Luncheon & Business Pitch Competition

Time:
July 19, 2025 - 1:05 PM - 2:30 PM
Room:
Huntington Convention Center // Ballroom A

Small Business Matters

Come and be a part of a full day dedicated to workshops, networking, and valuable resources aimed at supporting small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in launching, growing, and flourishing. We are curating a diverse lineup of speakers who will lead engaging sessions filled with the invaluable tips and insights essential for every entrepreneur on their journey to building a successful business.  This event is FREE, but advance registration is required due to limited space.
 

Judges:
Cy Richardson - Senior Vice President for Economics and Housing Programs, National Urban League
Jo Madison - Director of the ULGC’s Cuyahoga Small Business Development Center
Sheila Mixon - President and CEO, The SASH Effect LLC
Brian Maddox - SVP, National Team Lead, CDFI Lending and Investment, KeyBank

Participants:
Buckeye Logistics (Brandi Vickers) - Akron Urban League
AmaRise (Dumebi Okonji, PhD.) - Urban League of Greater Chattanooga
Olivia Rose Confections (Saidah Farrell) - Urban League of Greater Cleveland

Speaker(s)