Question 1

What should I expect at this Roundtable Discussion?

Accepted Answer

This is an interactive/collaborative conversation designed to bring together local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. You can expect open dialogue, practical insights, and the chance to share challenges, ideas, and strategies around building and scaling minority-owned businesses.

Question 2

Who will be there?

Accepted Answer

Members and leadership from the Richmond County Black Minority Chamber of Commerce (BMC), representatives from the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), local entrepreneurs, small business owners, non-profit leaders, and economic development professionals.

Question 3

What type of businesses should be involved?

Accepted Answer

All business types are welcome! Especially: Minority-owned businesses (new or established), Small business founders, Startups and local entrepreneurs, Non-profits and community organizations, Professionals interested in networking, mentorship, or partnership opportunities.

Question 4

What should I expect to receive?

Accepted Answer

Actionable insights on local resources and funding opportunities, Connections to fellow business owners and community leaders, Updates about upcoming initiatives, programs, and the BMC Incubator, Opportunities for mentorship, partnership, and community support.

Question 5

Do I need to prepare anything?

Accepted Answer

Come ready to share your business story, challenges you’re facing, and areas where support could help. If you have business cards or flyers, bring them along — networking is encouraged!

Question 6

My business is struggling, how can this round table discussion help me?

Accepted Answer

This round table discussion will allow us to better understand the specific challenges you are facing. This will give us an understanding of the issues we need to solve locally.

Question 7

Have you hosted this before?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our Inaugural event welcomed a crowd of over 20 individuals! While a majority were from Staten Island, we had participants come from Long Island, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. This event was sponsored and supported by Western Governors University, National Black Chamber of Commerce and more!

The LaunchPad: Business Round Table Discussion