Conference Overview This year marks the 10th year of the Business to Business Exchange & Expo. This year’s theme, “Celebrating the Legacy: Embracing Our Future” recognizes that the success of today’s African American business owners rests on the foundation of bold entrepreneurs. Their tenacity, their accomplishments, and their spirit have provided added value to us all. The African American Chamber is proud to recognize their contributions during our largest event of the year, the Business to Business (B2B) Exchange & Expo. To develop wealth in our communities and build sustainable businesses that flourish across generations, we must build a solid foundation, think strategically, and focus on long-term growth. Participants will be exposed to the following: - Gain insight on how to move beyond a “mom and pop” business to a regional, national, or even international business
- Develop strategies for organic and non-organic growth
- Learn how to overcome challenges that hinder growth
- Gain access to services and resources available to build a sustainable business
- Get connected to public and private procurement opportunities
 Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Cathy Hughes
Founder & Chairperson of the Board Radio One Cathy Hughes has been Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Secretary of Radio One since 1980, and was C.E.O. of Radio One from 1980 to 1997. She was one of the founders of Radio One’s predecessor company in 1980. Radio One is the largest African American owned and operated broadcast company in the United States. There are now 53 radio stations in sixteen markets and a cable network,
TV One.
In May of 1999, Cathy Hughes and her son Alfred Liggins (President & CEO) took their company public. Hughes made history again by becoming the first African American woman with a company on the stock exchange. Radio One’s value is currently in excess of $2 Billion. The Washington Post describes Hughes as “the Voice of the Black community.” Her stations now reach more than 18 million black listeners daily.
| Honorary Co-Chairs. The African American Chamber is honored and delighted to pay tribute to Sam Lynch and Janet Reid for their leadership and generosity to the African American Chamber and their dedication to the community.  Honorary Co-Chair: Samuel E. Lynch
Mr. Lynch is one of the co-founders of Global Lead Management Consulting, now known as Global Novations. He has over 30 years of consulting experience focusing on strategic planning and diversity / Inclusion. Mr. Lynch holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Cincinnati. He is a certified trainer in HBDI, Social Styles, DiSC, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Generations, Leadership Development and Preventing Sexual Harassment trainings. Currently he serves on the boards of the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, Bank One, WCETV/NPR and the Community Chest; is Vice President of ScoutREACH for the Boy Scouts of American; Advisor to the Society for the Advancement of Reforming Felons (SARF), and formerly a registered representative of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Honorary Co-Chair: Janet B. Reid, Ph.D.
Dr. Janet B. Reid is a Managing Partner and Director of Global Novations, an international management consulting firm specializing in leadership development, talent management and market expansion. Global Novations was formed by the merger of Global Lead Management Consulting and Novations Group. Dr. Reid’s prior professional experience includes a decade at Procter & Gamble. Dr. Reid earned a B.S. in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Bio Inorganic Chemistry from Howard University. Dr. Reid is a trustee of Catholic Healthcare Partners, Inc.; a member of the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland; Trustee of The Ohio State University; Trustee of Xavier University; a Minority Shareholder of the Cincinnati Reds, a MLB team. She has been named one of the Cincinnati Enquirer's Women of the Year, a YWCA Career Woman of Achievement, and one of Deloitte & Touch’s 100 Wise Women, to name a few. | Purpose of the B2B The B2B is one of the premier capacity building and networking conferences in the region. This full day event is an excellent opportunity for members and other small and medium sized businesses to build capacity and strategies for growth and sustainability. While connecting to one another, as well as with public and private procurement and supplier diversity managers, attendees share product/service offerings, develop stronger business relationships, and initiate deals to increase revenue and growth for small and minority-owned businesses throughout the region. Who Should Attend? Conference attendees include: - Small business start-ups
- Emerging and mature minority-owned business owners
- Corporate Supplier Diversity & Economic Inclusion Managers, Buyers, & Procurement Officers
- Government procurement personnel
- Small business service organizations and resource agencies
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