The best business advice doesn’t always come from a book. Often, it comes from a dap and a conversation between those who have walked the path and those who are clearing new trails.

This is a generational meeting of the minds, bringing together seasoned leaders and modern visionaries to discuss what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain Black business in a region divided by a state line.

PANELISTS:

• Tracey Lewis: President & CEO, EDC of Kansas City
• Emmet Pierson: President & CEO, Community Builders of Kansas City
• Shalaunda Holmes: Housing and Real Estate Development Director, Urban Neighborhood Initiative
• Joseph "Jo Blaq" Macklin: Founder, The DistrKCt

MODERATOR:

• Toriano Porter: Opinion Writer/Editorial Board Member, The Kansas City Star

SCHEDULE:

• 5:00 PM: Reception (Networking across generations)
• 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Moderated Panel & Discussion
• 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Photos with the Panelists