We encourage our members to participate and be active in their membership. Let your voice be heard, your opinion matter and share your ideas to build a better future for our region.
Minority Economic Development Business Needs Assessment
Interested in the programs and support that we offer?
Let's us know what your business needs are by completing this assessment.
To complete this assessment, click here.
Minority Economic Development Business Needs Assessment
Interested in the programs and support that we offer?
Let's us know what your business needs are by completing this assessment.
To complete this assessment, click here.
Minority Economic Development Committee
Kimberly is the Program Director for the Down East Partnership for Children.
She can be reached at: khickerson@depc.org
Kimberly Hickerson - Committee Chair
The Minority Economic Development Committee (M.E.D.C.) provides economic empowerment and leverage resources to serve the minority business community. We create alliances with strategic partners that provide access for minority businesses to have financial sustainability and to build foundational structures, while advocating for economic pathways to promote a better quality of life.
"2023 promises to be a year of collaboration and partnership. The M.E.D.C. is looking forward to introducing ourselves, providing educational opportunities and sharing resources with the many amazing minority business owners in the greater Rocky Mount Area. We want to know who you are, what you need to be successful and how the M.E.D.C. can be of service to you. Exciting days are ahead!"
-Kimberly Hickerson, Committee Chair
The Minority Economic Development Committee (M.E.D.C.) provides economic empowerment and leverage resources to serve the minority business community. We create alliances with strategic partners that provide access for minority businesses to have financial sustainability and to build foundational structures, while advocating for economic pathways to promote a better quality of life.
"2023 promises to be a year of collaboration and partnership. The M.E.D.C. is looking forward to introducing ourselves, providing educational opportunities and sharing resources with the many amazing minority business owners in the greater Rocky Mount Area. We want to know who you are, what you need to be successful and how the M.E.D.C. can be of service to you. Exciting days are ahead!"
-Kimberly Hickerson, Committee Chair
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Join in the Inaugural Celebration
ON THE LAWN Experience a day of connection, networking, education, and pure fun during Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. Music - Food Trucks - Games - Vendors FREE for the whole family. In conjunction with the Minority / Women Business Enterprise and the City of Rocky Mount Call the Chamber with any questions at 252-446-0323 |
2023 -2024 Minority Economic Development Committee Members
Pictured from L - R
Front Row:
Laura Brown Evans, Antoinette Goodwyn, Patrick Ignacio, Yalem Kiros, Stacy Andrews, Dr. Haywood Parker, David Farris,
Back Row:
Kirby Slade, Kimberly Hickerson, Morgan Courtney, Tierra Norwood, Caneisha Berry, Derrick Armstead
Not Pictured: Evan Covington Chaves, Antonio Mitchell, Moe Deloach, Dr. Angie Arrington, DSL, Evy Hart, Jacquelyn Lewis
Front Row:
Laura Brown Evans, Antoinette Goodwyn, Patrick Ignacio, Yalem Kiros, Stacy Andrews, Dr. Haywood Parker, David Farris,
Back Row:
Kirby Slade, Kimberly Hickerson, Morgan Courtney, Tierra Norwood, Caneisha Berry, Derrick Armstead
Not Pictured: Evan Covington Chaves, Antonio Mitchell, Moe Deloach, Dr. Angie Arrington, DSL, Evy Hart, Jacquelyn Lewis
Kimberly Hickerson, Program Director, Down East Partnership for Children. khickerson@depc.org
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Patrick Ignacio, President/Pharmacy Manager, Ward Specialty Pharmacy
patrick@warddrug.com
Morgan Courtney, Organizational Transformation Coach, Cummins
elizabeth.courtney@cummins.com
Kirby Slade, Community Development Director, UNC Nash Health
Derrick Armstead, Director, Small Business Center @ NCC
dlarmstead575@nashcc.edu
Jacquelyn Lewis, Regional Director/Community Affairs, CloudWyze
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Dr. Haywood Parker, Pastor, Truth Tabernacle Ministries
hlp@truth-tab.org
Yalem Kiros, Owner, Prime Smokehouse, NABS
yalemk9@gmail.com
Caneisha Berry, Owner, Berry Thoughtful Life
cberry@berrythoughtfullife.com
Stacy Andrews, Owner, CDJ Graphics
sandrews@cdjgraphics.org
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Antoinette Goodwyn, MWBE Coordinator, City of Rocky Mount
antionette.goodwyn@rockymountnc.gov
Tierra Norwood, Chief Innovator, Ajon's Professional Solutions,
tierra@ajonsprofessionalsolutions.com
Laura Brown Evans, Director, Small Business Center @ ECC
evanslb@edgecombe.edu
Evan Covington Chavez, Manager, Real Estate Development, Rocky Mount Mills
evan@rockymountmills.com
David Farris, President/CEO, RMACC
dfarris@rockymountchamber.org
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M.E.D.C. in ActionThe Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce's M.E.D.C. (Minority Economic Development Committee) sponsored a $250.00 second place prize for the winner of the Better Business Bootcamp offered by Living Better Life which is owned by Bridget Phifer.
Pamela Bynum is pictured in the attached photo and is the second-place winner. She is the owner of MytCreative, Mentoring Youth, Thriving in Technology. She seeks to use technology to bridge the gap between the youth in our community and the business owners around them. Kimberly Hickerson is the Committee Chair |
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We provide economic empowerment and leverage resources to serve the minority business community.
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We assist minority businesses with access to resources that help them have financial sustainability, a strong foundational structure and access to economic pathways.
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Contact our Chamber directly if you would like more information on programming for this committee.
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Minority Owned Business Listing Request
To submit your contact information click here. Once your information has been received, you will be notified that it has been placed on our Minority Owned Businesses Directory. If you should have any questions, please contact David Farris at dfarris@rockymountchamber.org.
To submit your contact information click here. Once your information has been received, you will be notified that it has been placed on our Minority Owned Businesses Directory. If you should have any questions, please contact David Farris at dfarris@rockymountchamber.org.
