Second annual Black Entrepreneurship Day brings together hundreds of Black small businesses at Capitol Hill

This is a critical time on the Congressional calendar, when decisions are made about how to divide and appropriate funds for the multibillion-dollar state budget. On February 16th, Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol, hundreds of Black small business owners in Minnesota will once again gather at the Capitol to make their voices heard and demonstrate their collective political power. It will remind MPs of their constituencies.

The event is hosted by ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, a small business founded by podcast entrepreneur Sheletta Brundidge.

“Every major corporation and special interest group has a lobbyist on Capitol Hill to make sure they get their fair share,” Brundidge said. “Once again this year, Black Entrepreneurs Day will turn small business owners into lobbyists who will represent our needs and issues on our behalf.”

The Feb. 16 event marks the second time last year that 400 Black small business owners gathered at the Capitol to request funding for programs that benefit them and highlight stubborn historical barriers to their success. This is based on the success of the event.

Brundidge invites all Black small business owners and allies in Minnesota to participate in this unique event. This event will once again include one-on-one meetings with elected leaders, legislators, and policymakers.

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The bridge construction accomplished through last year’s event has come to fruition. At the end of the session, Gov. Tim Walz acknowledged that the political backing of Black Entrepreneurship Day has funded several programs that strengthen and provide funding for minority-owned businesses.

You can also connect and network with four major local organizations sponsoring the event.

“We are acutely aware that business owners’ access to resources and capital is not the same for everyone. The American Dream is more accessible to white Americans, and that needs to change. “There is,” said Nancy Lyons, CEO of Clockwork, a Minneapolis-based design and technology consulting firm that is one of the sponsors of Black Entrepreneurship Day.

“Clockwork is committed to supporting Black entrepreneurs and the work Sheretta is doing to bring attention and support to BIPOC communities,” Lyons added.

Comcast, which sponsored the first Black Entrepreneurship Day last February, will sponsor the event again this year.

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“Comcast is excited to support the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs who share our commitment to improving local communities and promoting economic growth. Black Entrepreneurship at Capitol Hill We are honored to once again be a part of Day of the House,” said Comcast Senior Vice President Karin Hove. “This special day provides an opportunity to listen to the business community and align ideas on how we can better support them to foster future success.”

Northwestern Mutual and AARP also announced their sponsorship of Black Entrepreneurship Day at the Minnesota State Capitol.

“We appreciate the opportunity to sit down with the small business owners in our community and hear firsthand about their setbacks and accomplishments,” said Kathy McClear, AARP Minnesota State Director. “We are excited to work together to achieve our common goals.”

One black entrepreneur will reap a financial windfall. Each business owner who participates is eligible to win her $5,000 no-strings gift from Brundidge, which can be used to enhance your business in any way you choose.

Black Entrepreneurship Day at the Capitol in St. Paul is scheduled for February 16th. The meeting in the Rotunda begins at 11:30 a.m. Participants will meet with elected officials and legislators at noon, after which a free lunch will be provided to all at The Vault.at 2pm

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Register to attend at ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com.

This information was provided by ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com.