(BALTIMORE – January 3, 2025) – Be sure to attend the Black Wall Street New Year EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures at 4330 Pimlico Rd. This will be an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and, of course, the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This event is presented by BMORENews.com, the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), and Fulton Bank.
RSVP to BlackWallStreetSummit2025.eventbrite.com.
Dewan Clayborn will be joining moderator and BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport CEO Ricky Smith and others to discuss Regional Economic Development at 1 pm.
Who is Dewan?
Dewan Clayborn is a dynamic and result-oriented leader with a proven track record of transforming organizations. As the President & CEO of the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce, he oversees an organization serving over 2.8 million residents. A dedicated philanthropist, Dewan is also the President & CEO of the Central Maryland Chamber’s Educational Foundation, which has invested over $1 million in scholarships for local high school seniors.
Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Dewan’s passion for basketball and business led him to a degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. He then began a successful managerial career with Sam’s Club and Target.
In 2015, Dewan found his true calling in chambers of commerce. While he was President/CEO in Texas, he propelled the organization to unprecedented heights. Dewan’s leadership resulted in over 800 new members, increased financial reserves by over 700%, and four-star accreditation ranked his Chamber in the top 3% of chambers nationwide.
Dewan has a certification in the Institute of Management (4-Years), Certification in Chamber of Commerce Executives through Texas A&M (3-Years), a certification in Social Justice, Nonprofit and Fundraising Leadership through Texas A&M.
Dewan’s impact extends beyond his professional achievements. He is a published author, empowering nonprofit leaders with his book “The Next Generation of Nonprofit Leadership.” As an active church member, Dewan serves as a lead usher, facilitates bible studies, and mentors youth.
Dewan is a true philanthropist who organizes annual toy drives, spearheads back-to-school initiatives and establishes a scholarship fund. Additionally, he serves on multiple non-profit boards and mentors minority children through his program, BRANCH.
