Durham's Black Wall Street and the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce Announce a New Political Awareness ProgramSpeakEasy aims to raise political awareness in the RDU region
By: Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce SpeakEasy includes the following events and activations:
"Businesses help lead Durham and are active partners with elected officials at all levels in bettering our community," says Geoff Durham, president and CEO at the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce. "We're excited to join this platform to help connect our members to local candidates and voting information." "Black Wall Street recognizes the role local politics plays in economic development and its support of small businesses," Questions from the business community will be accepted until October 6, 2021. Tickets for the SpeakEasy virtual premieres will be available starting in early October. For more information on SpeakEasy, visit www.blkwallst.org/ About Black Wall Street: Black Wall Street (BWS) celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship within diverse, multicultural communities. Created in honor and as an extension of what was built during the heyday of Durham, North Carolina's Parrish Street, BWS creates conversations and promotes thought leadership around diversity, technology and entrepreneurship. No matter the city or decade, the spirit of Black Wall Street remains the same – building communities and wealth through business ownership. BWS is the remix. Same vision. New day. For more information on BWS, visit www.blkwallst.org/ About the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce is a local business support organization and advocate. Since 1906, the Chamber has played a critical role in working with both private and public sectors in addressing challenges that face our community. Through leadership and collaboration, the Chamber engages Durham residents, employers, elected officials, and regional partners in proactive initiatives that foster our diverse, innovative, collaborative, and inclusive culture and creates opportunities for our community to thrive and grow. Media Contact Michelle Nelson Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce ***@durhamchamber.org 908-380-6032 Photo: https://www.prlog.org/ End
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