Join us to kick off African American History

Join us to kick off African American History Month on February 1st with this signature event, that builds upon SBA Administrator Guzman’s historic trip to West Africa in 2023. You will hear from these featured speakers:   
Isabella Castillas Guzman, 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
 
British A. Robinson, Coordinator, Prosper Africa
 
Jessica Davis Ba, U.S. Ambassador in Cote d’Ivoire
 
Alisa S. Joseph, VP, Director of Programs, U.S. Black Chambers Inc., VP at the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. & Director of the Community Navigator Program
 
Elizabeth Backlin, Senior Trade Advisor, Prosper Africa
 
Dr. Georgette Fraser-Moore, President & CEO, Transformation Lead LLC
 
Dr. Thierry Wandji, President & CEO, Cybastion Institute of Technology (Cybastion)
 
Dr. Golden Mohave, DBA, Senior Technical Director – Africa, USAID Africa Trade and Investment 
 
Shona Carter, Gender & Entrepreneurship Officer, US Department of State
 
Paloma Schackert,  Co-founder, Ethical Apparel Africa
 
And more!
 
Whether you are a small business, entrepreneur, or a counselor – you’ll want to listen in. Registration for this historic event is now open – save your seat by clicking here today!
Questions? Contact OIT’s International Trade Hotline via email at international@sba.gov or call 855-722-4877.