The Blueprint: Building Black-Owned Businesses in Boston

The City of Boston's Department of Supplier Diversity and the Office of Small Business is hosting a panel in honor of Black History Month.

The event will take place on Thursday, February 26th from 10 am - 1 pm and will celebrate and uplift the stories of black-owned businesses in the City of Boston. Business owners will speak on their story, struggles, and experiences working in or contracting with the City.

Attendees will have the opportunity for networking. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the panel. 

Panelists include:

• Willie Hicks Jr., President and Owner of Hicks Auto Body

• Alex and Johanna Edwards, Co-Founders of Thumbprint Realty

• Shari Betty, Co-Owner of Golden Key Advisors

• Derrick Foster, Owner of Chez-Vous Roller Skating Rink

• Christina David, Owner of David & Associates

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