n partnership with StartUp Westport and The Westport 10, and in celebration of Black History Month at The Westport Library, join us for this forum on diverse entrepreneurship.

The program begins at 6 pm, followed by a meet-and-greet cocktail reception.

Award-winning NBC news anchor Craig Melvin will moderate the discussion. StartUp Westport’s own Jay Norris will lead the event, along with Kal Amin, Wesly Saintil Arbuthnott, Eric Freeman, Ilka Gregory, Craig Livingston, Adam Moore, Pamela Moss, Paige Parker, Ted Parker, Michele Peterson, and Kitt Shapiro. All are prominent business leaders in Westport. They will share stories of their careers and provide insights into what it takes to launch and run a successful business.

Industries include film/TV, music, real estate, retail, technology, food and beverage, and financial services. The program will begin with a video history of diverse business ownership in Fairfield County. There are some amazing stories to uncover.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/past-present-and-future-opportunities-for-diverse-entrepreneurs-tickets-806685436857