Mathew Knowles, a renowned music executive and entrepreneur, will be one of the key speakers at the upcoming Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit in Chicago. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the UIC Forum from 10 am to 5 pm.
Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin made the announcement on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Knowles is expected to speak at 3 pm alongside US Bank representatives about how high achievers stand out and sustain success.
BWTT provides attendees with access to various financial resources and advice at no cost. “Mathew Knowles is an example of building transformative generational wealth when it comes to the many roles he has played and continues to play in the business and entertainment world,” said Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. “I’m delighted to bring him to BWTT to inspire Chicagoans from all walks of life with his real-world lessons about building and growing wealth.”
The summit aims to enhance financial wellness within the Chicago community. Interested participants are encouraged to register online at www.chicagocitytreasurer.com/BWTT. Sponsors for BWTT include Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, BMO, Verizon, Self-Help Credit Union, CIBC, TransUnion, ABOC, and Ariel Investments.
Dr. Mathew Knowles is the founder of Music World Entertainment Corporation. He has produced over 100 award-winning albums across multiple genres including pop, R&B, gospel, dance, country music, and soundtracks. His productions have featured artists such as Chaka Khan, Earth Wind & Fire, The O’Jays, Destiny’s Child members Solange and Beyoncé. Additionally best-selling author of "The DNA of Achievers: 10 Traits of Highly Successful Professionals" Dr. Knowles also holds a minority ownership stake in WNBA team Chicago Sky.
The City Treasurer’s Office manages all cash and investments for the City of Chicago as well as four city employee pension funds while promoting financial education programs along with small business growth initiatives throughout Chicago neighborhoods.
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