ABLE Chicago - The Alliance of Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs

Chicago's Largest Minority-Owned Firms (ranked by 2006 revenue)

Six ABLE member Firms have made this years CRAIN’S list of Chicago’s Largest Minority-Owned Firms.
Congratulations to all!

Firm: Johnson Publishing Co.
Address: 820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago 60605
Phone / fax / web: (312) 322-9200, (312) 322-0039, www.ebonyjet.com
Top executive: Linda Johnson Rice, President, CEO
2006: $472.2
Change from 2005: -4.8%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1942
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 1,515
Description of business: Publishing, television production, cosmetics, consumer products

Firm: Harpo Inc.
Address: 110 N. Carpenter St., Chicago 60607, (312) 633-1000
Phone / fax / web: www.oprah.com
Top executive:Oprah G. Winfrey, Chairman
2006: $325.0
Change from 2005: 12.1%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1986
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 376
Description of business: Television and film production, publishing, new media

Firm: Veluchamy Enterprises
Address: 1213 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove 60515
Phone / fax / web: (708) 449-2800, (708) 202-1478, www.veluchamy.com
Top executive: Pethinaidu Veluchamy, Chairman, CEO
2006: $285.0
Change from 2005: 14.0%
Minority group of ownership: Asian
Year founded: 1974
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 3,000
Description of business: Direct marketing, banking, real estate

Firm: Flying Food Group LLC
Address: 212 N. Sangamon St., Suite 1A, Chicago 60607
Phone / fax / web: (312) 243-2122, (312) 243-5088, www.flyingfood.com
Top executive: Sue Ling Gin, Chairman, CEO
2006: $250.0
Change from 2005: 25.0%
Minority group of ownership: Asian
Year founded: 1983
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 3,050
Description of business: Airline catering and prepared meals

Firm: Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.
Address: 20201 S. La Grange Road, Suite 200, Frankfort 60423
Phone / fax / web: (815) 464-9994, (815) 464-9995, www.brfoods.com
Top executive: Eric G. Johnson, President, CEO
2006: $113.0
Change from 2005: 0.0%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1997
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 215
Description of business: Manufacturer of sauces, condiments, toppings, syrups and fruit and specialty fillings

Firm: Ariel Capital Management LLC (1)
Address: 200 E. Randolph St., Suite 2900, Chicago 60601
Phone / fax / web: (312) 726-0140, (312) 726-7473, www.arielmutualfunds.com
Top executive: John W. Rogers Jr., Chairman, CEO
2006: $106.2
Change from 2005: -15.4%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1983
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 105
Description of business: Investment adviser

Firm: Sutton Ford Inc.
Address: 21315 Central Ave., Matteson 60443
Phone / fax / web: (708) 720-8000, (708) 720-4293, www.suttonford.com
Top executive: Nathaniel K. Sutton, President
2006: $90.0 (2)
Change from 2005: -7.0%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1989
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 100 (2)
Description of business: Auto dealership

Firm: Sayers 40 Inc.
Address: 1150 Feehanville Drive, Mount Prospect 60056
Phone / fax / web: (847) 391-4040, (847) 294-0750, www.sayers.com
Top executive: Gale E. Sayers, President, CEO
2006: $84.0
Change from 2005: -16.0%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 2003
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 69
Description of business: Information technology products and services

Firm: FSH Communications LLC
Address: 100 W. Monroe St., Suite 2101, Chicago 60603
Phone / fax / web: (312) 269-9937, (312) 269-9943, www.fshcommunications.com
Top executive: Don Goens, President
2006: $81.7
Change from 2005: -0.6%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 2003
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 186
Description of business: Provider of payphone and prepaid card telecommunication services

Firm: Advantage Auto Group (3)
Address: 9510 W. Joliet Road, Hodgkins 60525
Phone / fax / web: (708) 352-2400, (708) 352-2417, www.advantagechev.com
Top executive: Desmond Roberts, President
2006: $80.8
Change from 2005: 16.7%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1999
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 175
Description of business: Auto dealership

Firm: Evans Food Group Ltd.
Address: 4118 S. Halsted St., Chicago 60609
Phone / fax / web: (773) 254-7400, (773) 254-7791, www.evansfood.com
Top executive: James Speake, President, CEO
2006: $75.0
Change from 2005: -6.3%
Minority group of ownership: Hispanic
Year founded: 1947
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 392
Description of business: Snack food manufacturer

Firm: Capsonic Group LLC
Address: 460 S. 2nd St., Elgin 60123
Phone / fax / web: (847) 888-7300, www.capsonic.com
Top executive: Gregory G. Liautaud, President, CEO
2006: $61.0
Change from 2005: -1.6%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1968
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 670
Description of business: Manufacturer of plastic products and electro-mechanical switches

Firm: Azteca Foods Inc.
Address: 5005 S. Nagle Ave., Chicago 60638
Phone / fax / web: (708) 563-6600, www.aztecafoods.com
Top executive: Arthur R. Velasquez, Chairman, president, CEO
2006: $50.0
Change from 2005: 4.2%
Minority group of ownership: Hispanic
Year founded: 1970
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 160
Description of business: Food manufacturer

Firm: Tyson Motor Corp. (4)
Address: 1 S.W. Frontage Road, Shorewood 60404
Phone / fax / web: (815) 741-5530, (815) 741-8024, www.tysonmotor.com
Top executive: Anthony H. Blake, President
2006: $36.0
Change from 2005: 38.5%
Minority group of ownership: Hispanic
Year founded: 1986
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 47
Description of business: Auto dealership

Firm: Environmental Systems Design Inc.
Address: 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1400, Chicago 60604
Phone / fax / web: (312) 372-1200, (312) 372-1222, www.esdesign.com
Top executive: Raj P. Gupta, President
2006: $32.5
Change from 2005: 29.8%
Minority group of ownership: Asian
Year founded: 1967
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 200
Description of business: Engineering consulting

Firm: Loop Capital Markets LLC
Address: 200 W. Jackson Blvd., 16th floor, Chicago 60606
Phone / fax / web: (312) 913-4900, (312) 913-4928, www.loopcap.com
Top executive: James Reynolds, Chairman, CEO
2006: $32.0
Change from 2005: 26.0%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1997
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 71
Description of business: Municipal bond underwriting; corporate bond and equity underwriting

Firm: Cash & Carry Groceries Inc.
Address: 2844 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago 60647
Phone / fax / web: (773) 486-5403, (773) 772-5430
Top executive: Arnulfo Vargas, President
2006: $30.0
Change from 2005: -8.8%
Minority group of ownership: Hispanic
Year founded: 1982
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 32
Description of business: Wholesale grocer, cigarette distributor, restaurant supplier

Firm: Quinnox Inc. (5)
Address: 2056 Westings Ave., Suite 190, Naperville 60563
Phone / fax / web: (630) 548-4800, (630) 548-4500, www.quinnox.com
Top executive: Anil Kumar, Co-chairman, president
2006: $28.7
Change from 2005: 22.7%
Minority group of ownership: Asian
Year founded: 2002
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 1,000
Description of business: Information technology consultant

Firm: Innovative Systems Group Inc.
Address: 799 Roosevelt Road, Bldg. 4, Suite 109, Glen Ellyn 60137
Phone / fax / web: (630) 858-8500, (630) 858-8532, www.innovativesys.com
Top executive: Joselito C. Salas, President, CEO
2006: $28.5
Change from 2005: 9.2%
Minority group of ownership: Asian
Year founded: 1991
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 225
Description of business: Information technology, project management consulting

Firm: Electronic Knowledge Interchange Co.
Address: 33 W. Monroe St., 17th floor, Chicago 60603
Phone / fax / web: (312) 236-0903, (312) 236-2022, www.eki-consulting.com
Top executive: Robert Blackwell, Jr., Co-CEOs and Diego Ferrer
2006: $28.0 (2)
Change from 2005: 20.2%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1996
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 90 (2)
Description of business: Information technology consulting

Firm: Blackwell Consulting Services Inc.
Address: 100 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago 60606
Phone / fax / web: (312) 553-0730, (312) 553-0745, www.bcsinc.com
Top executive: Robert D. Blackwell Sr., Chairman, CEO
2006: $27.5
Change from 2005: -36.1%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1992
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 204
Description of business: Management and information technology consulting

Firm: Seaway National Bank of Chicago
Address: 645 E. 87th St., Chicago 60619
Phone / fax / web: (773) 487-4800, (773) 487-0452, www.seawaybank.us
Top executive: Walter E. Grady, President, CEO
2006: $26.1
Change from 2005: 5.0%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1965
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 235
Description of business: Commercial bank

Firm: Chrysler Dodge of Fox Lake (6)
Address: 91 S. Route 12, Fox Lake 60020
Phone / fax / web: (847) 497-4200, (847) 587-6481, www.chryslerdodgeoffoxlake.com
Top executive: Bryant Williams, President and general manager
2006: $26.0
Change from 2005: NA
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1976
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 26
Description of business: Auto dealership

Firm: System Development Integration Inc.
Address: 180 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1500, Chicago 60601
Phone / fax / web: (312) 580-7500, (312) 580-7600, www.sdienterprises.com
Top executive: David A. Gupta, President
2006: $26.0
Change from 2005: 57.3%
Minority group of ownership: Asian
Year founded: 1996
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 92
Description of business: Information technology consultant

Firm: Creative Printing Services Inc.
Address: 1701 Birchwood Ave., Des Plaines 60018
Phone / fax / web: (847) 803-2800, (847) 803-3299, www.creativepsi.com
Top executive: Haves L. McNeal, President, CEO
2006: $25.1
Change from 2005: 18.3%
Minority group of ownership: African-American
Year founded: 1985
No. of full-time employees worldwide as of 12/31/2006: 170
Description of business: Commercial print manufacturer

*Includes companies that are at least 51% owned and operated by a minority.
NC: No change. NM: Not measurable.

Fiscal year ends in September.
Crain's estimate.
American Chevrolet Inc. acquired Bolingbrook Chevrolet and Mancari Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Des Plaines and renamed company, 11/06.
Acquired Joliet Dodge Inc., 5/07.
Fiscal year ends in March.
Formerly Sandy McKie Chrysler Dodge; name changed, 10/07.