SBA, rapper host call for Southeastern entrepreneurs

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U.S. Small Business Administration Regional Administrator Ashley Bell and Tip “T.I.” Harris, a rapper and entrepreneur, will host a conference call for minority business owners dubbed 100,000 Strong to spotlight small-business resources at 6 p.m. today.

The live-streamed call also is intended to spark conversation on job protection and economic growth with Stephen Gilchrist, chair of the S.C. African American Chamber of Commerce. Gilchrist represents the state on 100,000 Strong’s host committee composed of elected and community leaders, according to a news release.

The call can be accessed via the SBA’s Vekeo site or by calling 833-380-0652.

Other speakers on the call include:

• John Hope Bryant, founder and CEO of Operation HOPE
• Bishop Kevin Adams, senior pastor of Olivet Baptist Church
• Labriah Lee Holt, founder of Sweetroots of Atlanta
• John Lewis, executive vice president, The Harbor Bank of Maryland
• Dhani Jones, special consultant to LCA Bank Corp.
• Keita Joy, CEO of Success Uncensored Coaching
• Brandon Comer, founder of Comer Capital
• Corey Holeman, chairman of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce
• Kareem Lanier, co-founder of Urban Revitalization Coalition
• Paul Wilson, area director of Georgia State University’s Small Business Development Center
• Eddie George, retired National Football League player and entrepreneur