2nd Annual Small Business & Non-Profit Symposium
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania invites you to a day of learning, networking and growth!
Join us as we celebrate economic empowerment, financial literacy, innovation, and the strength of our region’s small businesses and non-profits while creating opportunities to build relationships and move our community forward.
Premier Sponsor: Citizens
Champion Sponsor: Pennsylvania American Water
Empowerment Sponsor: Allegheny County Division of Business Equity and Inclusion
Community Sponsor: Master Builder’s Association & Pursuit
We would like to thank our Committee Members for their invaluable time, dedication, and support in helping us make this a successful event. Their commitment and contributions are greatly appreciated.
Fireside Chat
Nisha Blackwell, President of Knotzland and Heather Hopson, Owner of Motor Mouth Multimedia will discuss marketing, sales growth, customer acquisition, expanding into new markets, and operational scaling.
Panel Discussion
Adrianna Flax,Head of Supplier Diversity, Vice President for Citizens, Darcel Madkins, CEO for African American Leadership Association, Anissa Tillman, Executive Director for Phoenixx Helsel Family Foundation, and Elise Yanders,Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management will discuss access to opportunity, procurement, partnerships, capital, and connections.
Workshop
Jordan Winters, Vice President, Business Banking Market Manager for Citizens, Dave West, Vice President of Business Banking for Citizens, Allison Howard, Business Advisor for Neighborhood Community Development Fund will discuss business development, procurement, access to capital, talent, cash flow, and business wealth strategies.
Midweek Refresh/Happy Hour
Optional networking reception to continue conversations and build referral momentum after the formal program ends. This will take place at:
Catapult Greater Pittsburgh
Gallery on the Square
5991 Broad Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
