Black-owned Chicago companies are behind the elaborate production of a historic 2024 Democratic National Convention [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — The arena inside the United Center is ready for primetime with Chicago about to be the center of attention for Democratic politics.

Organizers unveiled the stage and podium in preparation for the convention Thursday evening.

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At least three Chicago companies help make history with this convention.

“We’ve done a ton of events, large scale events, but nothing like this,” said Glenn Charles Jr., CEO of Show Strategy, a production company in Chicago.

Show Strategy is the first Black-owned company to ever receive the contract for Exposition Services at the DNC. They are in charge of building out the media compounds, furniture fixtures and equipment (also known as FF&E) inside the venue, all heavy equipment signage; basically everything you can expect to see on the main stage.

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Charles said he’s …