(BALTIMORE – January 14, 2025) – Are you concerned about the state of Disadvantaged and Minority Business Enterprises (DBE & MBE) in Maryland? Are Black-owned businesses receiving their fair share of contracts, reflective of the 30% Black population in the state, or are they left with mere crumbs?
As federal DBE programs face reductions and states eliminate DBE requirements on federal contracts, these challenges—along with the erosion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives—are pressing issues that demand attention.
Join the conversation at the Black Wall Street Expo on February 22, 2025, at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center.
RSVP now at BlackWallStreetExpo2025.eventbrite.com.
Panelists include:
- Donna Stevenson
- Joe Gaskins
- Dr. Tecoya Farrakhan, PharmD, MBA, MS, CHC
- Dr. Karriem Farrakhan, PharmD, MBA, MS
- Bishop Barry Chapman
Moderator: Dewan Clayborn of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Don’t miss this vital discussion addressing equity in business opportunities and the future of DBE, MBE, and DEI programs.
