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Austin Black Business Journal Announce the TOP 40 Professionals & Entrepreneurs

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austin black business journal top 40 professionals & entrepreneurs

Congratulations to the 2024 Honorees on being named Austin Black Business Journal’s 
2024 – Top 40 Professionals & Entrepreneurs. 
 
True to our mission to amplify African American voices on a grand scale, we’re excited to announce that, following an extensive review of over 250 nominations, we’ve curated a list of the TOP 40 Honorees.
Each professional and entrepreneur’s inclusion is a testament to the exceptionalism they consistently display in their professional endeavors, as well as the resounding support from our Black Austin community for their impactful outreach initiatives.
Our goal is to lead the way –  by fostering a truly inclusive community in Austin AND spotlighting narratives that reflect our experiences, voices, and contributions.    
Join us in celebrating these incredible Black Austin Honorees:
Event: Achievements in Black Austin – A Juneteenth Jubilee
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2022
Location: Community Impact Center, 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin, Texas 78759
Time: 6PM
Attire: Semi-Formal/Cocktail/After-five

CONGRATULATIONS! 

TOP 40 PROFESSIONALS & ENTREPRENEURS

Patricia Bedford – Suga’s Cakery
Gigi Edwards Bryant – Write To Me Foundation Incorporated
Dinita Caldwell – Austin ISD
Joi Chevalier – The Cooks Nook
Ryan Coaxum – Guaranty Bank & Trust
Delbert Crawford – Changing Lanes CDL School
E. Nicole Cummings-Lewis, Ed.D – United Way of Greater Austin
Aaron Demerson – Texas Economic Development Corporation
Dr. Chinwe Efuribe – Austin Black Physicians Association
Phyllis Everette – Saffron Trust Women Foundation
Demetria George Caston – Impact Austin
Darwin Hamilton – Social Justice Advocate
Natasha Harper-Madison – City Council Member, District 1
Christopher Herring – Global Chamber
Gilbert Hicks – Austin ISD
Kedrick Jeffries – BBBS Central Texas
Brian Joseph – Bydeeman Art
Daphne McDole – Huston-Tillotson University
Brandon Middleton-Pratt – Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati
Stephanie Murphy – United Health Group
Chika Nwobi – Decagon
Gloria Oppong – Cleanster
George Ploss – Oracle Netsuite
Edwin Pope – DigitalGenetix
Cheryl Powell – Carlson Law Firm
Montye Purify –  BMW South Austin
Slynovia Holt-Rabb – City of Austin
Sarah Romanko – Romanko Venture Group
Isaac Rowe – Man in Me
Llyas Salahud-Din – Texas Empowerment Academy
Chantel Seymore – SunPower Corp
Maria Spence-Brown – Hearts2Heal
Sacred Thomas – Digital Creator
Peri Travillion – Austin Spurs
Jala Washington – KXAN Anchor/Reporter
Roosevelt Weeks – Austin Public Library
Tyrone Welch – Visa
Nakeenya Wilson – Black Mamas Village
Andria Whalon – Comerica
Brian Walters – BW & Associates.

For information on Tickets & Sponsorship please contact us at achievementsinblack@gmail.com

Let’s come together to celebrate Juneteenth and champion this crucial cause. To donate, text BLACKAUSTINJUBILEE to 707070 or visit https://www.pledge.to/achievements-in-black-austin-juneteenth-jubilee.

*Honorees please check your spam folder if you have not received an intro email or email us your correct contact.
Tags: Aaron Demerson Andria Whalon Brandon Middleton-Pratt Brian Joseph Brian Walters Bryant Chantel Seymore Cheryl Powell Chika Nwobi Christopher Herring Congratulations to the 2024 Honorees on being named Austin Black Business Journal's  2024 - Top 40 Professionals & Entrepreneurs. Daphne Mcdole Darwin Hamilton Delbert Crawford Demetria George Caston Dinita Caldwell Dr. Chinwe Efuribe E. Nicole Cummings-Lewis Ed.D Edwin Pope George Ploss Gigi Edwards Gilbert Hicks Gloria Oppong Isaac Rowe Jala Washington Joi Chevalier Kedrick Jeffries Llyas Salahud-Din Maria Spence-Brown Montye Purify Nakeenya Wilson natasha harper madison Patricia Bedford Perri Travillion Phyllis Everette Roosevelt Weeks ryan coaxum Sacred Thomas Sarah Romanko Slynovia Holt-Rabb Stephanie Murphy Tyrone Welch

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