Opportunity and community collaboration take center stage in this conversation with Robert DeJournett, President of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Summit County, Ohio. With a background spanning healthcare, community leadership, and business development, DeJournett shares how the Chamber is closing gaps, expanding opportunities, and creating pathways for sustainable growth for local businesses.
From launching impactful initiatives to fostering partnerships with workforce organizations, the Chamber is advancing its mission to develop, empower, promote, and support entrepreneurs. Listeners will gain insights into how coordinated efforts can transform local economies and strengthen the fabric of the community.
You’ll hear insights on…
The vision and mission behind launching the Black Chamber of Commerce of Summit County
Barriers and opportunities for small and growing businesses in a resource-rich but coordination-poor region
Programs that support business growth, from community-funded initiatives to large-scale events
The importance of partnerships between chambers, workforce organizations, and employers
Long-term goals of building sustainability, scaling businesses, and fostering generational wealth
Tune in to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear how the Black Chamber of Commerce is driving community impact and shaping a stronger future for local businesses.
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