Morning Perk! Empowering Minoritized Business Owners: Navigating Challenges to Success
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Morning Perk! Empowering Minoritized Business Owners: Navigating Challenges to Success
Date:
November 16, 2023
Time:
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EST
Registration:
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Event Description:
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring business owners from historically marginalized communities. Our panelists will share their unique journeys, the challenges they've faced, and actionable strategies for success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, this event aims to equip you with the tools and insights to thrive.
Thank you to our sponsor Gerber, LLC!
Presented by:
Monica L. Womack, Chief of the Minority Business Development Division
Monica L. Womack is the Chief for the Minority Business Development Division at the Ohio Department of Development (Development). In her role, Monica provides vision and leadership to support the growth and sustainability of minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses in the state of Ohio. In doing so, she engages with strategic partners at all levels of government, develops private-sector partnerships, and listens to the needs of business owners.
Crystal Hughey, Founder and CEO of Corporate Cleaning Inc
Crystal Hughey is the Founder and CEO of Corporate Cleaning Inc. Originally created in 1997 as a way to stay home with her son, Corporate Cleaning has grown to a multi-dimensional commercial and construction cleaning company providing services within Central Ohio. Corporate Cleaning provides a value-added resource- always striving to provide employees opportunities to flourish, customers industry-leading services, and the community with unwavering support.
Karis Jones, Owner, Edit Evergreen, LLC
Karis Jones is the proud Founder and Chief Merchant at Edit Evergreen, a consulting company launched in the Fall of 2023 to help women-owned businesses grow their net worth and impact through entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
She is a product and strategy leader with more than a decade of experience working at some of the most recognizable names in the Midwest where she developed product lines into household brands. Never losing her love of storytelling, she enjoys connecting with people and understanding how we can impact our communities through the businesses we build & the stories they tell. Passionate about innovation, she is an advocate of being flexible, finding new ways to channel creativity, and believes diversity is essential to success.
Ian Crumpler, Corporate Photographer at Ian Alexander Photography
Ian Crumpler is a full-time professional photographer with the goal of capturing amazing and unforgettable headshots, event photos, portraits, and more for corporate and social clients in the Columbus, OH area.
He started his business, Ian Alexander Photography, 8 years ago and has had the privilege of working with many business professionals, some fantastic families, and other creatives.
Julia Dutan, Owner at Upper Arlington Nutrition
Julia Dutan is the Owner of Upper Arlington Nutrition where she enjoys helping the community achieve healthier lives through nutrition and exercise.
Thank you to our sponsor Gerber, LLC!
Presented by:
Monica L. Womack, Chief of the Minority Business Development Division
Monica L. Womack is the Chief for the Minority Business Development Division at the Ohio Department of Development (Development). In her role, Monica provides vision and leadership to support the growth and sustainability of minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses in the state of Ohio. In doing so, she engages with strategic partners at all levels of government, develops private-sector partnerships, and listens to the needs of business owners.
Crystal Hughey, Founder and CEO of Corporate Cleaning Inc
Crystal Hughey is the Founder and CEO of Corporate Cleaning Inc. Originally created in 1997 as a way to stay home with her son, Corporate Cleaning has grown to a multi-dimensional commercial and construction cleaning company providing services within Central Ohio. Corporate Cleaning provides a value-added resource- always striving to provide employees opportunities to flourish, customers industry-leading services, and the community with unwavering support.
Karis Jones, Owner, Edit Evergreen, LLC
Karis Jones is the proud Founder and Chief Merchant at Edit Evergreen, a consulting company launched in the Fall of 2023 to help women-owned businesses grow their net worth and impact through entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
She is a product and strategy leader with more than a decade of experience working at some of the most recognizable names in the Midwest where she developed product lines into household brands. Never losing her love of storytelling, she enjoys connecting with people and understanding how we can impact our communities through the businesses we build & the stories they tell. Passionate about innovation, she is an advocate of being flexible, finding new ways to channel creativity, and believes diversity is essential to success.
Ian Crumpler, Corporate Photographer at Ian Alexander Photography
Ian Crumpler is a full-time professional photographer with the goal of capturing amazing and unforgettable headshots, event photos, portraits, and more for corporate and social clients in the Columbus, OH area.
He started his business, Ian Alexander Photography, 8 years ago and has had the privilege of working with many business professionals, some fantastic families, and other creatives.
Julia Dutan, Owner at Upper Arlington Nutrition
Julia Dutan is the Owner of Upper Arlington Nutrition where she enjoys helping the community achieve healthier lives through nutrition and exercise.
