IEC weekly update, June 9, 2020
Hello, friends. We hope this update finds you all well. We have a few things to catch everyone up on, and a few thoughts to share at the end of this update as well. Today we were invited to our second call with the DCEO who is working with Governor Pritzker's office on reopening Illinois, and specifically the Phase 4 guidelines. Soon the DCEO will be sharing the Phase 4 guidelines related to meetings and social events in ballrooms, hotel ballrooms and venues.
The Illinois Events Coalition is so very happy to be a part of these calls, and this ongoing conversation. Please know that we are continuing to be a part of the conversation with regards to phased re-opening in Illinois and how events continue to be impacted by COVID-19
We have remained in touch with Senator Durbin’s office, and have also heard from Congressman Danny Davis’s office and look forward to speaking with this team soon.
While we continue to dedicate ourselves to creating a place that offers support within our industry and education for those outside of our community with regards to how COVID-19 has impacted our industry; we also want to say publicly that we stand with our Black members of The Illinois Events community, and supporters of The Illinois Events Coalition and throughout the world. We are taking this moment to express our commitment to work together, and work to actively, consciously, create a community of equality and diversity. To challenge injustice, to be more inclusive, and to speak out against racism. We are learning, and we are listening. In the coming days, and from here moving forward we will share with you resources to further your education as well. Today, we suggest that you consider listening to IEC member Akeshi Akinseye’s podcast, episode 29. Akeshi offers candid insights and great information in her podcasts, and will be sharing episodes throughout the week. We thank her for giving us the opportunity to share this episode with all of you.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-things-you-can-do-to-support-black-community-right/id1493037623?i=1000477191225
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i6nzwT8Djov32tGQQAxz8
Listen on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izkrs3ajvzn7dl5bjr76m4mmy3a?t=Lets_Talk_About_It_with_Akeshi_Akinseye