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BIPOC Business Executive Roundtable [EDB & MBDA]

December 8, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST

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One event on December 9, 2021 at 4:00 pm

The BIPOC Business Executive Roundtable is a discussion panel for Pierce County BIPOC business owners to promote their business and collaborate with Economic Development Board Tacoma Pierce County, and Minority Business Development Association, for real solutions to real business challenges.

December 8th & 9th 4pm-6pm – see links below.

Day 1: Business to Consumer Business | Day 2: Business Service Providers

BIPOC Business Roundtable Highlights

  • Promote your Pierce County Based business
  • Discuss gaps and obstacles to business expansion
  • Strategize solutions
  • Build relationships with other BIPOC Business owners as well as EDB and MBDA in a post panel socially distanced happy hour with snacks
  • Be inspired by other BIPOC Business owners with businesses ranging from “startups” to “well established”

>> Dec. 8th, Wednesday, 4-6PM PST – Business to Consumer/Customer
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/Dec8th-BIPOC_Event

>> Dec. 9th, Thursday, 4-6PM PST – Business to Business
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/Dec9th-BIPOC_Event

Can’t Attend? We still want to know about your successes and barriers to access. Please let us know your thoughts, https://bit.ly/Your_OpinionCounts

SURVEY – Your voice matters: 
Covid-19 has revealed even more disparities and imbalances in how BIPOC Businesses receive support. As Federal funds become available for business support services, BIPOC businesses must participate for their needs to be known, and to ensure that the solutions offered are impactful. Avoid having to wait on other’s opinions of what your business needs to grow, and join the discussion. Your input can change the business environment in Pierce County.

> Make your voice heard, take the survey!