November 2024 Event - Thursday, Nov 21, 5:30-7pm. In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimento Relief Services, Black Business Networking will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. This Month's speaker is Hollies Winston, the historic first Black mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with its 86,000 residents and being the 6th largest city in Minnesota he brings a deep-rooted commitment to community and economic empowerment. This is a unique opportunity to get to know Mayor Winston and hear first-hand the challenges and program successes in governing this ever-evolving city. This 2024 networking event will be held bi-monthly the third Thursday from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. REGISTER TODAYHollies Winston, the historic first Black mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, has a deep-rooted commitment to community and economic empowerment. Born into a family where his grandfather was a sharecropper and his parents were corporate professionals, Winston’s journey reflects a commitment to growth and equity. He graduated from Northwestern University and earned his MBA from the Carlson School of Management, leading to roles in business development and consulting with Fortune 500 companies. He also founded Guaranteed America, supporting small business growth and advancing economic equity for underserved communities. In addition to his mayoral duties, Winston has been honored as a Chief within Nigeria’s Igbo community of 30+ million, a role that underscores his dedication to bridging cultures and communities globally. At home, he shares his journey with his wife and two children, embodying values of service, inclusivity, and integrity as he works to build a safer, more vibrant Brooklyn Park.