2015

The mission of the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council is to serve Illinois utilities as a forum for sharing best practices and information with the goal of advancing the growth and utilization of utility based diverse businesses in the state of Illinois.  The governance of the IUBDC is comprised of leaders from the following companies: ComEd, Peoples Gas, Nicor Gas, Ameren, American Water.

Challenge:

• Launch the brand new Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council.

SOLUTION:

Sí! organized, planned and executed the event to take place at the James R. Thompson Center on June 11, 2015. The exclusive event included the participation of ICC commissioners, Members of Congress and the Illinois State Legislature, Presidents of the energy companies, executives from minority suppliers, along with business and trading organizations that supported the initiative to increase diversity participation in the energy sector.

RESULT:

The event was a great success.  Sí! worked closely with the professional team from ComEd and exceeded their expectations. Attendance to the event reached 300 guests.