Learn about resources to help Black-owned businesses take next development step
Hosted by the Coalition to Back Black Businesses and U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Equality of Opportunity Initiative
Join the Coalition to Back Black Businesses and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Equality of Opportunity Initiative for a one-hour virtual event on February 10, highlighting the impact of the Coalition’s efforts to develop Black-owned businesses and what developments are needed to fully leverage their potential. We will provide useful resources for Black small business owners looking to take their next step, especially as it relates to finding coaching, supplier diversity initiatives, and other resources available to them.
The Coalition is a multi-year initiative launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and American Express in September 2020 to support the long-term success and resilience of Black-owned small businesses. The program is a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the nation’s four major Black chambers, including the National Black Chamber of Commerce, the National Business League, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., and Walker’s Legacy. The Coalition is also funded through support by ADP, AIG Foundation, Altice USA, Dow, Shopify, S&P Global, and Stanley Black and Decker.
Speakers
Latricia Boone, vice president, Equality of Opportunity, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Brian Butler, president and CEO, Vistra Communications
Brodi Fontenot, consultant, U.S. Chamber Foundation
Joshua Funches, founder and president, National Youth Bike Council
Melody Jackson, strategic partnerships director, Ureeka
Tashion Macon, chief marketing officer, Sky’s The Limit
Ayris Scales, CEO, Walkers Legacy Foundation
Erica Stephens, global supplier diversity director, Dow
Ewuraesi Thompson, Marketing Operations Manager, Shopify
Rick Wade, Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Dean Anthony D. Wilbon, Ph.D., PMP, Howard University School of Busines
Event Start Date & Time: February 10, 2022 2:00 PM
Event End Date & Time: February 10, 2022 3:00 PM
Time Zone: (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima
Location: Remote
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Back Black Businesses U.S. Chamber of Commerce Equality of Opportunity Initiative Black small business owners American Express National Black Chamber of Commerce National Business League Walker’s Legacy Latricia Boone Vice President Equality of Opportunity Brian Butler President and CEO Vistra Communications Brodi Fontenot Consultant U.S. Chamber Foundation Joshua Funches Founder & President National Youth Bike Council Melody Jackson Strategic Partnerships Director Ureeka Tashion Macon Chief Marketing Officer Sky’s The Limit Ayris Scales CEO Walkers Legacy Foundation Erica Stephens Global Supplier Diversity Director Dow Ewuraesi Thompson Marketing Operations Manager Shopify Rick Wade Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach Dean Anthony D. Wilbon Ph.D. PMP Howard University School of Business