Thursday, Nov 16, 2023, 5:30-7pm. REGISTER HERE In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimentos Jamaican Kitchen, Black Business Networking will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The 2023 networking event will be held Thursday, November 16 from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. This week's featured business leader is Frank Brown, owner of Minuteman Press in Uptown and community advocate for racial, social and economic justice. See additional information below.
Meeting details are:
5:30-6:00 Social & networking time — the rum punch will be flowing!
6:00-6:15 Introductions around the room, including each attendee's business background
6:15-6:45 Featured Black Entrepreneur presents their business story to the group
6:45-7:00 Q &A session and wrap up
6:00-6:15 Introductions around the room, including each attendee's business background
6:15-6:45 Featured Black Entrepreneur presents their business story to the group
6:45-7:00 Q &A session and wrap up
A resident of North Minneapolis, Frank Brown graduated with a BS in Business and Accounting from Central Washington University, and an MBA from Seattle University. For nearly 35 years, Frank worked in large printing companies which often didn't treat workers fairly, leading Frank to purchase his own printing business, Minuteman Press, in Uptown, Minneapolis. Frank has the only minority-owned union shop in Minnesota, and the largest black-owned printing company in the region. Frank supports the community by staying active in organizations that fight for racial, social and economic justice. Frank has served on the Board of TakeAction Minnesota and is a leader in Jewish Community Action, Isaiah, Land Stewardship Project and the Main Street Alliance of Minnesota.