A collection of small business owners gathered on July 28th for an informative, entertaining and inspiring U.N.I.T.Y. Business Mix and Mingle at the EARS Showplace on Holbrook Rd.in Hamtramck. Jonathan Parker, founder and CEO of U.N.I.T.Y. is hopeful and consistantly busy, connecting business owners and neighborhoods together to increase the economic development of some of Detroit’s most in need areas.
Hosted by Parker and Bobo Lamb, who’s rough comedic style brought out nods and laughter from the audience, the graciousness and riveting story of PR Coach Pam Perry’s story of her climb to the professional status she achieved moved the crowd toward thoughts of how to climb their own ladder of success. Cheers and joy were then shared as the Community Champion Award was then given to Tony Weston and Rasheda Kamaria Williams.
As well as creating fun and healthy competition by giving out prizes to the first people to collect 15 business cards, Parker handed out notes and step by step instructions on how to market and expand their businesses. The efforts, detail, and energy of the room were all clear and positive. It’s clear he cares.
Parker states, “Our name is U.N.I.T.Y and we are trying to increase unity. I think the night went great. We received nothing but positive feedback from everyone who attended. Everyone who was here is looking forward to our next gathering on Tuesday October 27, 2015. We hope to hear from even more businesses who wish to attend.”Some of the businesses and organizations that caught our eyes were Sasha Rainn Candles, Salon Versatile, Denise P. Collections, Lashez4u2nv, My Sista Girl Clothing, Ladies of Vision, Delightful Nickie’s, Legal Sheild, Job Corps, and the Henry Clarke Stroke Foundation.
Upcoming event dates are:
September 12 – Celebrating 10 Years of UNITY, Join at:
October 1 – Applications ready for Adapt A Family Program
October 27 – Business Mix and Mingle
November 14 – 7th Annual Bowling For Dreams Fundraiser
You can also join Jonathan Parker with donations to fill school book bags with supplies. Items the organization is looking for are: Paper, Pens, Folders, Pencils, Notebooks, Crayons, Erasers, Rulers, Scissors, Markers, and Index cards.
Contact them at (313) 989-7876 or www.unitydetroit.org
Written by Cathleen Francois: COO and writer for greeningdetroit.com.
