Jackie Jackson has repeatedly helped people understand what it means to be an entrepreneur in Chicago, from crime to the pandemic to taxes. But her ability to create jobs keeps her going, which is why she was chosen as Businesswoman of the Year.
the Small Business Administration He named it Chicago Jackie Jackson As Illinois Small Entrepreneur of the Year.
Jackson owns several Kilwin chocolate shops in chicago and location in Geneva. It accepted the award at its newest location in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.
Expansion has been a long process for Jackson, whose stores have suffered reshoots 2021 and looting during the riots in 2020. But for Jackson, creating jobs in her community is all the motivation she needs.
“I'm often asked: Why do I keep opening businesses in such crazy times? When starting a business, you must have a goal – your “why”. “Running a business can be stressful sometimes, but I do it because I absolutely love providing employment,” she said in 2022.
Jackson's project began with 10 employees It has grown to more than 75. She hopes to open a new location in River North. It also owns a Fatburger franchise and plans to open a second location in June.
“Providing career opportunities and teaching entrepreneurship skills to my team members is invaluable,” she said.
Read more about Jackie Jackson from the Illinois Policy Institute archives:
About the challenges of running a business in Chicago.
On finding opportunity after Covid-19.
In its beginnings, Covid-19, looting and hope.
