The Public Schedule for Mayor Rahm Emanuel December 6, 2011

Mayor Emanuel will discuss the Administration's ongoing efforts to ensure every child in Chicago receives a world-class education during the Gates Foundation Conference on District-Charter Collaboration.

WHEN: 8:00 AM

WHERE: Hyatt Regency Chicago
Crystal Ballroom
151 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL *

* There will be no media availability following this event. Press should enter the hotel using the entrance at the corner of Wacker Drive and Stetson Avenue.

Mayor Emanuel will deliver the opening remarks at "Connecting Communities for the Common Good," an event co-hosted with the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships to discuss how all levels of government can partner with nonprofit organizations to create jobs, promote economic development, prevent youth violence and promote healthy communities.

WHEN: 8:30 AM

WHERE: UIC Forum
Main Hall
725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL *

* There will be no media availability following this event.

Mayor Emanuel will announce a $1 million microlending program, the first of its kind in the nation for small businesses, the backbone of Chicago's economy. The Mayor will provide details about the program, which will fund at least 280 small businesses and create more than 1000 small business jobs.

WHEN: 11:00 AM

WHERE: Mr. Taco's Restaurant
1640 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL *

* There will be a media availability following this event.

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