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SUMMARY:The Business of Metro MKE series: Barriers facing Black-owned busin
	esses
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DESCRIPTION:An indepth conversation with business leaders on barriers facin
	g Black owned businesses. As a region\, we know that racial disparities ar
	e one of the main factors preventing us from reaching our full potential. 
	This includes significant disparities in business ownership and entreprene
	urship\, posing unique challenges to people from underrepresented backgrou
	nds. Our topic for this month’s episode focuses on business ownership with
	in the Milwaukee Region’s Black community. We’ll gain perspective from the
	se Milwaukee Region business leaders\, and get a regional health update fr
	om Dr. John Raymond of the Medical College of Wisconsin. This month\, our 
	series will feature: Carla Cross President &amp\; CEO Cross Management Ser
	vices Ugo Nwagbaraocha President &amp\; Owner Diamond Discs International 
	James Phelps President JCP Construction They'll discuss what barriers exis
	t today\, and what opportunities may emerge as we work through these dispa
	rities? Business Strategies during the Pandemic series is now The Business
	 of Metro MKE In 2021\, we look forward to an end to the COVID-19 pandemic
	 and the emergence of a new normal. There will be new opportunities to cap
	italize on\, emerging trends to prepare for and long-standing challenges t
	o confront. Join MMAC President Tim Sheehy for monthly discussions with Me
	dical College of Wisconsin President and CEO Dr. John Raymond and a wide r
	ange of business and community leaders to present actionable information o
	n issues that are shaping our region’s interconnected health and economy. 
	Re-register for the series here.
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