ONLINE: Black Business Resiliency Showcase
Madison Region Economic Partnership
Madison Region Economic Partnership President and CEO Jason Fields. Prior to joining MadREP, he served six terms in the Wisconsin Assembly.
In our current times, resiliency has proven more important than ever, and this Madison Black Chamber of Commerce event recognizes local businesses that have found ways to survive and thrive as we emerge from pandemic times. This year's virtual showcase also features guest speakers Loida Nicolas Lewis (former CEO of TLC Beatrice, the first Black-owned billion dollar business) and Jason Fields (MadRep president and a former state legislator). Tickets are $35; register here.
media release: Mark your calendars for the 2021 Black Business Resiliency Showcase on Thursday, May 6. Our annual event will be held virtually from 4-6 p.m. this year.
In addition to the business recognition ceremony, attendees will hear from our featured speakers:
- Keynote: Loida Nicolas Lewis, former chair and CEO of TLC Beatrice, LLC, the first Black-owned billion-dollar business empire, founded by her late husband Reginald Lewis
- Special Guest: Jason Fields, former Wisconsin state legistator and current president and CEO of MadRep
Plus, all attendees will receive a copy of Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire, the inspiring story of Reginald Lewis – lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist – and the wealthiest Black man in American history.
Tickets: $35 plus fees – on sale HERE
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