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For too long there have been few 'blueprints' for young women entrepreneurs - particularly African-American women entrepreneurs--to follow. While women are starting businesses in unprecedented numbers, many African-Americans are first-generation entrepreneurs, and there have been few role models for them to emulate and learn from.



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Kathey Porter

Kathey Porter is a Supplier Diversity Director and consultant for government, higher education and corporate entities. An expert on small business development, supplier diversity and entrepreneurship, She has been an adjunct business instructor for over ten years at several colleges and universities including Virginia Tech - Pamplin, College of Business, Savannah State, University, Savannah College of Art & Design, Strayer University, Columbia College and University of Phoenix. Kathey was previously a marketing executive in the beauty industry, working on multicultural brands for companies including Carson Products, Revlon Professional and Colomer USA. She has owned and operated several small businesses and recently founded BusinessFAB Enterprises (Fearless, Awesome, Boss) , a multiplatform media initiative focused on the development of content, communications, customized networking events and continuing education programs that connect women entrepreneurs to opportunities.



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