WASHINGTON DC– July 24, 2023 – Ron Busby Sr., President and CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), today announced that on Friday, July 21, the White House Office of Public Engagement and National Economic Council hosted the USBC, its Board of Directors, and over 80 Black chamber leaders across the nation for a White House briefing where they received a surprise visit from President Biden and Senior Administration Officials (see white house readout here.)
The timely briefing and encouraging words from President Biden culminated USBC’s annual National Conference held in Washington D.C. from July 19 – 21.
Ron Busby, Sr. said “We are delighted that President Biden and his team continue to use the USBC as a resource to help shape policy, provide feedback and solutions to continue improving and leveling the playing field for Black and historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and business owners across the country. USBC’s long-standing relationship with the White House and the Biden-Harris administration is a testament to the improvements and strides that can be made when we work collectively to expand opportunity and champion policies that create economic prosperity for all.”
USBC Board members in attendance included:
• Ron Busby Sr., President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
• Charles O’Neal, Board Chair, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., President of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
• Antwanye Ford, Vice Chair, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., CEO Enlightened, Inc.
• Bridgett Gagne, Managing Partner, Gagné Associates
• Kelisha Garrett, Vice-President, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation
• Aimee Griffin, Legal Counsel, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., Principal, Life & Legacy Counselors
• DuJuan McCoy, Owner, President & CEO, Circle City Broadcasting
• Hon. Steven C. Roberts Sr, President & Founder, Roberts Broadcasting Company
• James Winston, President, National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB)
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