Successful black owned businesses are one of the most important catalysts of African American independence, and they’ve never faced a more critical period of challenge and transformation. Day 3 is all about helping new and veteran entrepreneurs find opportunities and leverage their strengths for long-term success. Find out how to tap into recovery assistance and new sources of capital. And learn from master entrepreneurs what strategies produce healthy returns for new and growing ventures.
Our panel will explore the cost of historical racial discrimination on Black owned businesses, the accountability of the public and private sector in creating equitable landscapes, and breaking down systemic barriers to build sustainable, wealth generating business.
Welcome Remarks:
Cy Richardson, Senior Vice President, Housing & Community Development, National Urban League
Stephanie DeVane, Vice President, Entrepreneurship & Business Development, National Urban League
Awards:
Lamell McMorris, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Phase 2 Consulting
Sponsor Remarks:
David Miree, Head of Consumer & Small Business Banking for Diverse Customer Segments, Wells Fargo & Company
Kristy Fercho, Head of Wells Fargo Home Lending
Moderator:
David Miree, Head of Consumer & Small Business Banking Diverse Customer Segments, Wells Fargo & Company
Panelists:
Candace Waterman, President & CEO, Women Impacting Public Policy
Shawn Rochester, CEO, Good Steward, LLC, PHD Enterprises, The IDEA Institute
Sandy Fernandez, VP, Social impact NAM
Cy Richardson is Senior Vice President for Programs at the National Urban League, the nation's...Read more
Stephanie DeVane joined the UEF in December 2013 with responsibility for leading and managing...Read more
Lamell McMorris is the founder and CEO of the Washington, DC-based company Phase 2 Consulting,...Read more
David Miree is executive vice president and head of Consumer & Small Business Banking (CSBB...Read more
Kristy Fercho is executive vice president and head of Wells Fargo Home Lending. As head of Home...Read more
Candace Waterman has 35 years of professional experience spanning the private and public sector...Read more
Shawn D. Rochester leads Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisitions Inc., a special purpose...Read more
Sandy serves as Vice President, Social Impact - North America for the Mastercard Center for...Read more
