(BALTIMORE – May 2, 2023) – Please join the West North Avenue Development Authority as we partner with BmoreNews to present several individuals and organizations with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards tonight at RYMKS (5-7 pm, 819 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202). Their contributions will be acknowledged for their work in housing, economic, and neighborhood revitalization along West North Avenue and supporting the Authority during its inaugural year.
This event will also serve as our regular meet and greet, with food and drinks, for fellow business owners and real estate developers interested in participating in the redevelopment of West North Avenue. You will also have the opportunity to speak with Chad Williams, Executive Director of the West North Avenue Development Authority, about your interest in joining the Authority as an employee to fill some top-level positions or pitch your business ideas for working with the Authority to revitalize West Baltimore.
This event is being hosted by Doni Glover with BmoreNews and Chad Williams, Executive Director of the West North Avenue Development Authority.
*Food will be provided. A cash bar will be available*
*Suggested attire: Business Chic*
Awardees
Creating Economic Development Opportunities
April Richardson – Walbrook Mill Food Hall
Rasheed – EMAGE Center Phase II
Tia Richardson
Black Landscaper Alliance – Alex Smith
Sharon Parks and David Carol – Small Black real estate developer support and financing
Charm City Buyers – Educating, supporting, and growth of black entrepreneurs in real estate development
Alex Aaron – WNADA Meet & Greets
Bar 51 – WNADA & Meet & Greets
Housing Achievements
Druid Heights CDC – Baker Street Homes (Regenerating the Rich History of Druid Heights)
Neighborhood Transformation
Drum Health – Family Supportive Services
Public Relations
Doni Glover
Robyne McCullough, Coppin State University
Jasmine Vaughn-Hall, Baltimore Banner
Planning Support
Jordan Extends, CHP/NSPIRE- Comprehensive Plan for West North Avenue
Wes, WSP – Comprehensive Plan for West North Avenue
Evan Taylor, Slalom Consulting
Executive Director Recognition
Erinn and Daphine (Coppin State University) – Administrative Support to WNADA
Danielle, Erika, and Lora (Office of Maryland State Senator Antonio Hayes)- General Support
Gretchen Spell (Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore) – Fiscal Agent Support
Meldon Dickens, Coppin Heights CDC – Partnership Support
