Panel Discussion with Black Business Owners

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Join the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce for a panel discussion with black-owned businesses about doing business in Maplewood. Mayor Frank McGehee will moderate the panel consisting of the following owners:

Roger Stevens: City Workshop Men’s Supply Co
Jimmy Joseph: Apex Home Loans
Oscar Larsen: Freetown Kitchen
Ozzie Hansen: The Urban Cyclery Shop

The discussion will take place on Zoom. You must get a free "ticket" via the Chamber's website in order to get the Zoom link.

Contact Information

executivedirector@maplewoodchamber.org
https://maplewoodchamber.org/event/black-history-month-local-businesses-spotlight/
https://www.facebook.com/MaplewoodChamber

Wed, February 24

8:00 am — 9:00 am

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Roger Stevens: City Workshop Men’s Supply Co
Jimmy Joseph: Apex Home Loans
Oscar Larsen: Freetown Kitchen
Ozzie Hansen: The Urban Cyclery Shop

The discussion will take ...

P.O. Box 423 Maplewood, NJ 07040

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