Black Contractors United - BCU

05/01/2026

📍THEE GRAND OPENING

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Royal citizens of this here Kingdom,
Associates and Colleagues,
Supporters of Shawn Michelle’s homemade ice cream.

You are cordially invited to our Official Grand Opening Event at our South Holland location.

Music.
Good vibes.
Connecting with the community and of course our entire Homemade Ice Cream menu.

What you should bring:
Positive vibes and a major sweet tooth!

Come and celebrate with us as we officially open our doors in South Holland.

See flyer for details.

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04/11/2026

A powerful night at the BCU Together We Stand Gala, celebrating excellence, unity, and community. Thank you again to our honorees and guests for your support and for making the evening so special.

Learn more about our organization and membership opportunities at www.blackcontractorsunited.com.

Special thanks to for the beautiful florals centerpieces
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04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Something truly amazing happened in Chicago last Saturday.

The Together We Stand Gala brought together contractors, leaders, and partners committed to building stronger communities.

We honored our legacy and celebrated the next generation, and you could feel the excitement in the room.

This was more than just a gala.
This was alignment.
This was momentum.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and stood with us.

We’re just getting started.

If you’re interested in partnering, supporting, or getting involved: https://www.blackcontractorsunited.com/gala-stay-connected

More moments from the night are coming soon.

03/25/2026

We are happy to recognize Bowa Construction as a sponsor of the Together We Stand Gala.

Bowa continues to make a positive impact in Chicago through their construction work and their dedication to quality and leadership in the industry.

Thank you for supporting this year’s gala.

March 28
Hyatt Regency Chicago

03/25/2026

We’re excited to spotlight Michael-Charles Hilson as an honoree for the Together We Stand Gala.

Through his work at GBG Inc. and his involvement with organizations that support contractors and industry professionals, Michael-Charles has played an important role in strengthening the construction community across Chicago.

We’re honored to recognize his leadership and continued commitment to the industry, and we look forward to celebrating his achievements at the Gala.

March 28
Hyatt Regency Chicago

03/11/2026

We’re honored to recognize Tosha Scott as a 2026 scholarship recipient.

Through Construction Carpentry, Tosha is building a future rooted in skill, independence, and opportunity.

This is what investing in people looks like.

Join us: https://www.blackcontractorsunited.com/togetherwestandgala

03/10/2026

We’re grateful to recognize the Indiana-Illinois-Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting (IIIFFC) as a sponsor of the Together We Stand Gala.

IIIFFC works across the region to promote fair contracting practices and protect opportunities for responsible contractors and skilled workers in the construction industry.

Thank you for standing with Black Contractors United and supporting this year’s gala.

March 28
Hyatt Regency Chicago

Join us: https://www.blackcontractorsunited.com/togetherwestandgala

03/09/2026

We’re proud to spotlight Reginald Berry, Sr., as one of the honorees for the Together We Stand Gala.

As the founder of Saving Our Sons Ministries, Reginald has dedicated his life to helping individuals in Chicago’s West Garfield Park community find a path forward, especially returning citizens seeking employment and a second chance.

Through workforce training programs and community partnerships, his work has helped many individuals build new futures for themselves and their families.

We’re honored to celebrate his leadership and impact on March 28.

Join us: https://www.blackcontractorsunited.com/togetherwestandgala

03/07/2026

Today, we highlight Kywone Ivy, one of our scholarship recipients studying Construction Carpentry.

The future of our workforce starts with students willing to learn the craft.

We’re proud to support that journey.

Join us: https://www.blackcontractorsunited.com/togetherwestandgala

03/06/2026

A little behind the scenes as we prepare for the Together We Stand Gala.

There’s a lot of planning that goes into bringing a room like this together, from coordinating honorees and sponsors to making sure every detail reflects the strength of our community.

We’re looking forward to celebrating together on March 28 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Join us: https://www.blackcontractorsunited.com/togetherwestandgala