2nd annual Black Business and Community event attracts star-studded guests, strong community support – 41NBC News

The 2nd annual Black Business and Community Expo, held on Saturday at the Macon Coliseum, brought together the community to participate in a celebration of entrepreneurship and empowerment. 11 hours ago MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 2nd annual Black Business and Community Expo, held on Saturday at the Macon Coliseum, brought together the community to participate in a celebration of entrepreneurship and empowerment. The event featured several activities, including entertainment, food and opportunities to support local Black-owned businesses. Influential leaders from across Middle Georgia took the stage to hold panel discussions highlighting the importance of community engagement and economic development. Notable figures such as Anita Howard, the first Black District Attorney for the Macon Judicial Circuit, and LaRhonda Patrick, the first Black female Mayor of Warner Robins, were at the event. Mayor Patrick officially declared September 21 as “Black Business and Community Expo” Day in Warner Robins. Alex Habersham, Founder & Publisher of Macon Middle Georgia Black Pages & Founder of the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses, said it’s important to support and improve Black businesses. “Economic development interaction, retail commerce is good for the entire community,” he said. “All of these are good, so if, in fact, we...