This Event is Co-Hosted by ImpactPHL and Impact for Breakfast
Across the United States, Black and brown businesses possess the great potential for economic success, but they often lack the capital to get there quickly. To address this issue, local ecosystem initiatives are moving to create and connect the infrastructure necessary for capital to move. But these infrastructures are only as valuable as the capital and aligned resources that flow through and into the hands of diverse entrepreneurs and growing businesses. ImpactPHL is calling for investors like you - from angel investors to foundations making PRIs and MRIs - to take action and participate in these types of investment opportunities while also achieving greater racial equity in our region.
Michael Banks, Managing Director of the Employment, Opportunity & Entrepreneurship (EOE) of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, is focused on providing equitable access to both entrepreneur and career opportunities and advancement in the Greater Philadelphia region’s job and labor markets. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies from Pennsylvania University.
Kenyatta James, Business Engagement Manger of Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity (PAGE), is an entrepreneur and community organizer who brings 8 years of Human Centered Design experience to the Economy League. Kenyatta’s primary role, as the Business Engagement Manager, is the development of PAGE Prep, which will be PAGE’s curated boutique consultancy services for Black & brown businesses.
Mike Pearson, Angel Investor and Senior Advisor at Econsult Solutions Inc., specializes in business strategy and operations, advising for-profit and nonprofit C-Suite decision-makers in a diversity of industries. Mike was the founder and CEO of Philadelphia-based Union Packaging, LLC. (UP). He has served on numerous boards throughout his career, including the Philadelphia Foundation, The Philadelphia Zoo, PHMC, and the William Penn Foundation.
Blessy Thomas, Vice President, The Enterprise Center (TEC) & Project Director, MBE Equity Multiplier Project (services operated by TEC), responsibilities include investing, expanding, and managing the portfolio of debt and equity investments, implementing procedures, and advising minority and women-owned enterprises on their strategic and financial options. Blessy earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Marketing from Drexel University.
Who should attend?
High net worth individuals, family offices, endowment/foundation leadership, investment professionals, pension fund trustees, nonprofit leaders, and anyone interested in broadening their investment horizons.