Today we’d like to introduce you to Roosevelt Williams III.
Roosevelt, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
My peers and established YoungBlack&’NBusiness In October 2016 when we have seen a void & disconnect in the San Diego minority business community. At that time there was numerous business and organizations having events on the same day, we even witnessed non-profits and business organizations doing the same work and offering the same services however the two businesses didn’t know of each other and they were reinventing the wheel.
We noticed that our business community was not out-numbered but out organized. Our mission statement is “OUR Network is OUR Networth.”
Young Black & ’N Business (YBNB) is an organization dedicated to serving emerging black entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses in Southern California. Through quarterly mixers and a weekly radio show, YBNB creates positive synergy for individuals to come together and make POWER moves in a POWER House environment.
We are on our 37 YoungBlack&’NBusiness weekly Radio Show & our 2018 Spring POWER NETWORKING MIXER will be held Saturday, June 9th from 10-2PM at the City Heights Community Center Located At 4305 University Ave. San Diego, CA Ste. 640
Has it been a smooth road?
It has been a smooth road thus far. Everything & everyone is EXCITED about the visible waves that are organized has created in a short amount of time. We believe that’s it’s POWER in people and that everyone is an asset. We get a massive support from the older & younger generations because of our positive example of a cohesive network.
However, anything without a challenge is not worth doing and we are up to the challenge of achieving financial freedom and having environmental justice for all.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the YoungBlack&’NBusiness™ story. Tell us more about the business.
Young Black & ’N Business (YBNB) is an organization dedicated to serving emerging black entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses in Southern California. Through quarterly mixers and a weekly radio show, YBNB creates positive synergy for individuals to come together and make POWER moves in a POWER House environment.
This year has been amazing thus far. We were recognized at this years UAAMAC Annual MLK Breakfast was our Chairman of the Board Roosevelt Williams III was honored was awarded the future leader award. In February our Chairman of the Board was recognized & awarded at the KUUMBA festival amongst business community leaders and peers.
In March our Chairman through the first pitch and gave some encouraging words to the parents and athletes at SouthCrest Little League. On April 21ST YoungBlack&’NBusiness held a Fourth Council District Political Debate at the George Stevens Senior Center. Huge Success over 100 constitutes in attendance and the debate was filmed for community review and participation.
The candidates and community appreciated the professional and fair platform. We hosted a debate because we believe business is politics and politics is business. On May 05th YoungBlack&’NBusiness will be participating and co-hosting an event called FIRST FIFTY; where we give public safety information and financial Literacy to black and brown boys. Participates will receive a free tie and business acumen.
On Saturday, June 9th we will be hosting our 2018 Spring POWER NETWORKING MIXER. During that time we will be giving every business in attendance the opportunity to share who they are what they do and how they can be contacted. San Diego Organization Host Mixer to Empower the Black Community
Are you looking to make good on your New Year’s Resolution of making an impact in 2018? Young Black and ‘N Business (YBNB) invites you to kick off the New Year with the Spring P.O.W.E.R. Networking Mixer. On Saturday, June 09th, YBNB will host over 70 black entrepreneurs, local black-owned businesses, and organizations that serve the San Diego community in efforts to share their products, programs, and services…
YBNB founder Roosevelt Williams III stated, “The Spring P.O.W.E.R Networking Mixer will be another positive example of group economics. P.O.W.E.R is an acronym for…..
P-Power Driven
O-Opportunity Chasers
W-Willing to go solo
E- Energetic
R- Relationship Builders
A sense of unification has been built and established at previous mixers and we are excited to build on the momentum. “
Taking place at the City Heights Community Center, this exciting event includes a delicious breakfast catered by local celebrity chef Jay Johnson and owner of Bistro Your Way. Breakfast will be followed up by an interactive game called “Boss Battles” in which CEOs will brainstorm ideas that will also be filmed by Maveriqs Production Co. Every business will also have the opportunity to do a 30-second elevator pitch to the crowd. Don’t forget to bring business cards and your best self. Music provided DJ Kris.
When: Saturday June 09, 2018 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: 4305 University Ave #640 San Diego, CA 92105
Free Parking to gain access to the garage main entrance it is located on 43rd Ave.
Fee: $5.00 Entry Cover
Where do you see your industry going over the next 5-10 years? Any big shifts, changes, trends, etc?In the next 5-10 YoungBlack&’NBusiness would be interesting in purchasing an Executive Commercial Complex were we can host all of our services in one area and begin to establish a community block of Black Owned Businesses.
From Television, Radio, Insurance, Travel Agencies, Barber & Beauty Supply Stores to apparel and everything else in between.
We are interested in purchasing an Executive Commercial Complex to practice vertical integration and group economics.
Contact Info:
- Website: WWW.YBANDNB.COM
- Phone: 619-665-3031
- Email: ybandnb@gmail.com
- Instagram: Sole.Cobbler
- Facebook: YB NB
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