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February 09, 2007 06:55 AM Eastern Time

Chicago Urban League President and CEO Cheryle R. Jackson to Announce New Course for Organization at 2007 Annual Luncheon on Feb. 9

Media Availability Will Be Held Immediately After Jackson’s Remarks

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chicago Urban League:

WHAT: Chicago Urban League (CUL) President and CEO Cheryle Jackson
      will announce the new course for the next generation of civil
      rights at the organization during its 2007 annual luncheon on
      Friday, February 9, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. In
      moving the CUL forward, Jackson will unveil the organization's
      new strategic plan; innovative programs; and partnerships with a
      global corporation and one of Chicago's highly regarded academic
      institutions.

      The luncheon will mark a significant milestone for the CUL as it
      moves to enhance the lives of African Americans in Chicago and
      nationally through four key growth engines: entrepreneurship,
      workforce diversity, commercial real estate development, and
      education and advocacy.

      Ms. Jackson made history in October 2006 when she became the
      first woman to lead the Chicago Urban League in its 90-year
      history.

WHO:  Cheryle Jackson, Chicago Urban League President and CEO
      Mark N. Vamos, editor, Fast Company magazine
      Jim Reynolds, chairman/CEO, Loop Capital LLC and Chairman of CUL
       board
      Corporate and academic partners (identity embargoed until
       February 9)

WHEN: Friday, February 9, 2007
      -- Press Check-in:        11:15am      Outside of Grand Ballroom
      -- Luncheon:              Noon         Grand Ballroom
      -- Media Availability:    2:00pm       Columbus Room A & B

WHERE: Hyatt Regency Chicago
       151 E. Wacker Dr.

About the Chicago Urban League: Established in 1916 by an interracial group of community leaders, the Chicago Urban League began as a resettlement organization assisting African-American migrants arriving in Chicago from the rural South. Today the civil rights organization empowers African-Americans by providing a unique and broad range of powerful resources and tools focused on economic development. Leveraging strong and growing relationships with the business community and government, the League develops programs and partnerships and does advocacy to address the need for employment, entrepreneurship, affordable commercial real estate and a quality education.

Beaman Public Relations
Kelly Williams
kwilliams@beamaninc.com
312.545.8586
or
Robin Beaman
rbeaman@beamaninc.com
312.751.9689