“I Don’t Believe in Living Within Your Means”: City Treasurer Sparks Financial Fire at BWPL Networking Soiree
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin joins Reese LaFrances at the Black Women Professionals League (BWPL) Networking Soiree at Hyde Park Bank.
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Speaking of powerful experiences… there’s no shortage of networking events happening across the city.
Last week, I was on the ground at Hyde Park Bank for the BWPL Networking Soiree, where City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin gave us an inside look at what it really means to manage the city’s finances — and dropped some gems along the way. Read more here.
After that, we heard from a panel of financial experts, including Deja Warner of Warner Accounting & Tax Services, who helps people stay IRS-ready. Deja also became a new paid supporter and subscriber to Chicago Southsider! 👋🏾 Welcome, Deja!
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