The Black Business Alliance of Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Purpose:
- To build relationships between and among local business leaders
- To strengthen and support local businesses by connecting them to resources, information, and customers
- To give a strong collective voice for business leaders
Mission: "To convene, engage, and empower business owners and leaders to support the growth of a thriving business community."
Customer Promise:
- The Black Business Alliance strengthens my business network;
- The Black Business Alliance improves my access to the resources I need to be successful; and
- The Black Business Alliance connects me to customers and clients
Membership: Programming and Membership is open to all
Geography: Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Area
Governance: 11-Member Leadership Council (seats are available)
Chair
Donna Bell, Co-Owner, Congruence Counseling (former Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem)
Vice Chair
La-Tasha Best-Gaddy, Owner, Infinity Bridges
Council Members
Jasmine Lubbad, Owner, Homes for Heroes
Jes Averhart, Owner, Jes & Co.
Leah Adeniji, Deputy Director, Empowerment Inc.
Teddy Walker, Business Banker, First Horizon Bank
Staff Support:
Taylor Gay, Business Success Navigator