EVENT NAME: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Veteran Mural Reveal & Mini Resource Fair
EVENT DATE: April 5, 2024
LOCATION:
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Office
1100 S. Hamilton Ave. Suite, C-O11 (Lower Level of the JTDC Bldg.)
Chicago, Illinois 60612
EVENT FORMAT/SCHEDULE:
10:00am – 10:45am: Vendors will begin setting up their resource tables.
11:00am: Official commencement of the event. Vendors will have the opportunity to interact with incoming Veterans.
12:00-12:15: VACCC Superintendent will make a short opening remark and introduce the artists to say a few words about their work.
12:15-12:45: Remarks will be shared in the following order:
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller
Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita
Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar
Senator Mike Porfirio
Chicago Mayor's Office Veterans Affairs Director Kevin Barszcz
Cook County Clerk’s Office Veterans Affairs Director Brian Cross
Home Depot Store Manager Brian Kelly
PPG Paints Territory Manager Mark Manta
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County President Frank Gutierrez
1:00-2:00: Light refreshments will be served to the vendors and invited guests in the VACCC's private conference room.
2:00-3:00: Vendors will continue to engage with the attending Veterans and visitors until breakdown.