WHAT:
The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Equity and Community Engagement is hosting a special edition of their monthly Minority Business Owners Roundtable in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. The celebration will uplift the history of Juneteenth and Black economic empowerment while featuring three Black-owned businesses in the M.L. King area: Chatt Smokehouse, Uncle Larry's, and the Peach Cobbler Factory.
Representatives from LAUNCH Chattanooga, the TN Small Business Development Center, and the Urban League will be onsite to connect attendees with business resources that fit their particular needs. Attendees will also have an opportunity to participate in a consultant-led guided networking activity.
This event is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be provided while supplies last. Doors open at 5:45pm. Attendees can register at cha.city/startup-scaleup.
WHEN:
Monday, June 27, 2022, 6:00 - 7:45 p.m.
WHERE:
The Kingdom Center, 730 E. M.L. King Blvd.
WHO:
The following organizations, local businesses, and individuals will be in attendance:
- Chattanooga Department of Equity and Community Engagement
- LAUNCH Chattanooga
- TN Small Business Development Center
- Urban League
- Karen Collins, Director of Supplier Diversity, City of Chattanooga
- Dejaun S. Jordan, Life & Business Coach & Consultant
- Chatt Smokehouse
- Uncle Larry's Restaurant
- The Peach Cobbler Factory
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