2018 DBC Summit "Courageous Conversations"
June 7, 2018
The Minority Business Council of West Alabama’s fourth annual MBC Summit was held Tuesday, June 5 at the Bryant Conference Center. The event's theme was “Courageous Conversations.”
Carolyn Tubbs is the Director of Education Programs at The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and has been the acting Chamber liaison for this program since its inception.
“MBC is a program of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama that focuses on fostering the growth and competitiveness of minority and women-owned businesses by providing networking and business educational opportunities,” Tubbs said. “The MBC Summit is a great way to offer several of these opportunities at one time, as well as, an opportunity to make a real connection with other businesses, or organizations that can truly help with expanding a business.”
This year’s summit was structured upon issues related to both women and minority-owned businesses and offered a variety of educational and networking opportunities for those who could attend. Presenting sponsors were ARD Logistics-Alabama, LLC., and The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies – Bama At Work.
The lunch keynote speaker was Ms. Chapelle Davis, director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Office of Minority and Women. She also serves as an executive sponsor for the Women Inspiring Success and Empowerment.
Angela Martin of Hunt Refining Company also spoke. Her goal was for those listening to understand that there are certain types of workplace situations that need to be handled with sensitivity and how to make a difference in creating workplace environments comfortable for all employees.
Following Ms. Martin’s segment was Funding by Any Means Necessary which focused on financial advisories and money for businesses to market their products. Speakers pointed out how crucial marketing budgets can be for businesses and how to form relationships with bankers.
Before lunch, Dub Taylor from Dub Taylor Consulting spoke about how to reach Peak Performance Fast and how to capitalize on all resources. He also explained the importance of becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable.