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BUSINESS Preparing Financially for Future Emergencies: Building Resilience and Readiness P4
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ILLINOIS MADE PROGRAM HELPED LOCAL SOUTH SIDE
RESTAURANT TO GAIN STATEWIDE RECOGNITION Dominique Leach established Lexington Betty’s Smokehouse in 2017, with a food truck. After a setback with the food truck, Leach worked to get the business on food delivery and catering platforms. Lexington Betty Smokehouse opened three locations, closing two of them and keeping the location in Pullman. P2
Dominique Leach is the owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse, located in Pullman. PHOTO PROVIDED BY PURPLE GROUP.
Lexington Betty Smokehouse serves craft barbecue. Photo provided by Purple Group. PHOTO PROVIDED BY PURPLE GROUP.
Buttah Skin Launches #BlackBeauty Forward Tik Tok Campaign to Celebrate the Future P5 of Skincare
The Apollo’s Dining with the Divas Luncheon Hosted By Bevy Smith Raises $450K for Arts Education P8
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