Bret Townsend

Since 1938, we have been focused on helping DeKalb businesses succeed We are the voice of business – your voice – helping to amplify the needs, challenges, and opportunities for our employers and entrepreneurs. Our mission is to support our business members and the economy of DeKalb County by providing education, advocacy, and connection. Our vision is to be the champion for every business, small and large, in DeKalb County. We are a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization funded through… Show more

Since 1938, we have been focused on helping DeKalb businesses succeed We are the voice of business – your voice – helping to amplify the needs, challenges, and opportunities for our employers and entrepreneurs. Our mission is to support our business members and the economy of DeKalb County by providing education, advocacy, and connection. Our vision is to be the champion for every business, small and large, in DeKalb County. We are a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization funded through membership dues, private investments, sponsorships, and event ticket and publication sales. Show less

The mission of ForbesBLK (bee-el-kay) is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaboration and change. In order to support our community, ForbesBLK shares inspiring content and curates in-person and digitally based networking… Show more

The mission of ForbesBLK (bee-el-kay) is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaboration and change. In order to support our community, ForbesBLK shares inspiring content and curates in-person and digitally based networking opportunities to foster professional development, entrepreneurship, and cultural change. Show less

INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY Learning how to become a successful speaker is the first step towards getting paid to speak. Founded by Brian J. Olds in 2016, Black Speakers Network is a global, membership-based speaker development community. Through speaker training, presentation development, and a host of extraordinary online and in-person networking opportunities, we teach you how to shape your story, find your audience, get paid speaking gigs, and monetize your message. Helping you easily reach… Show more

INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY Learning how to become a successful speaker is the first step towards getting paid to speak. Founded by Brian J. Olds in 2016, Black Speakers Network is a global, membership-based speaker development community. Through speaker training, presentation development, and a host of extraordinary online and in-person networking opportunities, we teach you how to shape your story, find your audience, get paid speaking gigs, and monetize your message. Helping you easily reach the people you are called to serve, faster! With an active network of more than 10,000 Speakers, we’re equipping, connecting, and inspiring the next generation of professional Black speakers like you. It’s time to increase your impact by igniting the audience that you are called to serve. Show less