Accelerate

The Area Development Partnership September Accelerate will be announcing the Business Case for Racial Equity Taskforce with a panel discussion on how pursuing equity in Education, Health, Employment, and Entrepreneurship can improve individual lives and generate broad economic benefits for Greater Hattiesburg. This discussion will be moderated by Callison Richardson, Community Development Director.

Panelists:
Phyllis Chambers-Berry, Chief Nursing Officer, Forrest General Hospital
Jermaine Brown, Director of College and Career Readiness, Hattiesburg Public Schools
Rebecca Brown, Dean of Workforce and Community Development, Pearl River Community College
Nelson Haskin, Jr., Independent Business Owner, Blu Jazz Cafe', Hattiesburgers and Blues

Thank you to our sponsor for this event, Forrest General Hospital!

ABOUT ACCELERATE
Formerly known as First Friday, Accelerate is designed to connect or members and drive business. This program provides an opportunity to hear updates pertaining to regional and statewide issues affecting the business community.