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Black Business Leaders Panel

Highlighting Entrepreneurial Success

2022-08-25 18:00:00 2022-08-25 19:45:00 America/New_York Black Business Leaders Panel Kenmore Boulevard is undergoing a resurgence, even after a pandemic. Many of these new enterprises are Black-owned. This panel will discuss business successes, struggles, and overcoming challenges. Kenmore Branch Library - Community Room

Thursday, August 25
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-25 18:00:00 2022-08-25 19:45:00 America/New_York Black Business Leaders Panel Kenmore Boulevard is undergoing a resurgence, even after a pandemic. Many of these new enterprises are Black-owned. This panel will discuss business successes, struggles, and overcoming challenges. Kenmore Branch Library - Community Room

Kenmore Branch Library

Community Room

Kenmore Boulevard is undergoing a resurgence, even after a pandemic. Many of these new enterprises are Black-owned. This panel will discuss business successes, struggles, and overcoming challenges.

Join business leaders and entrepreneurs from Kenmore and beyond for an informative evening of conversation and exploration.

They will discuss their business successes, the planning that went into launching an enterprise, the challenges they faced, and how they overcame them.

Leaders represented include those in business, non-profit organizations, and the arts.

This program will be co-moderated by Tracy Williams, Microbusiness Specialist in the Business, Government and Science Division of the Akron-Summit County Public Library, and Wendy Zarara, Branch Manager of the Kenmore Branch Library.

Participants to include (tentative):

Jolana Dawson, Moms Mentoring Moms, non-profit;

Lee Porter and Monaqui Porter-Young, Srina Teahouse, food service;

Jennifer Tidwell, Jenuine Cuisines, chef;

Ameer Williamson (Minus the Alien), Alien Nation Music, hip-hop recording artist, songwriter, and youth mentor;

Travonte Junius, Future Motives, retail;

Dannika Stevenson, Sip.Savor.Soul, chef;

Lori Parnell, Black Culture Candles, retail and wholesale;

Lavar D. Jacobs, Not Just October, non-profit.


Related resources:

"Entrepreneurship for the Rest of Us: How to Create Innovation and Opportunity Everywhere" Paul B. Brown

"Successful Black Entrepreneurs: Hidden Histories, Inspirational Stories, and Extraordinary Business Achievements: Case Studies by Harvard Business School" Steven S. Rogers

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Business & Personal Finance |

TAGS: | Entrepreneurship | Black owned businesses |

Kenmore Branch Library

kenmore@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.745.6126
Branch manager
Wendy Zarara

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter
Mon, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter)

About the branch

The Kenmore Branch Library is a center of neighborhood enrichment where people and resources come together for information, education, and entertainment. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, copiers, scanning and faxing are just a few of the popular services available at the Library; meeting space for non-profit groups and organizations is also in high-demand throughout the year.

Diverse programming--including storytime, NatureConnect, crafting, cooking, health and wellness, and more—engage participants of all ages who learn and create together. Kenmore Branch Library is your one-stop spot for news about local events, the latest in books, movies, and music, access to technology, and so much more.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Sat, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Apr 08, All day

Mon, Apr 08, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kenmore Branch Virtual

Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Living Room

Sat, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room ,Conference Room

Canceled
Tue, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm