Black Business Roundtable

As part of Prince George’s County Planning Department’s 2021 Black History Month virtual program we present, Black Business Roundtable. Black-owned businesses have always been a staple in the black community. An important characteristic of Black businesses is their role as a creator of jobs for Black workers and commitment to community development. However, the unexpected rise of the coronavirus outbreak has not only had a negative impact on businesses across the United States, but Black-owned businesses at alarming rates. About half of small black-owned businesses were closed with a 41% decline. This chat with Black Business Owners based in Prince George’s County is an opportunity to learn about their successes and challenges in doing business.

Index:
0:00 – Start
2:39 – Jerri Evans, Turning Natural
16:47 – Danyelle Whren, Whrens Sugar & Spice, LLC.
27:39 – Roundtable 1
34:32 – Toyin Alli, Puddin’ Divine Comfort Food
52:16 – Jorre’ Jackson, Goddess Fit by Jorre’
1:07:34 – Roundtable 2

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