Join the St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce for a profound networking experience that bridges African connections and business growth.
Uniting Business Minds, Driving Economic Growth While Championing African Enterprise in St. Louis
The African Chamber of Commerce St. Louis will present strategies to help Black Chamber members grow their businesses through collaboration and development.
The upcoming presentation to St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce members will explore growth opportunities with The African Chamber. With a focus on collaboration and development, this presentation aims to provide tangible strategies for Black Chamber members to expand and thrive in their respective industries.
One key aspect of the presentation will be the emphasis on networking and building relationships within the business community. The African Chamber recognizes the importance of connection and support in the success of businesses, especially for minority-owned businesses. By fostering collaborations between Black Chamber members and other organizations, The African Chamber aims to create a stronger network of resources for all businesses involved.
Additionally, the presentation will address specific challenges faced by minority-owned businesses, such as access to capital and resources. The African Chamber has partnered with various financial institutions and government agencies to provide information on available funding options and assistance
Featured speakers:
A Mississippi native, Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond is a published poet, master educator, community arts organizer, and successful entrepreneur. Treasure was raised in the federal housing projects, and went on to be signed to M.C. Hammer’s label as a hip hop artist, and writer. She is the author of chop: a collection of kwansabas for fannie lou hamer (2015). Dr. Redmond has co-founded Fannie Lou Hamer House, a retreat space for Black artists, and is the founder of Feminine Pronoun Consultants, LLC, and Get The Acceptance Letter Academy. Dr. Redmond was recently named a post doctoral fellow of literary executorship for the estate of Dr. Eugene B. Redmond and the late Henry Dumas. Find out how to contact and collaborate with Dr. Redmond at www.FemininePronoun.com
Arinola Solanke is the CEO and founder of MyEventsCoordinator LLC, an events management and party rental company. She is a passionate events and party rental consultant, with a reputation for her creative flare and diverse clientele. In 2019 MyEventsCoordinator was certified by the city of St. Louis with the dual local Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) certifications.
Before taking on the challenge of founding MyEventsCoordinator, Arinola worked as a financial liaison with the City of Westminster in London, England. She completed her undergraduate studies at London Metropolitan University, and received her Masters in Business Administration from Webster University in St. Louis.
About The St. Louis Heartland Black Chamber:
The Heartland St Louis Black Chamber of Commerce is a business incubator, development center, co-working/collaborative space & community. We work with solopreneurs, small businesses, corporate partners, sponsors & non for profit organizations. Our goal is to improve funding, investment opportunities, wealth, education & resources with Black businesses all over the world.
About The African Chamber of Commerce St. Louis
The African Chamber of Commerce St. Louis (ACCSTL) is a St. Louis-based not-for-profit corporation founded in 2017 to develop African Professionals and business owners in the St. Louis area. The ACCSTL was founded by economic and community development professionals who saw the opportunity to grow the St. Louis business environment through relationships and investment in the African immigrant community. Through networking, advocacy, and educational initiatives, we strive to create a thriving ecosystem that supports the growth and success of African-owned enterprises.
https://www.africanchamberstl.com/
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