A Panel held by The South East Michigan Entrepreneurs Association (SEMEA) at the Southfield Public Library on September 13, 2011
Topics Included
-The Need Education in Detroit
-An explanation of Detroit Library Closings
-Advocacy for Government Programs
-Encouragement for Entrepreneurs
-Encouragement for Black Business Patronage and Ownership
Panelists Include
Chris Terry- Co-founder of SEMEA
ZaLonya Allen - Executive Director of SEMEA
Coleman A. Young II - Michigan State Senator
Sylvia Jordan - Business Owner, Member of Faith Based Community and Former President of the Southfield City Council
Shanelle Jackson - State Representative
Nancy Quarles - Oakland County Commissioner
Ken Harris - President/CEO of the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce
Debra Nance - Attorney at Law