AACC National Black Business Month Expo

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BUSINESSMONTH
AUGUST 16TH COMCAST SPECTACOR 3601 S BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148 WEDNESDAY
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SPONSORS PARTNERS

A L L E N & G E R R I T S E N 34

African-American Chamber of Commerce Lobby

All Black Everything (ABE)2

Apostille Notary Network, LLC 23

Black Excellence Society 38

Buddha Babe Co 3

BUSY DEEJ PHOTOGRAPHY 36

Christine The Closer - Real Estate 20

Dillonades, LLC 1

Dillonades, LLC Lobby

DiverseForce 11

Drone Cadets 14

DVINITI Skincare 35

Eastern MSDC 29

Edward Jones 42

Going Thru The Change, LLC 22

GOLD+WATER CO.® 8

Guru Agency 46

Gynger Tea 47

Hapoon Pest Solutions 28

Herb Fuzion Honey 5 Horticulture 41

Immortal Vision Studio 43

LuLu Stunner Haute 6 Luv + Charm4

MISKEEN ORIGINALS 15

Mom Your Business17 Not Wright Brand, LLC 44 Nutz About Popcorn 40 PA Department of General Services 50 PECO 48&49

PIDC 25

TD Bank 10 TD Bank Lobby Temple University 32 The Culture Clothing 39 The Enterprise Center 33 The JPI Group 45

TOUCHY/FEELY intimacy card game 37

Uncle Keefie wit Da Juice 19

United Bank of Philadelphia 18

Valiant Coaching & Consulting, LLC 31

Vaulted Solutions 26

Victory Beauty 7 WHYY 16

WURD Radio Lobby

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Preventive Measures Mental Health | Home Health 13 Pure Enterprises LLC 27 Radio One 12 Rebuild Philadelphia 30 Remedy Spa & Wellness 9 RUBI Digital 24 Spin Doctor Laundromats, LLC 21

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T O M M Y B E R N E R

TD BANK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Tommy Berner is a results driven, customer centric, financial professional with 19 years of banking experience in the Metro Philadelphia Market. Tommy has served as a coach and mentor for several of our colleagues at TD Bank over the years along with being the recipient of the CEO Leadership Award for Outstanding Overall Performance. This has led Tommy to become a trusted advisor to several highprofile customers, business leaders and community organizations.

Tommy stepped into his role at TD as Community BDO in January 2022 , where he has had the opportunity to focus on a couple of his true passions: business development, relationship building and customer advocacy for Philadelphia's diverse communities

Tommy prides himself as not only a professional member & mentor in the LGBTQ2+ community but is also a Philadelphian through and through who believes that that in order for the city to continue to thrive, we can achieve much more through collaboration and so much of that starts with conversations and connectivity. Having a seat at the table at TD Bank has provided Tommy the opportunity to further engage others who are looking to advocate & support one another, our city & the residents who reside here.

DARRIN ANDERSON URBAN LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA CEO

Darrin is a brilliant and inspiring leader with over 25 years of experience providing strategic direction and guidance within the nonprofit sector He recently served as the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance’s CEO, leading key initiatives involving 31 independent YMCA associations representing $300 million in collective revenue.

Darrin has worked collaboratively with national donors, secured $50 million in government aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, and established the New Jersey YMCA Equity Committee and National Housing and Social Services. His primary focus is driving innovation, growth, and transformative change on behalf of marginalized and low-income communities.

Darrin is responsible for helping to pass over 100 legislative bills and ordinances in New Jersey, assisting in removing social and economic barriers to good health and economic mobility.

As the Director for Community Engagement and Supplier Diversity at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, Bridgett plays a key role in building Jefferson’s relationships with community organizations and partners.

Bridgett collaborates and cultivates meaningful relationships that impact and improve the lives of the diverse communities Jefferson serves through engagement in workforce readiness, celebrating small businesses and acting as a resource for health and welfare.

In collaboration with Jefferson’s Supply Chain Department, Bridgett launched Supply Chain Connect to offer diverse potential suppliers the opportunity to pitch their business virtually, and get help in preparing their presentations. Jefferson’s Supplier Diversity program is designed to connect more minority, women, veteran, persons with disabilities, and LGBT-owned small businesses to opportunities at Jefferson.

B R I D G E T T B A T T L E S T H O M A S J E F F E R S O N U N I V E R S I T Y A N D J E F F E R S O N H E A L T H , D I R E C T O R O F C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T A N D S U P P L I E R D I V E R S I T Y

E G I N A A . H A I R S T O N

AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT AND CEO

Regina A Hairston is President & CEO of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE (AACC), the region’s premier Black business advocacy organization She has made it her top priority to create a wealth-generating system for Black communities in Metropolitan Philadelphia which includes neighboring cities in New Jersey and Delaware

Regina launched two signature programs - Coaching to Capital cohort and a Peership series, to address disparities in Philadelphia’s Black population compared to its share of business ownership Most notably, Hairston, a former lobbyist, was instrumental in lobbying Philadelphia City Council to take to vote for a reduction in the Business Income & Receipts Tax (or BIRT), a double taxation of gross receipts and net income that is among the highest of any major U S city

Hairston has been named one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Distinction 2022; City and State’s 2023 Power of Diversity: Black 100 List; Philadelphia Magazine’s 2021 Most Influential People in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100, and Metro Philadelphia’s Power Women list.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Joseph’s University and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a certification in nonprofit administration from the University of Pennsylvania Hairston received an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from Pierce College She serves as a member of the CHOP Corporate Council and sits on the boards of directors for the Fund for Girard College, the Philadelphia Theatre Company, the City Year Philadelphia, the Johnson Manor of Faith and Education Board, and Natural Lands

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DELLA CLARK THE ENTERPRISE CENTER PRESIDENT

Della Clark’s vision for minority entrepreneurship is not about counting the number of successful businesses but about making businesses count. Since 1992, Ms. Clark has brought this vision to fruition as President of The Enterprise Center – an organization at the forefront of the Greater Philadelphia region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, guided by the mission to cultivate and invest in minority entrepreneurs to inspire economic growth in communities.

The Enterprise Center accomplishes this by accelerating the capacity of minority business enterprises to compete in any marketplace through business education, management support, access to capital, and procurement opportunities.

Clark currently serves as a board member for the Philadelphia Equity Alliance, University City District, and Bridge of Hope CDC and serves as a Trustee of Drexel University She is also a proud Eisenhower Fellow

Clark was recognized in August 2022 with a Lifetime Achieve Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal. She is one of Philadelphia’s most Influential by the Philadelphia Magazine and is also one the Philadelphia Tribune’s most Influential African American Leaders for over 10 years.

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SULAIMAN RAHMAN DIVERSEFORCE, CEO

Sulaiman W. Rahman is a visionary leader and CEO at DiverseForce, a human capital solutions firm that specializes in helping organizations to recruit, retain, engage, and develop top diverse talent. With decades of community building experience, Rahman founded UPPN, now known as BBEx Network, in 2007, which has become one of the Greater Philadelphia area's largest and most respected professional networks, with over 20,000 subscribers representing diverse talent pipelines from early career to Csuite

Under Rahman's leadership, DiverseForce has launched innovative solutions for the social impact sector, including DiverseForce on Boards, in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, and DiverseForce Executive Search In 2021, he launched P4 Hub, an 11,200 sq ft facility located in a federally designated opportunity zone in the Germantown area of Philadelphia, serving as a high-tech and high-touch hub for advancing racial equity and excellence P4 Hub has quickly become a leading center for cross-sector collaboration and place-based impact

Rahman's impressive board and committee memberships include serving as Chairman of the Board for Philanthropi Charitable, a donor-advised fund, Vice President of the Board of Directors at Community College of Philadelphia Foundation, and Executive Committee member of the Board of Directors for Mastery Charter Schools, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center of Performing Arts, and Lenfest Institute of Journalism. He also serves on the Board of Advisors for Lendistry, a fintech social enterprise with annual revenues of over $250 million. Rahman has been recognized for his significant contributions, including receiving President Obama’s Gold Volunteer Service Award and being appointed as Co-Chair of the 2016 Democratic National Convention’s Volunteer Committee

Rahman is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of success in building communities, developing diverse talent pipelines, and advancing racial equity and excellence His expertise, reach, and impact make him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to cultivate diverse talent, foster crosssector collaboration, and achieve scalable impact

SHELTON MERCER DIVERSEFORCE

Award winning, Fortune 100-bred entrepreneur, innovation pioneer, philanthropist and speaker Shelton Mercer has founded, led and exited venture-backed companies in tech, media, impact, sports and entertainment In addition to Virtuous Innovation™ Shelton is Founder and Chairman of The Mercer Advisory Group and Mercer Innovation and creator of miOS™ Mercer Innovation Outcomes System, which merges invention, incubation, collaboration and commercialization miOS has propelled entrepreneurial x enterprise ecosystems to new heights by co-creating/powering multiple innovation districts, hubs and ecosystems worldwide These include multi award-winning Pennovation Works & Center the 23-acre innovation hub of the University of Pennsylvania and 16 Tech Innovation District a 50-acre live/work/play campus in Indianapolis, IN.

Shelton is CoFounder and former President of Blockchain-integrated media and entertainment technology company Audigent (Inc 5000) and CoFounder & former CEO of Mashable Award winner, celebrity social impact engine TwitCHANGE.

Mercer is a sought after director and advisor in the corporate and startup sectors. His companies have conceived, led and advised global initiatives and generated billions in revenue with dozens of Fortune 500 corporations, brands, governments, institutions and organizations including Disney, Amazon, GE, Comcast NBCUniversal, eBay, Microsoft, Conde Nast, Warner and Universal Music Groups, Roc Nation, KPMG, J&J, Salesforce, Lilly, Hersheys, UN Foundation and United Way

Shelton's passion for people and the planet has compelled him to mobilize millions to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for crisis relief (Indian Ocean Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, Haiti earthquake, Japan Tsunami) and causes (poverty, hunger, clean water and housing, education, employment/wealth gaps) He serves on multiple philanthropic boards, has led aid missions worldwide and impacted 50+ countries and dozens of U.S. cities.

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DONNA BULLOCK

PHILADELPHIA, PA

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

State Rep. Donna Bullock is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 195th Legislative District in north Philadelphia and the greater art museum area She won the seat in a special election held Aug 11, 2015.

A lawyer and Temple alumna, she previously served as special assistant to Philadelphia City Council President Darrell L Clarke and as the City Council research fellowship director. She joined Clarke's office in January 2011 as his community and economic development coordinator. Before her work for the city, Bullock worked at a private law firm and for Philadelphia Community Legal Services, where she formed and advised nonprofit organizations, small businesses and community groups.

Rep Bullock's public service precedes her work in government She has volunteered and served on several boards, task forces, and coalitions, including the Smith Memorial Playground, the Columbia North YMCA Advisory Board, West Philadelphia Child Care Network, and the Mayor's Office of Community Service Advisory Board

Currently, she serves as chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, the Children and Youth Committee and the Ethics Committee. She is a member of the Philadelphia House Delegation and sits on the executive board of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. She is a former member of the Appropriations Committee.

DARISHA PARKER

PHILADELPHIA, PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Darisha K. Parker was elected to serve her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2020. As a native of Northwest Philadelphia, she understands the issues that matter most to the people and families in the 198th legislative district

With a bachelor’s degree in communications from Bennett College, Darisha is expanding upon her respected reputation as a public relations expert and entrepreneur by using her skills to restore confidence in government through transparency and open communication. A proud graduate of Germantown High School's magnet program, Darisha understands a quality, public education is critical, which is why she's committed to fully funding Philadelphia schools and connecting its students and teachers with the resources they need to succeed in a safe learning environment.

As an active member of her local Town Watch, she has spearheaded her own grassroots initiatives to protect her communities from violence and help victims of these senseless acts, including a lifesaving effort that led to the secure return of an abducted woman from Germantown

Working as a legislative assistant for her dedicated predecessor Rosita C. Youngblood, Darisha understands the ins and outs of constituent services and has partnered with community advocates and residents to stop gun violence, reduce the poverty rate and fight to make clean air and water accessible to everyone

Her other priorities include enacting criminal justice reforms, giving a voice to seniors, preserving parks and recreation centers, and providing affordable healthcare to all Pennsylvanians.

James Logan currently serves as the City Manager for the City (City) of Coatesville. His core mission includes: managing a $12 million dollar operating budget, creating policy and meaningful legislation, implementing economic and community development planning, and overseeing operational functions governed under a Third-class Charter Rule.

He organizes and engages in all affairs of the City and makes recommendations to a seven-member, City Council governing body. He maintains an effective working relationship with community residents, local leaders, educators, and representatives from local, state, and federal agencies

Under his leadership, the City of Coatesville has helped coordinate and monitor forty plus (40+) economic and community development initiatives resulting in over $200million dollars of investments. Mr. Logan has led efforts to encourage start-ups and minority owned businesses in the city resulting in training programs and incubator opportunities for emerging companies and inspiring entrepreneurs

James has held executive leadership and contractor positions with the Chester County Economic Development Council, New Jersey Department of Labor, African-American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board, and Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center He’s amassed years of experience in workforce and economic development, strategic planning, grant writing, project management, and marketing in both private and public sectors. In 2010, he officially launched 360feedback, a small workforce and human-capital development training organization.

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N I N O R E Y E S

BLACK EXCELLENCE SOCIETY (BES)

Nino Reyes is a distinguished journalist, accomplished marketer, and media luminary. Her illustrious career has encompassed collaborations with renowned international brands, including American Express, MusicXclusives, The Walt Disney Company, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, No7 Beauty, MediaCom, Universal McCann, and Bleu Magazine.

Nino’s extensive portfolio showcases iconic journalistic achievements, such as exclusive interviews with notable figures including: Bobby Brown, JaRule, Patientce Foster, and Pop Smoke. Notably, her compelling narrative on the cinematic trailblazer Melvin Van Peebles stands as a testament to her impactful storytelling. With an unwavering dedication to her craft, Nino Reyes is a trailblazer in her field with an indomitable commitment to shaping media landscapes.

K A R L S I N G L E T O N

H A R R I S B U R G , P A CHIEF EQUITY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Karl's educational career has afforded him the opportunity to positively impact minds of diverse ages, cultural backgrounds and social economic status. He often draws from his first hand experiences growing up in the Housing Projects of Hall Manor and attending the Harrisburg City School District Grades 1-12; as a reference point from which to assist young people with academic and social enhancement. He believes that young people must use education as a way to becoming significant in their communities and not just successful

In unison with his commitment to the field of education, Karl has channeled his compassion for the community into a solid constituency in and around the Capitol Region. This constituency has steadily increased since campaigning for public office in 1999. In 2008, Karl was just 176 votes shy of securing a seat in the Pennsylvania Legislature's 103rd District to represent: Harrisburg City, Highspire, Steelton and Swatara

Karl credits his achievements as a professional and community leader to his unwavering loyalty of service to the underdog and underrepresented. Karl continuously works towards leveraging currently existing, not yet developed and essential partnership opportunities to benefit stakeholders in the commonwealth and beyond.

The focus of these joint ventures has education, economic development, healthcare and eradicating crime at its core. It is Karl's belief that solidifying a foundation to address the needs in these areas, will afford communities and organizations opportunities to have greater access to information in order to attain resources necessary for positive progress.

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M E L I N D A E M E R S O N

THE SMALL BIZ LADY

Melinda F Emerson, better known as the “SmallBizLady”; America’s #1 Small Business Expert.

For over 2 decades, Melinda has been a media spokesperson, small business influencer, and internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social selling, and content marketing

She is also the CEO of Quintessence Group, a marketing consulting firm that serves Fortune 500 brands that target the small business market. Their clients include VISA, Amazon, American Express, FedEx, Verizon, Google, Chase, Microsoft, Pitney Bowes, and Xerox.

Emerson started The SmallBizLady University so that she could teach people how to start and grow a successful small business and learn the online marketing skills needed for success in today’s marketplace.

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J A S O N E V A N S TD BANK

With nearly 20 years of experience in bridging communities and creating opportunities for diverse and minority businesses, I am a passionate and effective leader in supplier diversity and government relations I recently completed a Master of Public Administration degree at the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania I am expanding my public policy, administration, and management knowledge and skills.

As the Manager of Supplier Diversity at TD Bank, I support the development and implementation of TD's Responsible Sourcing and Supplier Diversity strategy and program in alignment with the enterprise-wide ESG Strategy and TD Ready Commitment I collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote the inclusion and empowerment of diverse suppliers and vendors across the bank's operations and activities. As the Principal CEO of my own consulting firm, I advise clients on various needs related to local government, such as preparing documents, advocating for marginalized communities, hosting events, and analyzing legislation. I have been recognized by the City of Philadelphia for innovating a constituent services initiative, drawing upon my extensive network of elected officials, government, civic leaders, and business executives I also have served on the boards of multiple non-profit organizations in Philadelphia, contributing to their missions and goals.

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ALL BLACK EVERYTHING

Conceived in 2021, All Black Everything Pop Up was established to support BlackOwned businesses who’d been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and only saw sales online and through social media. The pop-up shops introduced customers of all nationalities to Black-owned businesses, diversifying their customer base, and increasing much-needed profit.

Curated by Philadelphia-based stylist Meeka Johnson, the ABE fashion movement has developed a following across social media and local communities. In the last year, more than 100 entrepreneurs, business owners and creatives have joined ABE's weekly Instagram live session to promote their brands. ABE has also been invited to “pop up” at HBCUs including Florida A&M University and several community events in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Brooklyn.

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NOT WRIGHT BRAND

Based in Philadelphia, PA. Not Wright Brand, LLC was established in 2019 fully operational in early 2020.

Not Wright Brand, specializes in sneaker travel bags, sporting goods, and apparel We are the first black-owned company to produce a professional basketball that can be utilized for official use.

Not Wright¿ means to “own who you are”! My daughter is autistic and I told her that “Don’t ever think that your disability is your downfall You need to own it because no one is going to feel sorry for you in this world, especially being a minority as well You can be anything you want no matter what, you’re always going to be “not right” in others' eyes but own it and be the best version you can be.”

I was an individual that also went through many ups and downs in life as well, I was always told I was not right and wouldn’t succeed in life So, I decided to own it and be the best version of me I can Also, it’s the last name “I wanted to show our people that anything is possible no matter what you go through. I overcame adversity and was able to not only attain my honors bachelor's degree in business administration/ entrepreneurship but to make this brand happen.” -

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Dr Idrisa Abdul-Hamid is the President and CEO of Phoenix Rise Global Group, LLC and has twenty-eight years of experience in leadership development, human resource management, and employee engagement strategies. Dr. Hamid's company Phoenix Rise Global Group, LLC (PRGG) provides exemplary leadership consulting to help leaders transform into effective leaders and also specializes in helping large organizations and small businesses with foundational knowledge in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

Dr Hamid has vast expertise and experience as the Senior Director of Operations, People, and Culture for Temple University's Hope Center, Regional Operations Manager of 27 school districts in North Jersey managing human capital accountability solutions and district operations in recruiting, selection, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, and finance. Dr Hamid's prior work experience includes thirteen years of financial investments and insurance at MetLife and Citizens Bank Additionally, Dr Hamid brings eleven years of experience in teaching adult learning principles in leadership coaching, organizational development, management development, and employee engagement strategies in both secondary and tertiary education Dr Hamid's research interest and focuses are on effective leadership, human resources management, change management, and employee engagement strategies

Dr Hamid is best known for her community work and attentiveness in helping people in need She is a patient companion for two hospice organizations and a policy member for two mental health organizations advocating for basic human needs in care, protection, policy and changing public perception

Dr Hamid received her Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership from Walden University, Masters of Science in Global and International Education from Drexel University, and Bachelor's in Business Administration in Marketing from Temple University. Notably, Dr. Hamid is a civic and business graduate of The Center for Houston's Future Think Tank, a professional member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and Honor's Inductee of the National Society of Leadership and Success

Dr Hamid dedicates her time and efforts in professional associations and volunteer commissions for Temple University's Innovation and Entrepreneur Institute, POWER Women Leadership Association, Silver Life member for National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), active Alumna of Walden University, Drexel University, and Temple University Additionally, Dr Hamid financially invests as a Benefactor for the National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI), Supporter for the National Insitute of Mental Health Institute (MNIMH), serves as a Partner in Hope for St Jude Children's Hospital and is an active volunteer for Dress for Success Organization, Brookdale Hospice, and Grace Healthcare

Dr Hamid has a beautiful son who she calls her One and Only (OAO) and contests her passion in life is helping people discover their greatness.

D R . I D R I S A A B D U L - H A M I D PRESIDENT AND CEO, PHOENIX RISE GLOBAL GROUP, LLC
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Richard joined Bremer Bank in 2023 and has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He provides commercial banking solutions to help clients meet their financial needs He integrates advice from multiple disciplines to take a holistic approach in helping you identify and meet your business objectives Richard helps franchisees and specialty businesses establish and exceed their financial goals by building long-term client relationships based on prudence, responsibility and trust.

Richard’s passion for building alliances within the community and connecting with business owners has been acknowledged nationally The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Richard as the recipient of the 2023 Ronald E Harrison Award and the 2022 Open for Opportunity Award. He was recognized because of his significant contributions to minorities in franchising, and for expanding diversity, equity and inclusion within franchise organizations and communities.

Richard earned a bachelor of arts in speech communication/public relations from Edinboro University with a minor in economics He also earned a master of business administration from Eastern University.

Richard leverages his expertise and insight on gaining access to capital to educate and provide resources to business owners. He has been a featured speaker to diverse audiences across the United States on a variety of topics that impact the franchise industry over the past two decades He also serves as the chair of the IFA Black Franchise Leadership Council, board member for the IFA Diversity Institute and board member of the IFA Foundation.

Richard lives with his wife and two sons in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

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BLACK BUSINESS EXPO DIRECTORY

Adtigo Group LLC

Vikki Lassiter vikkilassiter@gmail.com www.adtigogroup.com

All Black Everything (ABE) Meeka Johnson meekajohnson@gmail.com

Apostille Notary Network, LLP

Kevin Davis kevin.davis@apostillenotarynetwork.com

www.bdjventuresllc.com

BDJ Ventures, LLC

Bernard Wright

bwright@bdjventuresllc.com

(215) 266-2062

www.bdjventuresllc.com

Black Excellence Society

Rashaad Lambert rashaad@culturemakersinc.com

www.theblackexcellencesociety.com

Black Opulence Entertainment Group

Dawn Williams boeg67@aol.com

Buddha Babe Co

Tina Spence

TINA@BUDDHABABE.COM

(215) 767-7351

www.buddhababe.com

BUSY DEEJ PHOTOGRAPHY

Dejanaya Mann-Spicer buzzdeej@busydeej.com www.busydeej.com

Christine The Closer

Christine Kenndey ckennedyhomes@gmail.com

(267) 536-2757

www.Christinethecloser.com

Cice Consulting

Ciera Ellison cellison@ciceconsulting.com

(267) 536-2757

www.ciceconsulting.com

Complete Maintenance Services LLC

Rodney Jones

Completemaintenancesvc@gmail.com www.completemaintenancesvc.com

Creedo Consultancy

Christina Fonseca christina@creedoconsultancy.com

(267) 670-2757

Delaware County

Sherrise Rowe

RoweS@co.delaware.pa.us

(610) 891-4492

www.delcopa.gov

BLACK BUSINESS EXPO DIRECTORY

Dillonades, LLC

Tiffany Green

Dillonades@gmail.com

(215) 617-4422

www.Dillonades.com

Divas Cleaning & Laundry Services, LLC

Charise Wilson

customerservice@divascleaning.com

(215) 809-3369

www.divascleaning.com

Diverseforce

Sulaiman Rahman

sulaiman@diverseforce.com

www.diverseforce.com

Drone Cadets

Tony Reid

Tony@dronecadets.com

(631 )384-9817

www.dronecadets.com

DVINITI Skincare

Marquita Robinson Garcia

Dviniticosmetics@gmail.com

www.dviniti.com

Eastern MSDC

Alea Bunch

Abunch@emsdc.org

www.emsdc.org

Edward Jones

Larry Daniels

larry.daniels0125@gmail.com

www.edwardjones.com/us-en

G3 WEALTH PARTNERS/Equitable Advisors

Jacob Makoyo

Jacob.Makoyo@equitable.com

www.g3wealthpartners.com

Girard Avenue Pharmacy

Emmanuel Baille

girardavepharm@yahoo.com

(215) 236-1210

Going Thru The Change, LLC

Deborah Roebuck

DeborahDRoebuck@GoingThruTheChange.com

(215) 555-4755

www.goingthruthechange.com

GOLD+WATER CO.®

Chartel Findlater

HELLO@GOLDANDWATERCO.COM

(301) 928-2136

www.goldandwaterco.com

Gynger Tea

Felicia Williams

tealover@gyngertea.com

(267) 571-1602

www.gyngertea.com

BLACK BUSINESS EXPO DIRECTORY

Guru Agency

Craig Williams

cwilliams@myguruagency.com

(267) 237-1183

www.myguruagency.com

Harpoon pest Solutions Vernon Brown

Vernon@harpoonpestsolutions.com

(610) 931-4022

www.harpoonpestsolutions.com

Helping Hands Warming Hearts

Candice Ray

cray@hhwhllc.com

(267) 618-6593

www.helpinghandswarminghearts.com

Herb Fuzion Honey

Lanise Middleton

Lansie@herbfuzion.com

www.herbfuzion.com

Immortal Vision Studio

CJ Wolfe info@immortalvisionsstudio.com

484-228-1603

www.immortalvisionstudio.com

Horticulture

Bahjah Muhammad bahjhc.info@gmail.com

Law Office of Michael E. Adler

Michael Adler

madler9000@yahoo.com

215-485-0542

www.adlerlawpa.com

LuLu Stunner Haute Denise White dswhite525@gmail.com

(215) 593-8944

www.lulustunnerhaute.com

Luv + Charm Tiffany Jones info@luvandcharm.com

www.luvandcharm.com

Matriarch Solutions

Monica York monica@matriarchsolutions.com

(954)836-7570

www.matriarchsolutions.com

MFR Consultants, Inc.

Ayanna Neal aneal@mfrconsultants.com

(215) 238-9270

www.mfrconsultants.com

MISKEEN ORIGINALS

INB ANDERSON

inb@miskeen-orginals.com

www.miskeen-originals.com

BLACK BUSINESS EXPO DIRECTORY

Mom Your Business

Tanya Morris

momyrbiz@gmail.com

(267) 770-4002

www.momyourbusiness.com

Mosaic Residential Brokerage Group

Traci Powell Tracipre@gmail.com

(267) 495-4329

www.mosaicbrokerage.com

MT Austin and Associates

Mary Austin

austin@mtaustinandassoc.com

(484) 843-1682

www.mtaustinandassoc.com

NAL Speaker's Bureau

Nicole Anderson

nicole@nalspeakersbureau.com

(484) 401-6117

www.nalspeakersbureau.com

NMD Consulting Firm LLC

Natasha Dobson

natasha@nmdconsultingfirm.com

www.nmdconsultingfirm.com

Not Wright Brand, LLC

Tari Wright

notwrightbrand@gmail.com

(267) 455-7366

www.notwrightbrand.com

NuLevel Group

Kelli Webb

hello@nulevelgroup.org

(404) 668-3807

Nutz About Popcorn

Lynette Smith info@nutzaboutpopcorn.com

(215) 907-3191

www.nutzaboutpopcorn.com

PA Department of General Services

Stephanie Sun ssun@pa.gov

www.dgs.pa.gov

Parralux Aneelah Hendrickson

aneelah@parralux.com

(215)234-3500

www.parralux.com

PECO www.peco.com

PIDC

Lawrence McComie jwalker@pidcphila.com

(215) 496-8199

www.pidcphila.com

BLACK BUSINESS EXPO DIRECTORY

Preventive Measures Mental Health | Home Health

Jon'na Dawson jdawson@preventivemeasuresinc.com

www.preventivemeasuresinc.com

Pure Enterprises LLC.

Ra-Tah Johnson Rjohnson@purefuelsport.com

Quaesitum Creative LLC

Rasheen Farlow

rfarlow@quaesitumcreative.com

(267) 301-3889

www.quaesitumcreative.com

Radio One www.urban1.com

Rebuild Philadelphia

Aiisha Herring

aiisha.g.herring@phila.gov

REC Philly William Toms support@recphilly.com

215-585-2412

www.recphilly.com

Remedy Spa Wellness

Cari Young

cari1104@icloud.com

215-678-2738

www.discoveryremedy.com

RUBI Digital

Dwayne Hallager team@digitalrubi.com 484-908-0253

www.digitalrubi.com

Sanders and Associates 2020 Steven Sanders stevesand909@gmail.com

(215)765-6600

www.ssanders2020.com

SARPEY REALTY, LLC

MELVIN SARPEY melstherealtor@gmail.com

(302)312-6042

www.sarpeyrealty.com

Septa www.septa.org

Spin Doctor Laundromats, LLC

Cathy McBarnette-Neilley info@pitwebsite.com

(732) 718-4021

www.spindoctorlaundromat.com

TD Bank

Tommy Berner

Tommy.Berner@td.com www.td.com

Temple University

Howard Brown

howardbrown@temple.edu

BLACK BUSINESS EXPO DIRECTORY

Tendaji, Inc.

Daryl Railey

DarylRiley1997@gmail.com

(845) 476-1360

www.tendajiinc.org

The Enterprise Center

Lola Harper

dclark@theenterprisecenter.com

The JPI Group

Iyomakha Douglas iyomakha@thejpigroup.com

215-717-9682

www.thejpigroup.com

The Stacy Mitchell Experience

Stacy Mitchell

Stacymitchellugc@gmail.com

(609)440-6289

The Tactile Group

Marc Coleman info@thetactilegroup.com

215-732-2311

www.thetactilegroup.com

THE W REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Damian Wing

DCWING7@MSN.COM

TOUCHY/FEELY Intimacy Card Game

Candice Johnson

gooshycandy@gmail.com

(267) 250-8874

TSA

Jahnea Pressley

Jahnea.pressley@gmail.com

(717) 602-0222

TwoG Marketing

Garron Gibbs garron@twogmarketing.com

www.twogmarketing.com

Uncle Keefie wit Da Juice

Keith Mitchell Unclekeefiejuices@gmail.com

(267) 536-7300

United Bank of Philadelphia businessbanking@ubphila.com

www.ubphila.com

U.S. Navy

Lenet O'Bryan-Prosser lenetop5@yahoo.com

(215) 287-4535

www.navy.com

Valiant Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Valerie Gilbert

valarie@valariegilbert.com

(732) 533-9673

www.valiantcoachingandconsulting.com

Vaulted Solutions

Jonas Harris

Jonas.pepperbru@gmail.com

BLACK BUSINESS EXPO DIRECTORY

Victory Beauty Laiah Lusk

ladyvictory@shopvictorybeauty.com

www.shopvictorybeauty.com

WHYY Jo Anna Van Thuyen

JoAnnaVT@whyy.org

www.whyy.org

Wolford HR Consulting, LLC

Whitney Harris

w.harris@wolfordhr.com

(215) 237-4438

www.wolfordhr.com

WURD Radio Lisa Despy

ldesphy@wurdradio.com www.Wurdradio.com

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