The Minority Business Council of Jefferson City, although affiliated with the Chamber, will require numerous public and private sector partners in order to succeed. There will be no requirement that a participating company or nonprofit organization be a Chamber member. The Minority Business Council will be self-governed by its own membership, including the selection of leadership within the group and the establishment of programs to accomplish their mission.
Mission: is to help minority businesses grow and prosper.
Purpose: to help minority businesses certify, help to develop strategic plans, connect to available resources, educate to empower, and advocate for opportunities for them to grow and prosper.
The members of a Minority Business Council will ultimately establish its own priorities, but it’s anticipated that programming could include:
- Dynamic business educational sessions,
- Networking events and connections to resources,
- Access to capital and competitive funding opportunities, and
- Mentoring programs.
Minority Business Council Board members:
Chairwoman - Lauren Carter, Lincoln University; Vice Chairman - Jose Ramos, NIVEL UP Services; Secretary - Alicia Edwards, Building Community Bridges; Treasurer - Jackie Coleman, Coleman & Associates; Professional Development Chair - Glenn Bonner, Mid-MO Uptown Realty