Welcome to Causes and Community

by Elizabeth Denham

Until this issue, we have used this section to write about Policy and Pride. We will continue to cover those subjects, and going forward, we will broaden the scope of the column to include a wider range of topics. There are so many people in the franchising space who do amazing things. Shannon Wilburn’s business model includes giving back with each and every event Just Between Friends hosts. Constance Hill Johnson is doing amazing work in Cleveland to fight racism and elevate women of color, and she was recently awarded the YWCA of Cleveland’s Women of Achievement honor. Paul Pickett, Suzanne Beall and many others are working to create inclusion and awareness for the LGBTQ community in franchising. These are just a few of the community-minded people we have covered in our first year, and we can’t wait to expand and highlight others in the franchising space.

If you have a great story to share, please reach out. We celebrate those who are engaged in their communities, prioritize giving back and seek to pay it forward. Contact us by email at info@thefranchisewoman.com or by phone at 206-705-3081.