MABC Meeting | Nurturing Black Entrepreneurship for a Thriving Ecosystem

May Program Presentation: 

Nurturing Black Entrepreneurship for a Thriving Ecosystem

with Jazmynn Appleton, Progress Center for Black Women

During this workshop, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to actively support and empower Black entrepreneurs on their path to success. From the experience Jazmynn has gained over the last two years of doing groundwork to help Black entrepreneurs in our community succeed, grow and elevate, you'll gain a deep understanding of the critical roles community support, access to capital, and resource connections play in their entrepreneurial journey. Learn how to become an advocate and ally, leveraging your network and resources to uplift Black entrepreneurs. Jazmynn will guide you through practical strategies and best practices, ensuring that you can make a positive impact in the quest for equity and prosperity in the business world and fostering a more inclusive and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

About the presenter:

Jazmynn Appleton, a Chicago native who grew up in Madison, WI, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, career woman, and devoted mother to her son, Jaedyn.

Jazmynn serves as the Chief Director of Entrepreneurial Growth and Innovation at the Progress Center for Black Women. This organization is dedicated to uplifting Black women and families through entrepreneurial and professional development training, financial education, and comprehensive support.

She is the co-founder of FOCUS, an entrepreneurial training accelerator that has gained recognition from media outlets like the Wisconsin State Journal and Cap Times. Through FOCUS, Jazmynn has been instrumental in guiding entrepreneurs across diverse sectors, facilitating their growth, securing storefronts, boosting media visibility, and expanding their businesses successfully.

She was a panelist for the 2022 Annual Upstart Celebration, a speaker at the 5th Annual Black History Education Conference, hosted a networking for introverts workshop at Marquette University and was a part of Forward Fest's panel discussion, "Fempreneurs: Bold Narratives and What It Takes To Make Your Break." She was also named one of 2024’s Brava Women to Watch.

Hope to see you there!

May 9, 2024      8:00am - 10:00am CST

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