DNC vendors represent ‘the landscape of Chicago’ small businesses [Video]

Glenn Charles Jr. grew up on Chicago‘s South Side. This week, his business is the first Black-owned company to be contracted for Exposition Services at the Democratic National Convention.

Speaking to ABC News outside the United Center, Charles reflected on the journey to get here and what it means for him and his team — which doubled in size in preparation for the convention.

“Our name is on most of the signage around the property, right?” he asked. “So just walking in the building and seeing the Show Strategies brand next to a DNC sign, that for me is kind of a moment.”

The four-day convention is bringing thousands of visitors to the city, and officials expect it to have a $150 to $200 million impact on the local economy.

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