Conduct proactive outreach to minority and ethnic chambers of commerce and other business groups to learn about their constituencies, services, and priorities • Inform minority and ethnic chambers of commerce and other business groups the economic development assistance provided by MCEDC and its partners • Initiate meetings and conduct strategic and effective presentations with representatives of local business and community organizations to cultivate partnerships and generate new opportunities for the MCEDC to help grow jobs and the business tax base • Collaborate with local communities by proactively participating in on-site meetings that include a variety of local officials, stakeholders, the general public, and other interested parties • Continuously build and maintain a collaborative relationship with partners and client communities • Research the local community to identify small and minority business and community groups, and identify opportunities for creative partnerships • Create and implement partnership programs and initiatives that build stronger, more aligned collaborations among the MCEDC and partner organizations • Become familiar with the full range of economic development assistance provided by MCEDC and its partner organizations • Identify and develop tools and resources for community partners • Provide technical advice and guidance on economic development programs and initiatives to community organizations, elected officials, citizens, and others to assist with their planning, execution, and implementation of programs and community development needs and initiatives • Through regular ongoing engagement with residents and community leaders, identify community needs and service gaps • Develop community organizing strategies to increase business and resident involvement in economic development activities that address community issues/concern

It has been my pleasure and honor to serve as member of the Board and to the Chamber membership, as President since 2013. Together we were able to expand our membership base, provide sustainable technical assistance and workshops, promote international business and trade, provide consistent networking opportunities and finally establishing a new Chamber office in downtown Kensington near Wheaton, MD. It was a pleasure to collaborate on many initiatives, not only business, but also in civic engagement, education, community outreach, legislative sessions, and advocacy. I hope that many of these measures will continue within the Chamber and that the next leadership of Chamber can strive to take us to the next level of accomplishments.

Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development.