Tamara Pate, MPA, CCA

Recognizing the critical importance of small businesses as engines of local economic growth, Dickenson County is exploring strategies to revitalize its small business sector and foster an environment conducive to entrepreneurial success. A recent report developed by Katharine Barbour, a Master of Public Policy candidate and Tadler Fellow at the University of Virginia, paints a sobering picture of the trajectory of our small business ecosystem. The report highlights a concerning 60 percent decrease in new establishment openings between 2001 and 2021 and projects the complete decline of the county’s small business ecosystem by 2040. Titled “Addressing Declining Small Business Dynamism in Dickenson County, Virginia,” the 45-page analysis combines peer-reviewed research and interviews with community members, which highlighted a local desire for improved communication about available resources, opportunities for entrepreneurial education, and increased community engagement.  📈🚀💵 To read more ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eGxCD8ZY To view the full report ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eSBc82RX

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Your purpose is not something you need to find; it is something you need to create. #91dayyear #liveonpurpose #HaveyourBestWeek #HBCUbiz #HBCU #Blackbusiness #GrowYourBusiness #4GChallenge

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Financial knowledge and skills are instrumental today!

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124th National Black Business Conference Returns to Atlanta “We Are Together” Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the World Conference of Mayors. The National Alliance for Black Business (2022), co-founded by The National Business League ® (1900), National Black Chamber of Commerce ® (1993), and The World Conference of Mayors ® (1984), is thrilled to cohost the NBL’s 124th National Black Business Conference ®. Set to take place from August 21-24, 2024, at the Hilton Atlanta in downtown Atlanta, GA, this highly anticipated event coincides with Atlanta Black Business Weekend ™, promising an exhilarating gathering of the nation’s foremost Black business leaders and community luminaries.   Building upon the success of last year's conference, which commemorated the 30th Anniversary of the National Black Chamber of Commerce founded in 1993 and drew over 1,900 attendees, this year's event holds special significance as it celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the World Conference of Mayors. Established in 1984, The World Conference of Mayors serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Black Mayoral leadership and economic empowerment within Black communities worldwide. This year marks a significant milestone, as it pays homage to 50 years since the Southern Conference of Black Mayors held its inaugural National Conference at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel. Notably, Daniel "Chappy" James, the first four-star Black general in the Air Force and a Tuskegee airman, served as keynote speaker, setting the stage for the remarkable journey of Black elected leadership in the years to come. The conference agenda will spotlight the profound impact of Black mayors in fostering entrepreneurship, economic development, and community growth, echoing the visionary principles championed by Booker T. Washington. In 1881, Lewis Adams (Town) and Booker T. Washington (Gown) joined forces to establish Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, now known as Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. This institution was surrounded by a historic Black settlement, conceived by Dr. Washington, which, though never formally incorporated, was assigned its own zip code: 36088. This collaboration between "Town" and "Gown" laid the groundwork for further partnerships in central Alabama.   Anticipated to attract hundreds of Black-owned businesses, professionals, and elected officials from around the globe, the conference will serve as a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and forging strategic partnerships with city, state, national, federal, and global resources, and leadership. The event is hosted by local, Black-led business institutions, including the Atlanta Business League, Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council. Join us as we celebrate the vibrant spirit of Black entrepreneurship at the 124th National Black Business Conference in Atlanta! Register Today: https://lnkd.in/eE5Did8a

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As we usher in the next generation of Black business leaders, it is imperative that we have platforms that reflect our experiences, challenges, triumphs, and aspirations through a fresh and authentic lens.

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