DaimlerChrysler Services North America Kicks Off New Initiative August 2 To Transfer Entrepreneurial Skills to Chicago Youth

WHAT: In conjunction with the Chicago Alumni chapter of Iota Phi Theta, DaimlerChrysler Services North America announced today its sponsorship of a new initiative called Business Kids. The nation-wide education program, in Chicago at Iota Phi Theta's 40th anniversary national convention, exposes minority elementary students to basic elements of business in order to teach them entrepreneurial skills vitally important in life, helping them to not only expand their knowledge, but reach their full potential.

WHO: One hundred fifth grade students from local Chicago schools, boys and girls clubs and community programs.

Stephan Koller, Senior Manager, Community Relations -- DaimlerChrysler Services North America

  David Leitao, Head Basketball Coach -- DePaul University

  WHEN:  Saturday, August 2, 2003
         10 a.m. -- 2 p.m. CDT

  WHERE:  Hotel Intercontinental Chicago
          505 North Michigan Ave.
          Grand Ballroom 8th Floor
          312-944-4100

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PRNewswire -- July 25