About 2021 Community Conversations
Community Conversations 2.0 focused on the following topics:
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Government and/or public sector leaders sharing their policy objectives and support of small businesses and organizations like NEON who are working to provide access to financing, networks, and expertise for BIPOC-owned businesses.
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A dialogue between local and national leaders in philanthropy discussing economic opportunity (and equity and justice) for Black, Brown, and minority business leaders in the Twin Cities.
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Successful Black entrepreneurs and best practices.
SESSION 3: Excellence in Black Entrepreneurship (HYBRID)
Date and Time: Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 3:30pm-4:30pm (CST)
Location: The Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom (5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, MN 55416)
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About the Event
The third and final installment of NEON's Community Conversation 2.0 series truly embodied the essence of NEON's mission by featuring BIPOC entrepreneurs who have achieved major success in their crafts. On Thursday, March 10th, entrepreneurial expert Daymond John; Founder and President of Arubah Emotional Health Services, Anissa Keyes; and local accomplished chef Justin Sutherland with NEON President, Warren McLean.
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Moderated by Harry Colbert, Jr., the conversation examined the intersections of racial equity, business ownership, financing, expertise and suppliers, and access to networks. Panelists will also discussed different pathways to achieve economic equity and wealth for BIPOC entrepreneurs.​
Guest panelists included:
Daymond John
Chef Justin Sutherland
Anissa Keyes
Harry Colbert, Jr.
SESSION 2: A PHILANTHROPY DISCUSSION (HYBRID)
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Date and Time: Friday, October 29, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (CST)
Location: The Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom (5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, MN 55416)
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Thank you for attending NEON’s Community Conversation Series 2.0, Session 2. It was a great panel of metro and regional philanthropy leaders – Tonya Allen, Jen Ford Reedy, and R.T. Rybak – who shared their thoughts with us. If you enjoyed our recent conversation connecting philanthropy to social and racial justice, we encourage you to join us for the next conversation. Watch for updates on our social media.
Guest panelists included:
Tonya Allen
Jen Ford Reedy
R.T. Rybak
Harry Colbert, Jr.
