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Black Contractors Owners & Executives BCOE meets monthly to provide information, resources and education to our members about the trade industry.

Black Contractors, Owners and Executives (BCOE) is

An organization that is unified and committed to supporting Black Contractors and Industry Professionals through education, mentoring, advocacy, and legislation resulting in the economic growth and advancement of Black communities. We accomplish this mission through our Executive Board, Monthly Meetings, Education Sessions and Advocacy. We invite all black contractors, owners, and executives, as well as those interested in working with us to join us for a monthly meeting to learn more about our organization and how we can partner in the future.

BCOE is bringing our members and industry partners together for another evening of connection, collaboration, and opport...
10/13/2026

BCOE is bringing our members and industry partners together for another evening of connection, collaboration, and opportunity!

Join us for our upcoming General Membership Meeting featuring Sean Glowacz of Power Construction, with a special Member Spotlight on Solomon Abdella of Chesterfield Awning.

đź“… Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
đź“Ť UJAMAA | 7744 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL 60649

Come hear from industry leaders, strengthen your network, stay informed, and connect with the people helping move Chicago’s construction community forward.

🎟️ Register via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002178629177?aff=oddtdtcreator

Connect. Collaborate. Stay Informed.

đź“Ł SAVE THE DATE | BCOE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGBCOE members and industry partners, mark your calendars! Our next Gener...
10/07/2026

đź“Ł SAVE THE DATE | BCOE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

BCOE members and industry partners, mark your calendars! Our next General Membership Meeting is happening Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM at UJAMAA, 7744 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago.

This month, we’re bringing valuable industry insight directly to our membership with featured speakers:

Sean Glowacz | Power Construction
Anthony Beckham | F.H. Paschen

✨ Member Spotlight:
Solomon Abdella | Chesterfield Awning Co.

Come ready to connect, collaborate, and stay informed as we continue creating opportunities, strengthening relationships, and building economic power across Illinois.

🎟️ Registration is required.
Register via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002178629177?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’ll see you October 15!
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10/06/2026

🎥 THE RECAP IS HERE!

One night. One room. Countless connections.

The 4th Annual BCOE Summer Social brought together contractors, developers, public agencies, industry leaders, and community partners for an evening built around what BCOE does best—connecting people to opportunity.

From the conversations and connections to the energy in the room, this year’s Summer Social was a powerful reminder of what happens when our industry comes together with intention.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, members, guests, and everyone who helped make this event possible.

Now press play and relive the night with us! 🥂✨

People • Opportunity • Impact

Building Economic Power Across the State of Illinois.

BCOE ON THE MOVE 🖤💛BCOE is proud to attend the 2026 Developing Our Youth Career Expo!We’re excited to join industry part...
10/05/2026

BCOE ON THE MOVE 🖤💛

BCOE is proud to attend the 2026 Developing Our Youth Career Expo!

We’re excited to join industry partners in connecting Chicago-area youth with real opportunities in construction, the trades, apprenticeships, career pathways, training, and resources.

Building the future of our industry starts with making sure the next generation can see the opportunities, meet the people doing the work, and understand the pathways available to them.

📅 October 19–20, 2026
đź“Ť South Suburban College & Simeon Career Academy
đź”— Register at DevelopingOurYouth.org

BCOE will be in the building — come see us! 🏗️💛

✨ **FLASHBACK FRIDAY** ✨We’re flashing back to a few more moments from the **4th Annual BCOE Summer Social!**Great peopl...
09/25/2026

✨ **FLASHBACK FRIDAY** ✨

We’re flashing back to a few more moments from the **4th Annual BCOE Summer Social!**

Great people. Great conversations. New connections. Familiar faces. And a room full of people committed to creating opportunities and moving our industry forward.

The Summer Social has always been about more than networking—it’s about bringing contractors, developers, public agencies, industry leaders, and community partners together in one space to **connect, collaborate, and build relationships that continue long after the event ends.**

Here are a few moments from an incredible evening. 📸

**People • Opportunity • Impact**

**Building Economic Power Across the State of Illinois.**

BCOE ON THE MOVE! 🚀Today, BCOE is out supporting the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) a...
09/24/2026

BCOE ON THE MOVE! 🚀

Today, BCOE is out supporting the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) at the IMPACT Small Business Summit 2026 at Malcolm X College!

It’s a great day of connection, information, resources, and opportunity as small businesses, contractors, agencies, and industry partners come together to build relationships and learn more about doing business with MWRD.

BCOE is committed to showing up in the rooms where relationships are built, opportunities are shared, and businesses can grow.

We’re here. We’re connecting. We’re building. 💼🤝

Tomorrow is the day! ⏰BCOE is proud to support the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and...
09/23/2026

Tomorrow is the day! ⏰

BCOE is proud to support the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and the IMPACT Small Business Summit 2026!

This event is an opportunity for small businesses and contractors to connect, gain valuable resources, and learn more about opportunities to grow and do business with MWRD.

đź“… Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
đź“Ť Malcolm X College | 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago

We encourage our members and partners to come out, make connections, ask questions, and take advantage of the resources available to help move your business forward.

We’ll see you tomorrow!

What a night! 🥂✨The 4th Annual BCOE Summer Social brought together contractors, developers, public agencies, industry le...
09/22/2026

What a night! 🥂✨

The 4th Annual BCOE Summer Social brought together contractors, developers, public agencies, industry leaders, and community partners for an evening centered on connection, collaboration, and purpose.

The room was filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, familiar faces, and the kind of energy that reminds us why bringing our community together matters.

At BCOE, we believe relationships create opportunities—and when we intentionally connect the people doing the work, making the decisions, and creating the opportunities, we strengthen our businesses and our communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the event, sponsored, partnered, and helped make this year's Summer Social a success.

People. Opportunity. Impact.

Building Economic Power Across the State of Illinois.

TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨The wait is over — the Fourth Annual BCOE Summer Social is happening TONIGHT!Join Black Contractors O...
09/18/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨

The wait is over — the Fourth Annual BCOE Summer Social is happening TONIGHT!
Join Black Contractors Owners & Executives for an evening of connection, collaboration and purpose as contractors, developers, public agencies, industry leaders and community partners come together under one roof.

đź“Ť VU Rooftop Bar
đź“… Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Come ready to network, connect and collaborate. Good conversations can lead to bigger opportunities — and tonight, we’re bringing the industry together.

Limited seating remains. Don’t wait until the doors open to secure your spot. Once we reach capacity the doors close for the evening!

🎟 BCOE Members: $150
🎟 Non-Members: $200
Register on Eventbrite!

Building Economic Power Across the State of Illinois.

🚨 ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! 🚨Chicago, we’re almost there! The Fourth Annual BCOE Summer Social is happening THIS FRIDAY, Septemb...
09/16/2026

🚨 ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! 🚨

Chicago, we’re almost there! The Fourth Annual BCOE Summer Social is happening THIS FRIDAY, September 18, and we are quickly approaching capacity.

If you’ve been planning to attend but haven’t secured your ticket yet, this is your sign to register NOW.

The BCOE Summer Social sells out every year — and once we reach capacity, that’s it. Limited seating remains, and we don’t want you calling us Friday asking if we can squeeze in one more person! 👀
Join contractors, developers, public agencies, industry leaders, corporate partners and community partners for an evening centered around connection, collaboration and opportunity.

đź“… Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
đź“Ť VU Rooftop Bar
133 E. Cermak Rd. | Chicago, IL 60616

🎟️ BCOE Members — $150
🎟️ Non-Members — $200
https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/bcoe-summer-social-2026-tickets-1992954757328?aff=oddtdtcreator

2 DAYS. LIMITED SEATS. ONE ROOM YOU WANT TO BE IN.
Don’t wait until we post SOLD OUT. Secure your seat today.

People • Opportunity • Impact
Building Economic Power Across the State of Illinois.

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