TALLAHASSEE, Florida (WTXL) – The capital’s Chamber of Commerce will celebrate diversity, inclusion and resilience in August as it highlights the impact black businesses are making in Tallahassee.
Chamber President Katrina Tuggerson says local black businesses are growing exponentially despite the challenges of the pandemic.
Of the 170 or so companies they work with, around half are owned by minorities.
While they were working to stay afloat during COVID19, many of them turned to the chamber for the resources that the chamber connects them to.
Tuggerson says the ability to align with funding and community support is a huge part of black business success.
“Sometimes small businesses don’t have the opportunity to just come by and network,” says Tuggerson. “There will be people in this room that you will need to meet in order to receive these resources. We will also be giving two grants to businesses this morning.”
They will also celebrate the support received from leaders in Tallahassee and Leon Counties.
You can join the celebration on Monday, August 2nd at 8:15 am
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