An indepth conversation with business leaders on barriers facing Black owned businesses.

 

As a region, we know that racial disparities are one of the main factors preventing us from reaching our full potential. This includes significant disparities in business ownership and entrepreneurship, posing unique challenges to people from underrepresented backgrounds.  Our topic for this month’s episode focuses on business ownership within the Milwaukee Region’s Black community.  We’ll gain perspective from these Milwaukee Region business leaders, and get a regional health update from Dr. John Raymond of the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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  Carla Cross
  President & CEO
  Cross Management Services

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  Ugo Nwagbaraocha
  President & Owner
  Diamond Discs International

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  James Phelps
  President
  JCP Construction

They'll discuss what barriers exist today, and what opportunities may emerge as we work through these disparities?

 

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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 capitalize on, emerging trends to prepare for and long-standing challenges to confront. Join MMAC President Tim Sheehy for monthly discussions with Medical College of Wisconsin President and CEO Dr. John Raymond and a wide range of business and community leaders to present actionable information on issues that are shaping our region’s interconnected health and economy. Re-register for the series here.