Winning Strategies for Black Women Entrepreneurs #BEsmallbiz

Companies owned by Black female entrepreneurs are among the fastest-growing segment of business startups within the nation. But these firms have faced major challenges in snaring adequate financing and major corporate and government contracts, among other challenges. In this session, we have assembled experts to help these business owners develop strategic plans to increase market share, increase revenue growth, and beat the competition. Speakers: • Natalie Madeira Cofield, Assistant Administrator, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, U.S. Small Business Administration • Alima Hawthorne, Business Acquisition Manager, Mid-Atlantic, Wells Fargo Moderator: • Alisa Gumbs, Executive Managing Editor, BLACK ENTERPRISE