Barāta A. Bey connects financial expertise with a clear economic purpose: expanding opportunity for entrepreneurs and communities too often underserved. As President of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, he brings more than 12 years of banking experience to advancing inclusive economic development.

His work addresses two essential foundations of economic mobility: business ownership and career access. In Washington County, Pennsylvania, Bey designed a small business ecosystem strategy supporting minority, women and veteran entrepreneurs. In Beaver County, he led a workforce development initiative focused on career pathways for minority students.

Previously Director of Community Finance at CNote and Vice President and Community Development Officer at Huntington Bank, Bey advised banking leaders on aligning corporate policy with community needs.

His expertise in lending, access to capital and community engagement informs a practical approach to equitable growth. Through the Chamber, Bey brings that experience to championing Black businesses and strengthening connections between entrepreneurship, financial institutions and regional economic opportunity.