“Republican Policy makers, have been the leaders in parental choice in education and as President Nixon stated Black Power is Black Business, said Dr. Pickard.”
Successful CEO’s and Black Enterprise Top 100 executive’s; Dr. William Pickard, Automotive Group, LLC (Mich.); Robert L. Wright, Sentel (Fla.) and Steve Hightower, Hightower Petroleum, LLC (Ohio) opened the summit and provided tips along with business advice on how to survive and run a successful business.
Executives had the opportunity to hear from House Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) and House Republican Conference Chair, Cathy McMorris-Rogers (Wash.) who listened to the concerns of the executives and shared their vision for America.
Congressional leaders such as, Rep. Steve Stivers (Ohio); Rep. Bob Dold (Ill.); Rep. Carlos Cuebelo (Fla); Rep. Jim Bridenstine (Okla.); Rep. Bradley Byrne (Ala.) listened and discussed topics such as, HUB Zones, Community Banks, SBA Lending, HBCU’s, Pell Grants for ex-offenders, innovative workforce development programs and legacy wealth creation.
Governor Pat McCrory’s (N.C.) sent representatives who shared, his progress and spoke about how the Governor, was engaging and providing opportunities in North Carolina’s urban centers from paid internships for HBCU students, connecting prime contractors with qualified black and small business owners.
Ohio’s Gov. John Kasich, via a statement shared his support for Black and Minority owned business. Ohio business owners in attendance commented on how Kasich’ has supported black businesses more than any other Ohio Governor.
Mr. Don King, CEO of King Enterprises via a statement said,” These are very important times for America and I applaud each of you for bringing this summit to the Nation Capitol. I have always believed in America and it’s inclusiveness and it is my hope that out of this summit meaningful legislation is enacted to level the playing field that would allow for Black CEO’s to employ and empower, Only in America can such promise be fulfilled.”
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