: P.O. Box 87520, Chicago, IL 60680 Phone: 312-719-1087 Email: JJones65@sbcglobal.net Years of Operation: 19 years

TOTAL BODY SOLACE

Holistic Life/Health Minister, Coach, Educator; provides abundant life skills, training and education: marital/ relational, total health, fitness, and wellness. Also, provides anger, stress management, assessments and holistic www.livingwd.org | 47


therapeutic modalities for victorious kingdom building. Type: Total Health/Life Ministry Contact: Antonio Williams Address: Chicago, IL Phone: 773-814-8000 Email: williamstbsolace@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 12 years

UR TOTAL WELLNESS

Provide all natural nutrition meal plans, products for inner and outer healthy weight management, and fitness goals. Type: Service (Health/Beauty) Contact: Sarah Rudy Address: 220 E. Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115 Phone: 708-204-1054 Email: urtotalwellness@gmail.com Website: www.goherbalife.com/urtotalwellness Years of Operation: 2 years

INCOME TAX SERVICE EXPEDIENT TAX SERVICE

We provide quality service to all levels of income for individual and business tax returns. Type: Income Tax Preparation Contact: Stephen Keys Address: 188 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601 1620 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-413-8291 Email: expedienttax@ymail.com Website: www.expedienttax.com Years of Operation: 6 years

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INSURANCE AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

Type: Insurance Contact: Forrest Dukes Address: 6533 North Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 Phone: 708-383-1400 Fax: 708-383-3909 Email: fdukes@amfam.com Website: www.forestdukes.com Years of Operation:15 years

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

Auto, Home, Condo, Renders Business and Life Insurance. Type: Insurance Contact: Rob Johnson Address: 3050 N. Cicero Avenue, Chicago IL, 60641 Phone: 773-427-5760 Fax: 773-427-5765 Email: rjohns11@amfam.com Website: www.robjohnsonagencyinc.com Years of Operation: 14 years

EMPOWERMENT RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL CORP.

Safe-Guaranteed Solutions for Growing your Money, Protecting your Assets/Accumulating Assets, and Preparing for your Financial Future. Educating Individuals and communities on the best solutions/options for reaching their Goals Type: Financial Services/ Retirement Planning Contact: Eric K. Williams Address: One South Dearborn, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-212-4466 Fax: 312-212-4467 Email: eric@empowermentrs.com www.livingwd.org | 49


Website: www.empowermentrs.com Years of Operation: 12 years

GESS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.

Home Rental, Life Insurance Type: Home Rental and Insurance Contact: Gregory & Ellen Single Tary Address: 1422 W. 72 Street, Chicago, IL 60636 Phone: 219-677-9200 Email: greg.songletary@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 11 years

TDW & ASSOCIATE

Life insurance gerber grow up plan pre-existing conditions enure HIV patients Type: Insurance Contact: Sherry Spellers Address:400 W. 76th Street,, Suite 320, Chicago, IL 60620 Phone: 773-968-0400 Email: amoursalon@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 15 years

UNITED INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA

Specialize in Life, Health and fire, Apartment Insurance Type: Insurance Contact: Yolanda S. Owens Address: 4415 W. Harrison Street, Suite 247, Hillside, IL 60162 Phone: (773) 642-9581 Email: ysolovejesus@aol.com Years of Operation: 100 years

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LANDSCAPING CODY PROFESSIONAL TREE & STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE

Total tree removal, tree trimming, stump removal, total shrub removal, hauling debris, and free wood chip delivery Type: Corporation Contact: William Cody Address: 8206 S. Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Phone: 773-374-0316 | 773-879-9795 Fax: 773-336-5898 Email: cody@codytreeservice.com Website: www.codytreeservice.com Years of Operation: 17+ years

LEGAL SERVICES DUE C SON INTERNATIONAL INC.

I help small businesses get access to the legal system via legal shield Contact: Rita Benson Address: 3405 W. 136th Street, Robbins, IL 60472 Phone: 708-710-4346 Email: Duecson@msn.com Years of Operation: 5 years

LEGAL SHIELD

Offering a High quality Cost-Effective Legal and Identity theft service, for individuals, Small Business, and Group Benefits. Type: Legal Firm Contact: Emily McCoy Address: 26 Yorkshire Woods, Oak Brook, IL 60523 Phone: 708-362-9494 www.livingwd.org | 51


Email: Emilymccoy@yahoo.com Website: www.legalshield.com Years of Operation: 1 year

LEGAL SHIELD

Legal services for individuals, families, employee benefits and small business owners. Identity theft solution and restoration. Type: Legal Services Contact: Linda Lamb Address: P.O. Box 87352, Chicago, IL 60680 Phone: 312-869-2071 | 312-566-8775 Email: llamb@legalshield.com/linda@lclbenefits.com Website: www.lclbeneits.com Years of Operation: 49 years

OMEGA LEGAL SERVICES

Divorce, child support and child custody, visitation adoption: wills, trust, Power of Attorney Type: Legal Services Contact: Alexas Collier Address: 401 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 800-C, Chicago, IL 60605 Phone: 312-772-6727 Email: acollier@megalegalservices.com Website: www.omegalegalservices.com Years of Operation: 1+ year

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MARKET RESEARCH MARKET EASE MQQC INC.

We recruit respondents to participate in focus groups. They get paid to formulate opinions for companies, such as McDonalds, Sears, P&G. The ethnic markets we specialize in are Latinos and African Americans. Type: Market Research Contact: Iliana Moran Address: 4854 W. Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634 Phone: 312-654-9910 | 312-882-1165 (Cell) 773-481-1301 Fax: 773-622-2209 Email: marketeas@aol.com Website: www.market-ease.com Years of Operation: 17 years

MEDIA SOLUTION DLV PRINTING SERVICE

Print or embroider garments family reunion; CPS vendor, Brochures, plugged. A Full service printer since 1993. Type: Screen Embroidery Contact: Vernita Johnson Address: 5825 W. Corcoran Place (Lake Street), Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 773-626-1661 Fax: 773-626-1116 Email: orders@dlvprinting.com Years of Operation: 20 years

INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS UNLIMITED INC.

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individuals, small businesses, and corporations. Type: Media Solution Contact: Jeffery Hopson Address: 213 S. 7th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 Phone: 708-516-0778 Email: jeff@icunlimted.net Years of Operation: 3 years in operation, 25 years of experience

MINISTRY CHRIST CENTERED MAN INTL., LLC

Teaching of the Gospel of the Kingdom throughout the world and training men to think, speak, and act like Jesus Christ. ~Acts 28:31 Type: Men’s Discipleship Ministry Contact: Henry Abraham Address: P.O. Box 42850, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Phone: 708-422-1190 Email: Abraham@ccman365.com Website: www.christcenteredman.com Years of Operation: 5 years

PEST CONTROL XTREME PEST SOLUTIONS INC.

Industrial- private pest control, integrated management, full service company serving Chicago Type: Pest Control Contact: Joe Ballard Address: P.O. Box 553, Woth, IL 60482 Phone: 312-758-0787 Email: xtemebugman@gmail.com Years of Operation: 10 years 54 | www.livingwd.org


PHOTOGRAPHY DAREL PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo services: business head shots, weddings, fashion, actors, events. Type: Photography Contact: Darel White Address: 8039 Lake Street, River Forest, IL 60305 Phone: 708-366-9505 | 708-670-8440 (Cell) Email: darel787@yahoo.com Website: darelphotography.com Years of Operation: 25 years

PASSIONS PHOTOGRAPHY

We not only are called to photography, but we are passionate about it too! We offer a fun and artistic touch to your sessions. Passions Photography primarily photographs lifestyles such as: head shots, ministry and corporate portraits, family and individual portraits, babies and children, weddings, senior portraits, events and birthing room photographs. We also do travel photography and photograph homes or realtors. Type: Photography Contact: Jessica Rifis Address: 46 E Irving Park Rd., #100, Roselle, IL 60172 Phone: 630-768-6393 Email: Jessica@passionsproductionco.com Website: www.jessicarifis.com www.passionsproductionco.com Years of Operation: 7 years

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REAL ESTATE A LAND PROMISED

Educational and informational seminars in real estate ownership Type: Real Estate Contact: Debbie Cochran Address: 4717 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 708-536-3658 Email: alandpromised@gmail.com Years of Operation: 3 years

BDW REALTY PRO CORP

Short sale and foreclosure resources, Licensed HUD Agent, Broker Price opinion (BPO), prepare hardship letters for short sales, close in 3wrks – solution, source for mortgages Type: Real Estate Contact: Brenda Walden, Managing Broker (SFR) Address: 15347 Aster Street, Orland Park IL, 60462-4399 Phone: 708-774-2977 Fax: 708-429-5220 Email: bdwrpc@att.net Web: www.bdwrpc.com Years of Operation: 9 years

BEAUTIFUL GATE REALTY

Real Esate, Broker Referrals Type: Real Estate Contact: Betty Trigleth (GRI) Address: 9404 S. Wallace Street, Chicago, IL 60620 Phone: 773-783-6289 Email: gatecalledbeautiful@gmail.com Years of Operation: 12 years, with 30 years experience

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CENTURY 21-1ST CLASS HOMES

Specialize in selling single Family homes condos, 14xry homes, investment proprieties, multi units and new construction developments. Realize what other clients already know. Type: Real Estate Contact: Carolyn Morris Address: 724 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194 Phone: 708-308-0328 Contact Email: CarolynMorris30824@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 18 years

CENTURY 21

I assist with helping others buy or sell their homes or and form of real estate. Including commercial Industrial as well as rentals. Type: Real Estate Contact: Tina La Mon Address: 7300 N. Western, Chicago IL, 60645 Phone: 773-851-2938 Contact Email: lamontina@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 1 year, 2 months

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

State of IL, Licensed real estate Broker Agent. I’m a short sale Foreclosure Resources Specialist (SFR) and Luxury Market specialist (Coldwell Banker Previews)-Providing both residential and commercial real estate services throughout the entire state, Chicagoland and surrounding suburban areas. Type: Real Estate Residential Broker Contact: Kenya Mikki Maize (SFR) Address: 740 Waukegan Road, Suite 112, Deerfield IL, 60015 Phone: 312-350-0608 Fax: 781-609-0688 www.livingwd.org | 57


Email: mikki.maize@cbexchange.com Website: www.coldwellbankeronline.com/mikkimaize Years of Operation: 4 years

DEBBIE RICHARD REALTY GROUP

Sell, Buy and rental Property. Specialize also in commercial & Industrial Type: Real Estate Contact: Antrinita Holley Address: 2016 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago IL, 60064 Phone: 847-785-0000 | 847-912-5351 (Cell) Fax: 847-785-0001 Email: antrinitia.drrg@yahoo.com Website: www.debbierichardsrealtygroup.com Years of Operation: 12 years

DIAMOND REALTORS GROUP

Assist with the sale or purchase of your home Type: Real Estate Contact: Griselda Hernandez Address: 6328 W. 26 Street, Berwyn, IL 60402 Phone: 708-749-3220 | 708-692-7254 (Cell) Fax: 708-317-0438 Email: hernandezgris@hotmail.com Years of Operation: 11 years

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E&S BLESSED INVESTMENT, LLC

Buy, sell, rehab, and rent high quality homes and apartments to low and middle-income finances. We do this through using private individuals who are looking to invest their money where it will earn them higher fields in their business. Type: Real Estate Investing Contact: Esther Muchiri Address: 1539 S. Ridgeway Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 Phone: 773-934-3706 Fax: 773-475-7697 Email: eswamb.m@gmail.com Website: www.esblessedinvestments.com Years of Operation: 8 years

FIRST INTEGRITY GROUP INC.

Fix and flip properties wholesaling contracting buy and hold properties owners financing Type: Real Estate – Wholesales Contact: Dion Walker Address: 1057 Bothwell Circle, Bolingbrook IL, 60440 Phone: 888-881-5601 | 773-273-9863 Email: info@firstintegritygroup.com Years of Operation: 3 years

KELLER WILLIAMS REALITY

Real Estate Professional services work with buyers, sellers, inverters: residential & commercial. Type: Real Estate Contact: Karmen Spear Address: 16123 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park IL, 60467 Phone: 708-466-9128 Email:Ksyourrealtor@aol.com Years of Operation: 3 years

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KINGDOM REALTY GROUP INC.

Provide licensed real estate broker services for the sale and purchase of residential and commercial real estate services. Type: Real Estate Firm Contact: Shernice M. Jones Address: 159 N. Marion Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 Phone: 773-671-7106 Email: shernicemjones@gmail.com Years of Operation: 3 years

MARSHA R. PICKENS

Real Estate Services For Buyers & Sellers Type: Real Estate Contact: Marsha Pickens Address: 21608 Jeffery Avenue, Sauk Village, IL 60411 Phone: 773-814-5667 Email: marshapickens@gmail.com Years of Operation: 11 years

262 REALTY INC.

Locate your dream home, investment property, land, assisted living, and place for business. Type: Real Estate Contact: Nora Harris Address: 2261 W 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60643 Phone: 773-253-8873 | 773-663-9549 (Cell) Fax: 773-901-2937 Email: nora@262realty.com Website: www.262realty.com Years of Operation: 5 years

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REAL PEOPLE REALTY COMMERCIAL

Helping Investors build their Financial Portfolio through the acquisition of multifamily, retail, and office buildings. Helping owners and landlords sell or lease their assets for commercial properties. Type: Commercial Real Estate Contact: Alessandra Halliburton Address: 7262 W. Benton Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423 Phone: 312-428-9679 Fax: 217-903-5236 Years of Operation: 18 years

MARTIN THE BROKER

Investments, Leasing, Property Management, Sales, Consultation, Marketing and Much More. Type: Real Estate Contact: Yolandra Martin-Thomas Address: 1633 E. 83rd Street, #2B, Chicago, IL 60617 Phone: 773-301-1091 Email: martinthebroker@gmail.com Website: www.refaithchicago.com www.propertiesbyfaith.com www.youtube.com/martinthebroker Years of Operation: 20 years experience

PROSPECT EQUITIES PREMIER

Buying and selling real estate Type: Real Estate Contact: James Sherman Address: 2 Transam Plaza, Oakbrook, IL 60181 Phone: 630-310-2962 Fax: 630-964-2758 Email: Sherman5402@gmail.com Years of Operation: 8 years

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SIGNATURE LANDMARK REO

Residential Properties full services REO Department. Negotiate cash for keys BPO’s, drive by and negotiate short sales. Type: Real Estate Contact: Latosha Fleming Address: 900 Ridge Road, Suite 3NE, Homewood, IL 60430 Phone: 708-868-3300 Fax: 708-878-3301 Email: fleming7844@sbcglobal.net Years of Operation: 10 years as an investor, 4 years as a real estate licensed broker

THE ELITE REAL ESTATE CO.

Licensed realtor- managing broker-state of IL, Residential and commercial sales (independent contractor) Type: Real Estate Contact: Lashawn (Realtor) Ellis Address: 341 N. Laverne, Hillside, IL 60162 Phone: 708-544-1717 | 708-220-3345 (Cell) Fax: 708-544-1849 Email: lashawnellis@aol.com Years of Operation: 22 years

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RETAIL 5LINXS

Provide customer services in cell phone, home phone, Internet, gas cable TV and Medicare plans. Type: Tele Communications Company Contact: Lamar Tharpe Address: 275 Kenneth Drive, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14623 Phone: 585-359-2922 | 708-738-6926 Fax: 585-359-0233 Website: www.5linx.com Years of Operation: 8 years

DAINTIES INC.

Delectable Carmel Candy Type: Delectable Carmel Candies Contact: Dawn Johnson Address: 12517 Kildare Drive, Plainfield, IL 60585 Phone: 630-337-6477 Email: williedawn@cfaith.com Years of Operation: 2 years

FOR YOUR GLORY SOAP INC.

All natural soap – organic handcrafted lip & lotion balms Type: Retail Contact: Lori Bettendorf Address: P.O. Box 2072, McHenry, IL 60050 Email: lori@foryourglorysoap.com Website: www.foryourglorysoap.com Years of Operation: 5 years

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HEAVENLY JEWELRY

We offer the best in Natural Cultural freshwater pearls & Semi-precious Gemstone bead jewelry & more. Heavenly Jewelry’s mission is to give 5% of the proceeds of the business to provide food, clothing, and shelter to those in need. Type: Handcrafted Jewelry Contact: Mary J. Patterson Address: 9509 S. Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60643 Phone: 773-240-4799 Email: lifesignificance@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 1 year

KAI LEE COUTURE

Handmade intimate appeal for women made by women. We produce apparel and intimate Type: Handmade intimate apparel for women Contact: Kira Lee Address: 5612 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 Phone: 773-426-1668 Email: Kira@kaileecouture.net Website: www.kaileecouture.net Years of Operation: 4 years

LOVE OUR GLAMOUR INC.

Description: Handbags, Hair Extensions, Cosmetics Type: Fashion & Beauty Contact: Katrina Love Address: 14007 S. Bell Road, Homer Glen, IL 60491 Phone: 312-528-9103 | 217-390-0160 (Cell) Email: trina.love007@gmail.com Website: www.loveourglamour.com Years of Operation: 4 years

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MARY KAY COSMETICS

Selling Mary Kay Cosmetics. Located in the Chicagoland area. Type: Cosmetics Contact: Tamara Moore Address: 610 E. Oakland Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701 Email: tamaraparker-moore@marykay.com Website: www.markkay.com/tamaraparker-moore Phone: 309-585-8831 Years of Operation: 4 years

NATURAL MI

We create wonderful natural product for skin and hair Type: Retail Natural Skin & Hair Product Contact: Micole Perry Address: Chicago, IL 60649 Phone: 312-388-3862 Website: www.naturalmi.com Years of Operation: 1 Year

OOPS! DIAPERS 2GO

Vending machines offering infant and toddler products such as baby bottles, pacifiers, infant formula, snacks, baby wipes, disposable diapers, onesies etc. All your baby bag essentials Type: Vending Machines Contact: LaVenita Martin Address: 430 E. 162nd Street, Suite 476, South Holland, IL 60473 Phone: 1-877-667-7342 | 708-674-3113 (Cell) Email: Oopsd2go@yahoo.com Website: www.oopsdiapers2go.com Years of Operation: 4 years

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ORGANO GOLD

Located in Chicagoland area. Organic coffee and tea, toothpaste, soap with medicinal purpose. Coffee Connoisseur. Type: Sales Address: 610 E. Oakland Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: 309-585-8831 Email: moore.tamara54@yahoo.com Website: www.tamaralynne.myorganogold.com Years of Operation: 6 months

PERFECT FIT FASHION BOUTIQUE

Contact: Damirra Bolden Address: 912 1/2 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 Phone: 708-848-4208

PRAISE WORDS AND HEAVENLY WEAR

Type: Retail Address: P.O. Box 4893, Oak Brook, IL 60522 Website: www.cafepress.com/nngsafehaven

PREMIER DESIGNS, INC.

Premier designs is a Christian company focused on honoring God and serving people. We sell ladies high fashion jewelry, fundraisers, vendor events, private events or parties, or private/individual orders Type: Retail Contact: Latosha M. Holmes Address: 715 Walnut Drive, Darien, IL 60561 Phone: 708-497-5142 Email: lhines2001@comcast.net Website: soblessed.mypremierdesigns.com Years of Operation: 26 years the company has been operating; an independent distributor for 4 years

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SABAOTH CREATION

Custom made clothes and alterations. Type: Fashion Contact: Loretta Wilson Address: 26 S. 16th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 Phone: 708-250-3328 Email: sabaothcreation@yahoo.com Website: www.sabaothcreation.com Years of Operation: 7 years

THE KINGDOM OF GOD FLAG COMPANY

”The Kingdom of God Flag Company is a platform to help people in need. We support ministries in their projects by funding them from the profit of the sales of the Trinity flags. The services provided are food, clothing’s, shelter, healthcare education, and ministry. Type: Retail Contact: Claudette Gunter Address: Chicago IL Phone: 773-817-1288 Email: info@kingdomofGodFlag.com Website: www.shop.trinityflag.com Years of Operation: 4 years

TRACI LYNN FASHION JEWELRY

I’m a Jewelry Consultant and I sell jewelry online and via home parties, office parties, charity or church fundraisers, and as a personal jewelry shopper and Wardrobe. Senior citizen discounts and gifts for small businesses are available. Type: Fashion Jewelry Contact: Jacqueline Burns Phone: 708-366-1904 Email: jrbunsjewelry@live.com Website: www.tracilynnjewelry.net/jacquelineburns Years of Operation: 4 months

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WAREHOUSE DIRECT - WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS

“America’s Most Complete Business Supplier” Office supplies, office furniture, interiors and design, technology products, janitorial supplies and equipment, coffee service and break room products, copiers, printers and docware, school supplies, commercial printing, and promotional products Type: Office Services Contact: Cedric Boyd Address: 2001 S. Mount Prospect Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: 847-471-3600 | 847-631-7145 Fax: 800-600-0068 Email: cedricboyd@warehousedirect.com Website: warehousedirect.com Years of Operation: 17 years

WHATSOEVER THINGS ARE LOVELY

Handcrafted porcelain angels and dolls inspired by the scriptures, one of a kind floral designs Type: Handcrafted Retail Contact: Constance Crisp Address: 7408 S. Indiana, Chicago, IL 60619 Phone: 773-682-5322 Email: wtalconnie@yahoo.com Website: www.wsetal.com Years of Operation: 4 years

SCHOOLS LIVING WORD SCHOOL OF MINISTRY & MISSIONS

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and missionaries to use their faith to build supernatural, excellent ministries – ministries like Living Word Christian Center and those in the New Testament, which are characterized by explosive growth and full of signs and wonders. Address: 7600 W. Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL 60130 Phone: 708-697-5301 Website: www.livingwd.org

LIVING WORD BIBLE TRAINING CENTER

Eight to ten-week bible based training classes are held quarterly as follows: Fall Session: September Winter Session: January Spring : April Address: 7600 W. Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL 60130 Phone: 708-697-5301 Website: www.livingwd.org

LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Living Word Christian Academy, an independent and Christ-centered school, offers an exemplary program based on Biblical values and sound educational practice to equip students to be lifelong learners of truth and lifetime followers of Jesus Christ. The Living Word Christian Academy holds the highest expectations in education for students. Address: 501 Bellwood Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104 Phone: 708-697-6100 Website: www.lwc-academy.org

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THE JOSEPH BUSINESS SCHOOL

The Joseph Business School (JBS) is a world class, stateof-the-art business school that uses practical and biblical principles to empower adults to develop indispensable skills as successful entrepreneurs and business leaders thus equipping them to eradicate poverty in their lives and communities which will glorify God. • Joseph Business School (Entrepreneurship Training) • Continuing Education Professional Development (CEPD) • Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Address: 7600 W. Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL 60130 Phone: 708-697-6200 Website: www.josephcenter.org

SECURITY SOLUTIONS PAYTON SECURITY INC.

Security alarms systems fire alarm systems, camera systems, and allies systems Type: Security Interactive Services Contact: Demetrius Carter Address: 900 Ridge Road, Homewood, IL 60430 Phone: 773-727-6022 | 708-794-0565 Website: www.jcnationalsecurity.com Years of Operation: 32+ years

PROTECTION 1

We secure residential and commercial properties with alarm system, POS systems, and cameras Type: Alarm Systems/Camera Contact: Quinton McClain Address: 2505 S. Finley Street, Lombard, IL 60148 Phone: 708-510-0199 www.livingwd.org | 71


Fax: 866-983-5464/office Email: QuintonMcclain@protection1.com Website: www.protection1.com Years of Operation: 25 years

SENIOR DAY CARE HEART TO HEARTS SERVICES INC.

Type: Senior Day Care and In Home Care Contact: Brenda Campbell Address: 15851 Park Hill Drive, Orland Park IL 60462-4782 Phone: 708-403-9760 | 708-336-9760 (cell) Fax: 708-403-9763 Contact Email: h2hserv@aol.com Website: www.hearttoheartsservicesseniordaycare.com www.hearttoheartsservicesinc.com Years of Operation: 20+ years

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

Non-Medical, in-home care to seniors living in Oak Park and surrounding communities. Services include personal care, meal proportion, medication reminders, errand, and companionship. Type: Non Medical, In-home care for seniors Contact: Tia Harrison Address: 6901 W. North Avenue, Suite IF, Oak Park IL, 60302 Phone: 708-524-9814 Email: hiscmanager@ameritech.net Website: www.homeinstead.com/421 Years of Operation: 12 years

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SOCIAL SERVICES END 2 END

Education, mentoring, supportive housing, medical referral, Referral in Job Placement. Type: Supportive Housing Contact: George Welch Address: 501 N. Central, Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 773-350-9435 Email: Gwelch414@gmail.com Years of Operation: 4 years

HEART 2 HEART SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INC.

Workforce center that provides employment and Education on job training wrap around services to their impact with criminal background that are unemployed. Type: Non Profit-Workforce Develop Contact: Jeannyne Hardy Address: 1467 E. 67th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 Phone: 773-273-9424 Email: heart2heartsocialenterprise@gmail.com heart2heartssa@gmail.com Years of Operations: 13 years

SISTA’S OF THE HOOD

Workshops, supportive services, and re-integrate end acclimate into society. Credit report review, domestic awareness, life skills, and all facts to re-integrate back into society. Type: Social Services Contact: Linda L Barker Address: 501 N. Central Avenue, St. Austin-Community Resource Center Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 773-858-4453 Email: sistasofthehood@gmail.com Website: www.sistasofthehood.com Years of Operations: 11 years www.livingwd.org | 73


TECHNOLOGY SERAPH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

We are a Chicago-based IT Consulting firm that works with small to medium sized businesses in the following areas: help desk support, Website design, IT consulting, and VOLP implementations. Each of our consultants have years of experience working incorporate IT environments and excel at customer service. Type: IT Consulting Contact: Justin Proctor Address: 5315 N. Clark, #272, Chicago, IL 60640 Phone: 1-800-619-7135 Email: info@seraphts.com | justin.proctor@seraphts.com Website: www.seraphts.com Phone: 312-375-1861 Years of Operation: 4 years

TRANSPORTATION BUSY BODY ENTERPRISE INC.

Provide all forms of transportation and cleaning. Majority medical pickup and drop off for senior. The disabled, special needs children, and customized cleaning solutions. Type: Cleanliest & Corporation Transportation Contact: Latoya Moore Address: 1555 Naperville/Wheaton Road, Suite 112, Naperville, IL 60563 Phone: 630-562-6098 | 773-543-1253 Email: info@busybodyent.com Latoya.moore@busybodyent.com Website: www.busybodyent.com Years of Operation: 3 years

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GLOBAL TRANSIT CONNECTION

Global Transit Connection is a niche site that helps professional drivers on land, in air, and water find transportation jolt. Transportation employers and driver can build a profile and connect on our website. Type: Web Board Staffing Address: P.O. Box 607522, Chicago, IL 60440 Phone: 773-715-6985 Email: info@GlobalTransitConnection.com Website: www.globaltransitconnection.com Years of Operation: 5 months

GOD’S ELECT TRANSPORTATION LLC

Medical Transportation, General Transportation, Daycare, School etc. Type: Medical Transportation General Transport Contact: Keon Price Phone: 312-607-8409 Fax: 773-874-9423 Email: knevaeh329@att.net Years of Operation: 3 years

MIDNIGHT RAMBLER LIMO

Type: Limo Service Contact: Anthony & Alisha Johnson Address: 408 49th Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104 Phone: 708-833-9227 Website: midnightramblerlimos.com

PRICE AND MURDOCK TRANSPORTATION

Your source for transportation needs. Medical appointments, airport transportation, school transportation, and much more. Type: Transportation Contact: Juanita Price Address: 645 N. Leamington Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 Phone: 630-888-9033 | 773-688-5145 www.livingwd.org | 75


Email: price.murdock@yahoo.com/ pjuanita21@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 2 years

RIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC.

We are a mini-van fleet emphasizing excellence and quality in service. We are Corporate and family friendly. Type: Private Car Svc/Livery Contact: John Glenn Address: 2215 S. Wolf Road, Suite191, Hillside, IL 60162 Phone: 708-969-4404 Fax: 708-223-0874 Email: righttransportation@yahoo.com Years of Operation: 4 years

WRIGHT CHOICE LIVERY

Car services for airport shuttle, proms, weddings, and business travel. Type: Limousine & Airport Service Contact: Ronald S. Wright Address: 6912 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 Phone: 630-432-3937 Email: customerservice@wrightchoicelivery.com RW2@wrightchoicelivery.com Website: www.wrightchoicelivery.com Years of Operation: 4 years

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TRAVEL PROSPERITY2TRAVEL.COM

Travel, air, cars, and boats Type: Travel Contact: Laurice Brown Address: 37 S. Ashland Avenue, Suite 6, Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: 773-908-5756 Fax: 312-829-8307 Email: lauricebrown@gmail.com Years of Operation: 8 years

BLESS 1 TRAVELS

Travel discounts, some all-inclusive, locally & internationally Type: Travel Contact: Catherine Vaughn Phone: 312-504-0489 Email: travelnow52@gmail.com Website: www.bless1travels.worldventures.biz Years of Operation: 8 years

UTILITIES BEE JAYS ELECTRIC

General Residential & Commercial Type: General Electrical, Construction Contact: Isaac Trigleth Address: 9404 S. Wallace Street, Chicago, IL 60620 Phone: 773-846-7459 Email: beejays.electric@gmail.com Years of Operation: 30 years

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WEDDINGS WEDDINGS BY WHITLEY

Planner/coordinator/certified wedding specialist to encourage, consult, and assist in your wedding from beginning to end. Type: Weddings Contact: Sheryl Whitley Address: 490 Canterbury Trail, Roselle, IL 60172 Phone: 312-576-9909 Email: weddingsbywhitley@ymail.com Website: weddingsbywhitley.com Years of Operation: 10+ years

WRITING CAMF

We write, edit, and proofread blogs, books, articles, manuscripts, and other forms of communications. Also create photographs and images for reunions and funerals (new service). Type: Writing Contact: Barbara Campbell-Garrison Address: 1025 S. Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 Phone: 708-262-9415 Email: garrisonbj@gmail.com Years of Operation: 18 years

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• A Real Street Address, Not a P.O. Box - A street address can provide a professional image for your business. • Secure Mail from the Hours of 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Mon. thru Fri., and 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Sunday Pick up your mail when it’s convenient for you. Your mail will remain safe and confidential. • Package notification - We can e-mail you when your packages arrive.

• Full-service mail receiving - We accept packages from all carriers, so you’ll never miss a delivery. • Package Holding - We’ll hold your oversized packages in a secure location for pick-up at your convenience from the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Mon. thru Fri. • Call-in Mail Check - Save time. Save a trip. Call us to find out if you have mail.

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• Voicemail Service – Personalized telephone service in your company’s name (does not include a private telephone line). Callers can leave messages with receptionist or on your personal voice mailbox 24 hour voicemail service and access.

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