SESSION 3: Building Wealth Through Solid Banking Relationships – Examining How a Black-owned Bank is Adding a Voice for Inclusion​
NEON’s third session in our Community Conversation Series 3.0 featuring Kenneth Kelly, Tim Welsh, and Jeanne Crain was truly a wonderful afternoon. We thank our panel for sharing their voices and experiences.
Thank you to our host, Warren McLean, and moderator, Tru Pettigrew for a fantastic conversation.
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We extend a very special thank you to our sponsorship partners who made this all possible. ​
Kenneth Kelly
Tim Welsh
Jeanne Crain
Tru Pettigrew
SESSION 2: A Discussion Focused on the Sports Industry's Business
and DEI Initiatives and How They Impact BIPOC Entrepreneurs in the Metro Area​
On Tuesday, October 11th, Warren McLean was joined by panelists Tru Pettigrew, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the MN Timberwolves franchise, Meka White Morris, SVP and Chief Revenue Officer at the MN Twins, and Martin Nance, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at the MN Vikings for Session 2 of NEON’s Community Conversation Series 3.0. The Conversation was be moderated by Harry Colbert, Jr.
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We gathered new insights from our esteemed panel in discussion around:
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How MN sports teams can work with the BIPOC business community
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Supplier diversity initiatives of MN professional sports teams
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Tru Pettigrew
Meka White Morris
Martin Nance
Harry Colbert, Jr.
SESSION 1: Economic and Community Impact of Black-led Development on the Northside
NEON’s first session in our Community Conversations 3.0 Series featuring Tim Baylor, Devean George, and Houston White was truly an evening to remember. We thank our panel for sharing your voices and insights about your entrepreneurial experiences and development plans for North Minneapolis.
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Thank you to our host, Warren McLean, moderator, Harry Colbert, Jr and Mayor Jacob Frey for a spectacular conversation.
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We extend a very special thank you to our sponsorship partners who made this all possible.
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Check out some of our Panelists below
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Tim Baylor
Devean George
Houston White
Harry Colbert, Jr.