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Saturday April 12, 2025 10:00am - 5:30pm EDT
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President, A.L. Consulting Group and Alacriti
Abner Larrieux is a seasoned professional with 20 extensive years in Government Contracting, Economic Development and Regulatory Compliance. He has designed, implement and monitored MWBE & DBE compliance and Labor on New York State, mega Construction and Infrastructure programs. In...
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Co-Founder & President/CEO, UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce
Anthony Gaddy co-founded the UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce in 2018, following a career in media and publishing. He studied economics at the University of Chicago before transferring to the University of Southern California to focus on business, specifically media and...
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Founder & CEO, Bridge Builder Corp
Barry John is a seasoned systems engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of Bridge Builder Corp, a firm driving innovation in security technology, workforce development, and construction solutions. With 17 years of aerospace and defense experience, he has led multimillion-dollar projects...
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CEO, The Albany Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Hailing from Albany, NY, Deshanna C. Wiggins takes pride in her roots as an alumna of the Albany City School District and Clark Atlanta University. Fueled by a deep-seated passion for service, Deshanna is dedicated to making a positive impact on lives and championing equity, diversity...
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President & CEO, Third Eye Network, LLC
Dr. Campbell is the founding President and CEO of Third Eye Network, LLC, a multicultural marketing and management strategy consortium serving a diverse national multi-sector clientele. With 22 years of combined experience in small business, higher education, nonprofit, and government...
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Executive Director, Upstate Minority Economic Alliance
Executive Vice President, NYS Division of Minority & Women’s Business Development
Jason M. Clark, Esq. is the Executive Vice President of the Division of Minority & Women’s Business Development. Prior to joining the Empire State Development, Jason served as Executive Director at Tech:NYC, where he focused on reducing the digital divide and building a tech ecosystem...
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Supplier Diversity Manager, County of Monroe
Matthew Burrell has been Manager of Monroe County’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program since its inception in 2021. In this role he is responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of County’s M/WBE Certification and Utilization Programs. Prior...
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CEO, Diversify NY LLC
Rickey Brown is the CEO and founder of Diversify NY, a New York State certified MBE and technical assistance provider. Diversify New York provides small business development and guidance to newly formed entities.
CEO, CPS Recruitment
Susan Crossett is the owner and CEO of CPS Recruitment, a company she purchased in January 2020. CPS Recruitment delivers customized recruiting solutions and staffing services to businesses on the East Coast. Before acquiring CPS Recruitment, Susan held various roles in the energy...
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President, MWBE Constructors, Inc.
Talia Johnson-Huff is the President and CEO of MWBE Constructors, Inc. with over 15 years of experience empowering minority and women-owned businesses through construction management, certification guidance, and community development. Under her leadership, MWBE Constructors has become...
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