President's Desk
President's Desk
Dear GWBCC Members and Partners,
Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Connect, produced in collaboration with our valued media partner, The Washington Informer. This publication is more than a newsletter — it is a platform for alignment, access, and acceleration across the Black business ecosystem in the Greater Washington region and beyond.
As we launch The Connect, we do so with clarity and conviction. We are not simply hosting events — we are building infrastructure. We are not just convening leaders — we are cultivating scale. We are not reacting to opportunity — we are engineering it.
Business is personal. Your growth matters to us. Your challenges matter to us. Your expansion matters to us. And together, our collective growth strengthens this region in measurable and meaningful ways.
I invite you to engage fully this year — join a cohort, attend a trade mission, participate in a policy forum, and lean into the relationships that will define your next level of growth.
Together, we will scale boldly, collaborate intentionally, and ensure that opportunity in 2026 is not simply available — but accessible.
With purpose and partnership,
Aisha Bond, Esq.
President & CEO
Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce
To read more, view the following article: GWBCC & The Connect - Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce
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Introducing The Connect - our newsletter in collaboration with partner The Washington Informer
Simone Ellison