Join Sammi Williams as she discusses her experiences as an entrepreneur in the greater New Haven area. She will also discuss the plethora of resources available for BIPOC entrepreneurs.
While registration is not required, it would allow Sammi and the NHFPL to send you follow-up resources after the program
Bio from New Haven Biz article: https://www.newhavenbiz.com/article/samantha-williams-ms
Samantha (Sammi) Williams is an astute businesswoman and serial entrepreneur, launching several companies: Sam’s Word, 628 Digital Design, Melanated Business Coaching, the Collaboration of Minority Women Professionals and CMWP Foundation.
Her experience includes 20+ years of crafting executive-level content. As a community leader, she remains dedicated to supporting the Black business community, its individuals and its families. A Queens, New York native, Sammi earned her Bachelor’s degree from York College (CUNY), and her Master’s in healthcare administration from UNH.
Learn more at https://www.628digitaldesign.co/
AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-17) | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Ives Squared | Education and Lifelong Learning | Economic Development and Nonprofits | Digital Learning and Technology | Civic and Community Engagement | Careers and Job Skills |
TAGS: | Small Business | Professional Development | Lifelong Learning | Ives Squared | Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneur-in-Residence | Education | Community | Business | Black History Month | Black entrepreneurs | BIPOC |
The Ives Main Library, designed by renowned architect, Cass Gilbert in 1911, is a cornerstone of the historic New Haven Green. The facility is a community treasure and features unique design details, including several WPA-era murals. Ives is open 54 hours a week, Monday-Saturday, and houses major public service departments for children and teens as well as adult reference, a computer tech center and Ives Squared, a newly renovated space for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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