Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle, recently sat down with Good Day Seattle's Erin Mayovsky to discuss the Black Leadership Conference held at the University of Washington in celebration of National Black Business Month. The event, now in its third year, was founded by Lewis Rudd, co-founder of Ezell's Famous Chicken, and aimed to empower Black entrepreneurs through collaboration and networking.

Gordon expressed her excitement about the conference, highlighting its "Ignite and Inspire" theme and the wealth of resources available to attendees, from workshops to one-on-one mentoring. Mayor Bruce Harrell and other city officials emphasized the importance of access to capital for Black businesses.

The conference offered a variety of resources, including workshops, panel discussions, and one-on-one mentoring sessions. Attendees gained valuable insights into topics such as accessing capital, marketing strategies, and navigating the unique challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs. You can learn more about RUDD'S R.U.B.B. (Raising Up Black Businesses) by visiting www.ruddsrubb.org

See the full segment this Saturday at 10:30 pm on FOX 13 Seattle and catch the replay Sunday on FOX 13 +

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