PHOTO RECAP: Oct 15 – Leveraging Regionalism to Support Small Business (South Region Launch)

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Photo Recap: Leveraging Regionalism to Support Small Business (Region South Launch)

AEO hosted an at-capacity event in Atlanta, GA featuring regional and nationally recognized thought-leaders.  Please see the following photo recap of our successful Region South launch convening on October 15, 2024.

Overview

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
12:00PM to 5:00PM

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
1000 Peachtree Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30309

RSVP Required

 

The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) proudly announces the launch of its Regional Councils, a transformative initiative aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by underserved businesses across the United States. This new effort will unite local champions from government, private industry, foundations, and non-profits across six regions, with the goal of collaboratively developing localized solutions for these challenges.

The initiative will officially commence with a nationwide roadshow, beginning on October 15, 2024, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Subsequent events will be held at other Federal Reserve Banks, including those in Chicago in November, followed by stops in San Francisco, Dallas, Boston, and Richmond in early 2025.

Are you interested in partnering with AEO’s Regional Councils? Click here to submit your interest.

Regional Map with 6 RegionsAbout Regional Councils

The Association for Enterprise Opportunity’s (AEO) Regional Councils unite local champions from diverse sectors—government, private industry, foundations, and non-profits—to address and elevate the critical issues facing underserved businesses via six regions of the United States. By bringing together these key ecosystem stakeholders, we aim to address the most pressing challenges within our communities collaboratively. Our mission is to deliver localized solutions to regional issues through strategic virtual and in-person events throughout the year.

States included in the South region are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

 

Speakers

  • Natalie Cofield, President and CEO, AEO   
  • U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Georgia’s 5th District   
  • Selena Rodgers-Dickerson, Council Member, National Women’s Business Council   
  • Allen Thomas, Region IV Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration  
  • Karen Leone de Nie, VP of Community and Economic Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta   
  • Patrick Dierberger, Vice President of Financial Management and Planning, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta    
  • Kim Addie, VP of Strategy and Impact, Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative   
  • Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, President, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies   
  • Jay Bailey, President & CEO, Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs   
  • Theresa Bedeau, Launch Team Executive, Justice Climate Fund   
  • Brooke Durham, Director of Communications, Climate United   
  • Renee Johnson, Sr. Director Regional Councils, AEO   
  • Veronica Maldonado-Torres, CEO, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce   
  • Veronica Maturino, CEO, ONABEN   
  • Chelsea Maxwell, Sr. Research Associate, AEO   
  • Marvy Moore, Managing Partner, Verticality Concepts   
  • Michael Oxman, Managing Director, Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech