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Millionaire Mastermind Academy Awards $30,000 In Grants To Black Small Business Owners In Arizona

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a national nonprofit organization addressing the barriers to economic mobility for systemically underserved minority entrepreneurs, proudly announced that it will award $30,000 in grants to local Black-owned small businesses through Elevate Together® powered by Round It Up America® to accelerate their growth and prosperity. The grants will support IMPACT AZ 2025, Arizona's largest supplier diversity readiness program, designed to close the racial wealth gap for business owners.

"We are thrilled to partner with Elevate Together to offer grants to business owners within the Impact AZ Program, which is working to close the racial wealth gap through supplier diversity readiness technical assistance," said Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder and CEO Dr. Velma Trayham.

Elevate Together® was designed to help accelerate the creation, growth, and prosperity of Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses through education, access, and aid in collaboration with the National Urban League's Entrepreneurship Centers and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. As the founding corporate partner of this nonprofit initiative, The ODP Corporation (parent company to Office Depot, ODP Business Solutions, Veyer, and Varis) proudly pledged an initial investment to help kickstart the program in several major markets to provide eligible small business owners with access to technical assistance programming, mentorship services, professional networks and more.

"We're excited to collaborate with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy to provide cash grants and certified small business mentors to help them elevate their business," said Sharu Goodwyn, Community Investment Manager for The ODP Corporation. "With support from our associates, customers, community partners, and other like-minded businesses, we look forward to fostering additional opportunities for Black- and Hispanic-owned small business owners to innovate, grow, and prosper."

To learn more about Elevate Together®, visit https://elevatetogether.org/.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy:

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to educate and support the growth of minority business owners, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. We have supported over 8,000 women through technical assistance and economic empowerment programs.

For more information, please visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/

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Empowering Women Symposium Set for September 15 in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Discover new opportunities for your business or career growth at the Empowering Women Symposium hosted by the Office of Asian Pacific American Advocates Greater Phoenix Chapter (OCA-GPC) on Friday, September 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Indigenous Cultural Center at Scottsdale Community College.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seeking to enhance your existing business, or a young adult preparing to enter the corporate world, this event is tailored to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women in their professional journeys.

"OCA will host a half-day of enriching sessions, including workshops and panels designed to equip women with the skills and knowledge for long-term success," states OCA-GPA President Astria Wong. "Industry experts and seasoned professionals will share invaluable insights to help women thrive in their chosen path."

In addition to empowering career-focused discussions, the event will address vital mental health concerns specific to AAPI women. The symposium will feature a dedicated panel led by experienced AAPI medical professionals who have been working closely with AAPI youth, tackling the pressing issue of suicide, which has unfortunately been the leading cause of death for ages 10-19 among AAPI women, according to 2018 CDC data.

"Through open discussions on mental health, we aim to empower and create a safe space for AAPI women to share their struggles," states Wong.

The event is sponsored by Scottsdale Community College and the Girl Scouts Arizona-Cactus Pine.

For more information or to purchase early bird tickets for $5 and General admission for $10, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-empowering-women-symposium-tickets-519282175967

About OCA-GPC:

OCA Greater Phoenix Chapter is a 501(c)(3) Asian Pacific American Advocacy non-profit and a member of OCA National. We are dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs), touching tens of thousands of individuals each year through our extensive network of chapters, affiliates, and partners from around the country. The OCA Greater Phoenix Chapter operates here in Arizona by interacting with the local communities, promoting civic engagement, and developing leadership within the youth through educational programs.

Visit us at https://www.ocaphoenix.org/

OCA-GPC "sizzle reel" download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DSB2Cbxs9xTF64LBVG-dFG_KNY_GhgSO/view?usp=drive_link

Social Links:

FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/OCAGreaterPhoenixChapter

TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@oca.gpc

INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ocagpc

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Leading Nonprofit, Millionaire Mastermind Academy, to Host Diversity in Finance Economic Empowerment Fireside Chat, July 17

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- On July 17, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization addressing the barriers to opportunity for underrepresented businesses, will host an economic empowerment "Diversity in Finance" Fireside Chat. The virtual event is part of an ongoing program and is sponsored by Blaylock Van, LLC, the nation's longest-continuously operating Black-owned investment firm.

The economic empowerment program is designed for minority female entrepreneurs and senior-level professionals interested in strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) outreach. Speakers include Eric Standifer, President and CEO of Blaylock Van; Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO and founder of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy and Thinkzilla Consulting; and Trisha Oreta, Senior Vice President, of Blaylock Van. The Diversity in Finance Fireside chat will share innovative best practices, resources, and opportunities for minorities to succeed in the financial services industry.

"Blaylock Van is committed to empowering, educating, and providing opportunities for minority female business owners and professionals, and diversity, equity, and inclusion will always be a core component of our work. Partnering with leading organizations such as the Millionaire Mastermind Academy helps our firm reach more underserved populations and provide critical resources," Standifer said.

In the financial services industries, progress on gender diversity and other DE&I initiatives has been slow, but more organizations are recognizing the value of working with diverse suppliers, building a diverse workforce, and taking steps to improve.

"Diversity is not only good for business, but also the right thing to do, and to achieve true diversity in the financial services industry requires collective action. This is why we serve thousands of underserved and excluded populations annually with resources, tools and technical assistance programs to move forward and create more meaningful opportunities," added Dr. Trayham. "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Blaylock Van, which offers economic impact for diverse women and for the industry as a whole."

Since its inception in 2017, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy has served more than 8,000 individuals and has led successful programs directing more than $100 million in economic activity into underserved communities. Awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships and issued more than $50,000 in seed funding. Thanks to title sponsors including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Truist Bank, American Landmark Apartments, Country Financial, and Blaylock Van, among others.

In addition, Millionaire Mastermind Academy provides engagement models for corporations and government entities interested in strengthening DEI or ESG goals by engaging underserved populations.

To register for the Diversity In Finance event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-in-finance-fire-side-chat-empowering-women-entrepreneurs-registration-661381930157

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy:

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a leading national nonprofit organization that addresses the barriers to economic mobility for minority entrepreneurs who have been systemically and historically underserved and excluded. We aim to remove systemic barriers.

For more information: https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/

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Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO of Thinkzilla, Joins over 2,400 CEOs in Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Thinkzilla Consulting has joined the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. One of more than 2,400 CEOs that have come together for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, Dr. Velma Trayham is committing herself and Thinkzilla to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

By signing on to this commitment, Thinkzilla pledges to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of over 2,400 signatories have already shared more than 1,900 best-known actions, exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating collaborative conversations via the initiative's unified hub, CEOAction.com.

"As someone who works with public and private organizations daily, building programs that support underrepresented communities and increasing capacity in Supplier Diversity for dozens of organizations, I am incredibly proud of the impact our organization has made to advance diverse perspectives and look forward to expanding this mission even further," said Dr. Trayham.

Organizations joining the pledge are taking a step towards effecting positive change. A diverse and inclusive workforce facilitates community but also drives innovation and creativity. A study found that 85 percent of those surveyed reported that diversity is a key component to fostering innovation.

In addIn addition to serving as the CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting Group for the past ten years, Dr. Trayham founded the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a nonprofit organization that provides entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance, for underrepresented minority entrepreneurs. The organization has helped more than 8,000 women.

The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ was formed by CEOs and leaders from Accenture, BCG, Deloitte US, The Executive Leadership Council, EY, General Atlantic, KPMG, New York Life, Procter & Gamble and PwC. The coalition represents over 21 million employees globally from companies of various sizes and industries.

About CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™

CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Bringing together over 2,400 CEOs of America's leading organizations, the commitment outlines actions that participating companies pledge to take to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected, employees feel comfortable and encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion, and where best known-and unsuccessful-actions can be shared across organizations.

Learn more at https://www.ceoaction.com/ and connect with us on Twitter: @CEOAction.

About Thinkzilla Consulting Group

Thinkzilla Consulting Group is the fastest-growing DE&I Consulting and program management firm with offices in Houston, Miami, Atlanta, and Scottsdale, AZ specializing in Supplier Diversity Infrastructure, Brand Development, Community engagement & minority business development. Making brands more relevant, Thinkzilla builds meaningful connections between brands and consumers. More information or to schedule a consultation: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

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Soul Carrier Releases Limited Football Leather Handbag Collection at Phoenix Luxury Resorts

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- As Phoenix hotels and resorts prepare for the influx of guests attending the Professional Football Championship Game in February, fashion-conscious visitors who love football are sure to get excited about Soul Carrier's new football leather handbag collection.

A clutch and purse, made from the same leather that's used in manufacturing official footballs, will make a fashion statement at the big game or watching party.

Jennifer Paige Boonlorn, founder and lead designer, Soul Carrier, says that she loves to find unique materials and then figure out ways to fashion them into handbags that age gracefully with use. She also enjoys staying on top of current events and trends.

So, when Boonlorn, a Parsons School of Design graduate, learned that Phoenix was going to host the big game, she got busy. She wanted to create something super special for Soul Carrier's local retail partners in the Phoenix area.

"Arizona Biltmore has a long-standing commitment to supporting our local businesses, and a big part of that is curating our 'Only at Biltmore' shop to include high-quality, unique and locally-sourced brands - like Soul Carrier," Madison LaBerge, Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, says. "We can't wait to offer our guests something special to take home in memory of such a monumental event like this year's big game."

The early stages of Boonlorn's research about leather footballs led her to The Tannery Row, a leather outfitter in Chicago that distributes Horween leather, the official leather used in manufacturing professional footballs.

"I love seeing Horween Football Leather being used in new and unique ways and these Soul Carrier handbags are a perfect example of just that," Kyle Gerber of The Tannery Row, shares.

So, with the release of these fun and luxurious, football-themed handbags, football fashionistas can sport a bag that not only gives a nod to their favorite sport, but keeps them looking super sharp and stylish too.

A zip code locator for retail boutiques that feature Soul Carrier products is available at: https://soulcarrier.com/boutiques.

About Soul Carrier:

Founded in 2009, Soul Carrier is a luxury travel accessories brand based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jennifer Paige Boonlorn is the founder and lead designer behind the brand. Her products are featured at prestigious resort boutiques including Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, Fairmont and the Beverly Hills Hotel.

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Soul Carrier: https://soulcarrier.com/

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Economic Empowerment Event Teaches Minority Women Business Owners How to Scale using social media

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Helping minority women entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level, powerhouses Dr. Velma Trayham, founder of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization that has mentored more than 8,000 women, and Santia Deck, the founder of TRONUS, the first sneaker company owned by a woman athlete, are coming together for a particular online event on using social media for good. The free event, Building a Brand through Social Media, takes place online on November 21 at 2 p.m. EST, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

Geared towards underserved and underrepresented aspiring and established women entrepreneurs, "Building a Brand through Social Media" will share the essential steps entrepreneurs need to take to establish and expand their brands through various platforms while employing self-love. Truist Bank sponsors this program to inspire and build better lives and communities through economic empowerment.

Santia Deck of TRONUS is a history-making professional female football player and social media influencer. She recently made history by being offered the highest-paid contract in women's football history. In addition, Deck is a published author, fitness model, TV personality and host, social media consultant, and public speaker.

"Black women have notoriously been underrepresented in many ways, but things are finally changing and I'm excited to see us rise up and show the world our value and why we are the creators and trendsetters of almost EVERYTHING," Deck said.

Dr. Velma Trayham is a 2022 recipient of President Biden's Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Trayham is a dynamic personality and business leader in professional circles for Fortune 500 companies, small business owners, startup entrepreneurs, and community leaders from all walks of life. Her mission is to end poverty through entrepreneurship. To date, Dr. Trayham has mentored thousands of business owners across the country and has built community engagement programs supporting supplier diversity professionals seeking to engage diverse business owners.

"Women's empowerment is not only equal consideration; it is necessary for sustainable economic and social development," said Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder Dr. Velma Trayham. "Economic Empowerment is a powerful tool against Poverty, which is why Millionaire Mastermind Academy was created to end Poverty through empowered entrepreneurship.

Registration is now open at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a-brand-through-social-media-tickets-407552489467

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy services underserved Arizona, Georgia, Florida, and Texas business communities. The organization houses several impactful programs, including statewide Entrepreneur and Real Estate Accelerator Programs to help more minority women succeed in business.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy:

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. Additionally, we address the barriers to economic mobility for women who have been systemically and historically underserved and excluded.

For more information, visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

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Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle® Partners with PatientNow

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle® and PatientNow announced today that they have entered into a partnership that integrates the two companies' innovative technologies, to improve efficiencies and elevate patient care for providers offering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

This collaboration offers medical providers a powerful and seamless integration of capabilities for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy practices.

This partnership brings together PatientNow's robust functional EHR with the advanced and powerful Dosaggio™ hormone dosing tool, enabling medical providers to expand their functional medicine practices into the bioidentical hormone therapy arena.

PatientNow is a functional, full-service EHR that offers customized and integrated scheduling, charting, billing, reporting, prescription management, and treatment plan solutions for medical practices. The PatientNow EHR offers flexibility for each provider's needs - all with fair pricing.

The Dosaggio™ bioidentical hormone pellet therapy dosing application allows medical providers to optimize their patient's hormone health through precise, individualized hormone dosing. Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle® offers providers a proprietary online hormone dosing calculator that uses the patient's unique health data to calculate a precise, individualized BHRT dose. Dosaggio™ combines a powerful algorithm with on-screen clinical guidance that enables medical providers to approach each patient's hormone health care in an individualized manner.

The integration of these two platforms allows medical providers to pull patient data such as lab work, demographics, past hormone therapy notes, and other documentation from their PatientNow EHR into the Dosaggio™ dosing application. This eliminates the need for double documentation and helps seamlessly maintain continuity of care for BHRT patients.

"The Dosaggio and PatientNow integration will help providers bring quality care to their patients who suffer from hormonal imbalance," stated CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle®. "It is our mission to help providers bring individualized care to more patients, to help them age gracefully."

Practices that are currently using PatientNow's EHR can conveniently set up their Dosaggio™ account by visiting the integrations page within their account. Medical providers who are interested in learning more about this exciting integration may visit: https://sottopelle.health.

Related link: https://www.sottopelletherapy.com/

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Desert Chic: Scottsdale-Based Luxury Accessories Brand Launches Arizona-Inspired Variation of Best-Selling Clutch Handbag

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- For travelers and locals alike looking to always be reminded of the heart, soul and grandeur for which Arizona is known, Soul Carrier, a Scottsdale-based luxury accessories brand, announced today the launch of a chic new variation of the best-selling clutch handbag paying homage to The Grand Canyon State and the more than 30-million guests annually who seek rest, relaxation and rejuvenation within its buzzing resort community.

Available at some of Arizona's most prestigious resort boutiques including The Phoenician, JW Marriott Camelback Inn and the historic Arizona Biltmore Waldorf Astoria, Soul Carrier was founded by Jennifer Paige Boonlorn, a first generation Thai American, with the intent of helping women confidently transport the things that are important to them while catering to a luxury resort clientele.

While Jennifer chose to focus this new line on her home state, Soul Carrier handbags can be found nationally from the Beverly Hills Hotel to the new Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C.

As versatile as it is functional, this unique handbag works as a clutch, or when dropped into a larger carrier can organize smaller items. Complete with a debossed message on the inner leather pocket that reads, "I Found Myself in Arizona," this version of the clutch also features a few new enhancements including a velvet liner, a side leather tassel, and gold hardware to allow the bag to double as a crossbody with the addition of a strap. This style is offered in a variety of options including full grain leather and hair on natural cowhide, with additional specialty leather releases planned in the coming months.

"Arizona is such a metaphor for space and how you want to respond to life, from the grandiosity of our mountain ranges and the sunny skies that go on for miles to the rambling desert that extends out of Phoenix in every direction. The wild-west ethos provides a can-do-get-up-and-go-entrepreneurial spirit, which is what these variations are inspired by," said Jennifer. "Since the bags are sold at Arizona resorts, we're looking at this line as a way to create lasting connections with tourists and the many locals who long for nearby staycations, in hopes of contributing to their evangelism and return visits."

An Arizona State University graduate, Jennifer found solace in travel and connecting with others seeking peace after a tragic accident in which she lost both of her parents. Following her father's footsteps as a designer, she founded Soul Carrier in 2009.

No stranger to the fashion world, Jennifer lived and worked in New York City, obtaining valuable experience in fashion and visual merchandising with designers such as Oscar de la Renta and brands including American Eagle Outfitters. At Conde Nast, she focused on Women's Wear Daily Accessories, procuring items and coordinating photo shoots for women's accessory guides and feature articles.

"I remember subway rides where I daydreamed of cacti, intense sunshine, and the intangible vibe of the desert community. I never stopped longing for the nourishment that came via living in Arizona. The warm heat of the southwest was ingrained in my being, and that fever never fully broke during my time back east," said Jennifer. "Yet, through all the glamor of Fashion Week, all the sparkling lights that make up the Big Apple, all the golden opportunities, my soul longed for the dry-dusty desert, and I hope with this new line, the essence of Arizona can be taken and experienced just about everywhere."

For more information about Soul Carrier or to learn more about which resorts will carry the new line, visit https://soulcarrier.com/.

Be sure to follow @SoulCarrier on Instagram for the latest product launches and announcements.

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Dosaggio by SottoPelle Partners with Cerbo

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle® and Cerbo announced today that they have entered into a partnership that integrates the two companies' innovative technologies, to improve efficiencies and elevate patient care for providers offering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

Dosaggio™, the original, multi-patented hormone therapy dosing platform for physicians, announces its exciting new partnership with Cerbo electronic health records (EMR). This collaboration offers medical providers a powerful and seamless integration of capabilities for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy practices.

This partnership brings together Cerbo's robust functional EHR with the advanced and powerful Dosaggio™ hormone dosing tool, enabling medical providers to expand their functional medicine practices into the bioidentical hormone therapy arena.

Cerbo is a functional, full-service EHR that offers customized and integrated scheduling, charting, billing, reporting, prescription management, and treatment plan solutions for medical practices. The Cerbo EHR offers flexibility for each provider's needs - all with fair pricing.

The Dosaggio™ bioidentical hormone pellet therapy dosing application allows medical providers to optimize their patient's hormone health through precise, individualized hormone dosing. Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle® offers providers a proprietary online hormone dosing calculator that uses the patient's unique health data to calculate a precise, individualized BHRT dose. Dosaggio™ combines a powerful algorithm with on-screen clinical guidance that enables medical providers to approach each patient's hormone health care in an individualized manner.

The integration of these two platforms allows medical providers to pull patient data such as lab work, demographics, past hormone therapy notes, and other documentation from their Cerbo EHR into the Dosaggio™ dosing application. This eliminates the need for double documentation and helps seamlessly maintain continuity of care for BHRT patients.

"The Dosaggio and Cerbo integration will help providers bring quality care to their patients who suffer from hormonal imbalance," stated CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle®. "It is our mission to help providers bring individualized care to more patients, to help them age gracefully."

Practices that are currently using Cerbo's EHR can conveniently set up their Dosaggio™ account by visiting the integrations page within their account.

Medical providers who are interested in learning more about this exciting integration may visit: https://sottopelle.health.

Learn more about SottoPelle® Therapy at: https://www.sottopelletherapy.com/.

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United Diversity Business Summit Provides Full Day of Discussion on Key Issues Relating to Diversity, Inclusion

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The second-annual United Diversity Business Summit last week brought together hundreds of local business and community leaders for insightful and important discussion of issues related to diversity and inclusion, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

More than two dozen speakers provided their thoughts on key issues in both panel discussions and individual presentations that included "Overcoming Barriers to Entry & Promoting Statewide Economic Growth," "Moving from Transactional to Transformational," "Increasing Visibility in Underrepresented Demographics" and "Diversity in Progress: Strides Made to Date and Work Moving Forward," to name just a few.

Keynote sessions were complemented by breakout sessions on two tracks, one for corporate and one for entrepreneurs, providing even more information for the attendees.

"We are so pleased with the important dialogue that was created as part of this year's United Diversity Business Summit," said Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO of ThinkZilla Consulting Group, which produced the summit in partnership with the City of Scottsdale. "We are grateful to everyone who attended the event, the many great speakers and panelists we had and all of the sponsors and community partners that made the event happen."

The 2022 United Diversity Business Summit was held on September 14 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Center with the theme of "Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem through Diversity, Community and Innovation." It was free for attendees.

Taniqua Broughton, Executive Director of the State of Black Arizona, said the conference was an important event for discussion of diversity particularly considering the findings of the organization's 2022 study.

Broughton said it's not about helping one group at the expense of others, "But we must continue our fight to make intentional, target[ed] investments of political, social and business capital to aid in our priorities of building a better ecosystem for Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. It is a matter of good business, which creates a greater opportunity for all Arizonans."

A link to view the entire programming can be found on the City of Scottsdale, YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkuaheoOhjU

The event's sponsors included Fry's Food Stores, Salt River Project, Blaylock Van, Country Financial, Arizona Commerce Authority, and the Arizona State University Office of Economic Development. Community Partners included the Black Chamber of Arizona, Base Arizona, Maricopa Community Colleges, Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals, and Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona.

The United Diversity Business Summit offers corporations and governmental entities the opportunity to reach hundreds of business owners during the event and through pre-and post-event marketing. Planning for the 2023 conference is now underway, with details to be shared at www.UnitedDiversityBusinessSummit.com.

About Thinkzilla Consulting Group:

ThinkZILLA is one of the country's fastest-growing DE&I Consulting, digital engagement, and program management firms. Making brands more relevant, ThinkZILLA builds meaningful connections between brands and consumers. For more information on ThinkZILLA or to schedule a consultation, please visit https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/.

About the City of Scottsdale:

Scottsdale is one of the state's leading job centers, with a diverse economy built on medical research, high-tech innovation, tourism, and corporate headquarters. Scottsdale is home to nearly 18,000 businesses supplying over 150,000 jobs. The high-tech innovation center SkySong, located just a few miles from Downtown, is designed to help companies grow through a unique partnership with nearby Arizona State University. For more information, visit https://www.choosescottsdale.com/.

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