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Webinars to Inspire Women Entrepreneurs Offered by OAACC and Working Solutions

Covering topics ranging from wellbeing, self-confidence, and lessons learned, webinars can be attended individually or as part of the series. Attendees will hear from guest speakers, who are experienced professionals committed to health, advocacy, and entrepreneurship.

Published

5 years ago

March 19, 2022

Oakland Post

Top Left, Sandra Varner, Councilmember Treva Reid, Center: Dr. Carole Dorham-Kelly, Ph.D., Top Right: Carolyn “C.J.” Johnson, Cathy D. Adams

The Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Working Solutions CDFI, is hosting a webinar series in honor of Women’s History Month to inspire, encourage, and enlighten women in business.

Called ‘Permission to: Breathe, Believe, Succeed,’ the free webinars will take place on March 23, March 28 and March 30, 2022, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Click HERE https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscOCvqDIoGdB2JHXHZwMe6Ppno0RkFcyI to register for “Permission to Breathe,” Dr. Carole Dorham-Kelly, PhD

Click HERE https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtfuutpzopGtW8pKneas6yciITLqPOIGiC to register for “Permission to Believe” Councilwoman Treva Reid, Oakland-District 7

Click HERE https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcu-rqzMjG9KtbYS9TRCUp_vz1M5sfwL6 to register for “Permission to Succeed” Cathy Adams, President & CEO, OACC, Sandra Varner, Owner, Varner PR Agency, Carolyn Johnson, CEO, Black Cultural Zone

Covering topics ranging from wellbeing, self-confidence, and lessons learned, webinars can be attended individually or as part of the series. Attendees will hear from the following guest speakers, who are experienced professionals committed to health, advocacy, and entrepreneurship:

Cathy Adams, president and CEO of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, is a community organizer, activist, entrepreneur, and founder of CDA Consulting Group, an events management company.
Dr. Carole Dorham-Kelly is a psychologist and President and CEO of Rubicon Programs, a nonprofit organization fighting poverty via workforce and economic mobility programs in the East Bay.
Councilwoman Treva Reid, representing Oakland’s District 7, is an ardent activist, community leader, proponent of social justice, and mayoral candidate for the City of Oakland.
Sandra Varner, CEO and founder of Varner PR & Community Engagement, is an acclaimed and adept professional who designs and implements effective strategies from concept to completion.
Carolyn Johnson is a seasoned real estate broker, advisor in small business management and finance, and CEO of Black Cultural Zone—a collaborative building power, securing land, and directing more dollars to community-driven projects in East Oakland, allowing families and neighborhoods to thrive.
Moderator: Anita Russell, Business Development Officer for Working Solutions CDFI, is an experienced facilitator who is committed to supporting and empowering diverse entrepreneurs.

Working Solutions CDFI, a nonprofit organization, is the First to Believe in start-up and early-stage businesses by providing diverse entrepreneurs with affordable capital, customized business consulting, and community connections to increase economic opportunity in Northern California.

The Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit organization with a mission to advance economic opportunity and strengthen Oakland’s Black business community, providing a number of services for business associates and members including workshops, business development opportunities, and advocacy.

For more information, contact: Cathy Adams, Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (510) 268-1600 | office@oaacc.org