Durham Tech’s Small Business Center to hold Black business summit August 26

The Small Business Center at Durham Technical Community College will host the BLK BIZ SUMMIT on August 26 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Chesterfield location. The event is free and open to the public. 

Small Business facilitator Chisa Pennix-Brown will host the summit. The one-day event will focus on developing and understanding effective marketing strategies, using online tools to build sustainable and profitable businesses, financial guidance and mentorship, and product development. 

“We are so excited to host BLK BIZ SUMMIT here at Durham Tech’s Small Business Center,” said Jonathan Collins, Director of the Small Business Center. “This summit will be such a great chance for entrepreneurs to learn and engage with mentors and resources here in our community to create more opportunities and pathways for success through entrepreneurship.” 

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals interested in entrepreneurship are encouraged to attend.  

The event will be held in the downtown Chesterfield building at 701 West Main Street, Suite 203, in Durham. 

To learn more or register, visit: https://www.giveittothepeople.com/blk-biz-summit  

For questions about the summit email Durham Tech’s Small Business Center Coordinator Julia Kelly-Swift at kelleyswiftj@durhamtech.edu  

For more information, contact Desiree Towson, M.S.: Durham Tech Communications and Public Relations Coordinator at allisontowsond@durhamtech.edu