Save the date October 12, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Details Join us for our SWaM STRONG Kick-off and learn about a cohort to improve access to certification and connecting contract seekers to government and corporate procurement.
Free and open to the public.
Speakers RB
Randy Brown Business Services Manager at Virginia Dept. of Small Business & Supplier Diversity RB
Randy Brown Business Services Manager at Virginia Dept. of Small Business & Supplier Diversity Randolph (Randy) Brown has worked at Colgate Palmolive and other Fortune 50 companies. While at Colgate, Randy served as the Senior Market Research Manager for the Oral Care Division (Colgate Toothpaste, etc.). He was also the senior researcher assigned to the corporate ethnic marketing group. Upon moving to Richmond, he worked as a consultant for a major market research consulting firm. He has served as a Certification Officer for SWaM and the federal Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) programs with the Department of Minority Business Enterprise (currently the Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity).
Petrina Carter Tri-County Community Action Agency
Petrina Carter Tri-County Community Action Agency Petrina Carter is the President/CEO of Tri-County Community Action Agency, which focuses on empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Before joining Tri-County, Petrina was the Senior Manager for the Virginia Employment Commission's Danville Local Office, working diligently to empower communities through economic and employee development.
Crystal Cobbs Owner at Cobbs Consulting
Crystal Cobbs Owner at Cobbs Consulting Crystal started Cobbs Consulting to give businesses and organizations the critical infrastructure, resources, and relationships they need to establish, stabilize, and grow. Her role as President of Black BRAND Dan River Region is an extension of that work. She will be sharing what participants can gain from the SWaM STRONG program.
Kelvin Perry Project Manager at Office of Economic Development for the City of Danville, Virginia
Kelvin Perry Project Manager at Office of Economic Development for the City of Danville, Virginia Kelvin Perry as Project Manager for the City of Danville, Virginia is responsible for the recruitment and retention of businesses and developers to the River District, assisting with the
Karen White Regional Lending Manager at Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity
Karen White Regional Lending Manager at Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity Karen Totten White is a Regional Lending Manager for the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority. In this role, she is responsible for assisting small businesses gain the access to the capital they need to grow their business and create jobs in the Commonwealth. Her focus is directed towards the SWaM Microloan and the Child Care Financing Program. Karen served as the Assistant Vice President and Managing Officer of a community bank prior to joining the VSBFA. She brings over 30 years of leadership skills and financial expertise to the agency.
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