(The Center Square) – An Illinois computer problem that has led to the diversity decertifications of numerous businesses owned by minorities and women in the past 15 months is financially disastrous and unacceptable, according to the leader of the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce.

“The fact of the matter is: I don’t think you can make that mistake,” Larry Ivory, the president of the group, told The Center Square. “This has to be intentional.”