On this episode of First State Insights, Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce leaders Ayanna Khan and Andre Dixon speak with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about current activities and plans for the Chamber. Established in 2020, the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce supports small businesses by helping them connect with larger companies and one another; providing business development training and education; and raising awareness about Delaware’s Black business community. This February 28, 2022 interview covers the founding and growth of the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce, the challenges facing Delaware’s black-owned businesses, and how the Chamber is working to support members and enhance the state’s business environment.
Ayanna Khan is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce, and the founder of Khan Consulting, LLC. Andre Dixon serves as the Chamber’s membership coordinator and is the founder and president of Dixon Development Enterprises, LLC.
Learn more about the work of the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce or connect with the Chamber on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
This episode is presented as part of the Delaware Founders’ Stories series—a collection of conversations with underrepresented and underestimated entrepreneurs focused on documenting entrepreneurial journeys, recounting successes and failures, and reflecting on lessons learned for moving beyond the obstacles along the way.
Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License.
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