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In Collaboration with: Palm Beach County • City of Riviera Beach • City of Riviera Beach CRA
We’re coming together for a powerful collaboration to celebrate National Black Business Month, bringing together Black business owners, government leaders, and entrepreneurs from across Palm Beach County for a full day of engagement, education, and celebration.
From the Vendor Marketplace to two impactful panel discussions and the community-nominated People’s Choice Awards, this event is where connections are made, ideas are shared, and inspiration grows.
Panel Discussions
Panel 1: Navigating DEI: The Impacts on Business Opportunities, Financing, and Growth
Moderator: Joseph Sanches, COO, School District of Palm Beach County
Panelists:
Tonya Davis Johnson, Director, Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity
Frank Hayden, City of West Palm Beach
Pamela Stewart, President, InclusiFi
James Green, Director, Palm Beach County Community Services Department
Panel 2: Who Needs DEI: Using Our $2T Buying Power to Grow Black Businesses
Moderator: Katrina Long Robinson, Government Affairs Chair, Black Chamber of Commerce of PBC
Panelists:
Keely Gideon-Taylor, President, Black Chamber of Commerce of PBC
Patrick Franklin, President & CEO, Urban League of Palm Beach County
Ricky Wade, McDonald’s Franchisee & Community Leader
Alfred Fields, Economic Development Chair, NAACP
Denise Mutamba, Managing Attorney, MDM Law
