ECONversations Podcast February 2022

In celebration of Black History Month, the New Je…

An episode of the ECONversations: The NJEDA Podcast podcast, hosted by New Jersey Economic Development Authority, titled "ECONversations Podcast February 2022" was published on February 25, 2022 and runs 42 minutes.

February 25, 2022 ·42m · ECONversations: The NJEDA Podcast

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In celebration of Black History Month, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today posted its latest ECONversations podcast. This month’s vibrant conversation centers around topics relevant for Black entrepreneurs and Black business owners, including what it takes for Black entrepreneurs to start a business in New Jersey, hurdles facing minority business enterprises (MBE’s) and steps New Jersey is taking to advance a stronger fairer economy. Hosted by NJEDA’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Michelle Boden, this episode of ECONversations features the following guests: •Terrence Clark - President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the New York New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council •Desmond Hayes – Founder of GeoGreens •Ferlanda Fox Nixon – Franchisee, publisher, and editor of TAPinto Denville and Chief of Policy and Government Affairs for the African American Chamber of Commerce •Valarie Cofield – CEO, Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC)

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In celebration of Black History Month, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today posted its latest ECONversations podcast. This month’s vibrant conversation centers around topics relevant for Black entrepreneurs and Black business owners, including what it takes for Black entrepreneurs to start a business in New Jersey, hurdles facing minority business enterprises (MBE’s) and steps New Jersey is taking to advance a stronger fairer economy. Hosted by NJEDA’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Michelle Boden, this episode of ECONversations features the following guests: •Terrence Clark - President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the New York New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council •Desmond Hayes – Founder of GeoGreens •Ferlanda Fox Nixon – Franchisee, publisher, and editor of TAPinto Denville and Chief of Policy and Government Affairs for the African American Chamber of Commerce •Valarie Cofield – CEO, Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC)

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