Int'l Business Leaders Announce Global Task Force To Empower One Million Women In The Trade Industry

ATLANTA - Aug. 15, 2024 - PRLog -- On August 22, 2024, thousands of businesses will gather at the National Black Business Conference (NBBC) for the first time in history aligned for a unified Black business agenda. This international task force includes the National Alliance for Black Business (NABB), the National Business League (NBL), and the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) in partnership with the World Conference of Mayors (WCM) and the Historic Black Towns and Settlements Alliance (HBTSA), who collectively represents 250,000 Black-owned businesses. International leaders will support the conference and feature keynote speaker President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, 26th  President of Liberia, Republic of Liberia.

The Connecting One Million Women Who Trade (CWT) Press Conference at The National Black Business Conference will be held Thursday, August 22, 2024, at The Hilton Atlanta Downtown from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Reception to follow at 6:00 pm.

Distinguished invitees include dignitaries, financial institutions, and notable CWT ecosystem participants.

The Connecting One Million Women in Trade (CWT) Initiative, presented by Blueprint, is a private-sector initiative designed to empower one million women entrepreneurs to succeed in international trade in Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, and beyond. Globally, the Initiative aims to increase the number of women-owned businesses that trade from 25% to 40% within a 3-5 year framework. NBCC and CWT will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to concretize their commitment to the success of the Initiative.

"CWT will serve as a clearinghouse ecosystem for grassroots-to-grass tops incorporating necessary networks and resources for women in trade to grow in core areas, (1) women ready to trade globally, (2) women preparing to trade globally, and (3) institutions that support women in trade", Dr. Ky Dele, Blueprint, President. CWT is supported by the United Nations Headquarters Africa Division, the African Union Diplomatic Mission,
Washington D.C., George Washington University, the Ronald Reagan Trade Center, and others.

CWT programming will prepare women entrepreneurs for growth by providing a platform for think tank engagement, knowledge sharing, resource exchange, training, capacity building, capital development, access to emerging technologies (especially artificial intelligence), new markets, and more.

"As President and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, I am honored to stand alongside global leaders in this groundbreaking Initiative. Connecting One Million Women in Trade is not just about increasing numbers; it is about unlocking women entrepreneurs' potential across the globe. By breaking down barriers and providing access to vital resources, the way is being paved for a more inclusive and prosperous global economy. This Initiative will empower women to participate in international trade and thrive as leaders in the industry", said Charles DeBow.

For further information about the National Black Business Conference, refer to http://www.nationalblackbusinessconference.com