Furard Tate Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Consultant to minority owned Food and Beverage companies and youth empowerment/entrepreneurship specialist.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Local restaurants are the custodian of our community’s culture. When these restaurants thrive, the neighborhoods and cities prosper and the community's overall culture flourishes. Leading to 2018, a series of events put this idea to the test. From the black tax story at a hotel to the profiling of two young entrepreneurs at a national coffee chain, it became necessary to recreate what was once a haven for communal growth. While the events fueled an already heated discourse, one question was on… Show more Local restaurants are the custodian of our community’s culture. When these restaurants thrive, the neighborhoods and cities prosper and the community's overall culture flourishes. Leading to 2018, a series of events put this idea to the test. From the black tax story at a hotel to the profiling of two young entrepreneurs at a national coffee chain, it became necessary to recreate what was once a haven for communal growth. While the events fueled an already heated discourse, one question was on the mind of Dr. Erinn Tucker, "Where are our black-owned food businesses that cater to the needs of their community?" Black Restaurant Week has proved to be a model that many cities across the country utilized to promote and support black-owned businesses and to keep the black food culture alive. Upon further research Dr. Erinn realized that such a platform is also needed in Washington DC. Once the idea came to her, she reached out to Furard Tate and later Andra Johnson and the DMV Black Restaurant Week (DMVbrw) was born.To us DMVbrw is not just about a week, it’s about impact in the community all year round. Our mission is to use food as a force for good and our motto is culture, education and good food. We advocate for the local black owned restaurant and food service provider, celebrate togetherness, inclusive to businesses who support our mission and increase the prosperity of the local economy. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

For over 22 years, Tate has been the proprietor of Inspire DMV Hospitality and continues to be a sought out Food and Hospitality Consultant. On a daily basis, he works with a team of professionals to help food businesses measure and manage their operations and put them on the path to success. Inspire Food Service manages all of the food for Metropolitan AME ChurchCompleted a Summer job readiness program for the Department of Employment service for over 18 yearsAssisted with… Show more For over 22 years, Tate has been the proprietor of Inspire DMV Hospitality and continues to be a sought out Food and Hospitality Consultant. On a daily basis, he works with a team of professionals to help food businesses measure and manage their operations and put them on the path to success. Inspire Food Service manages all of the food for Metropolitan AME ChurchCompleted a Summer job readiness program for the Department of Employment service for over 18 yearsAssisted with the coordination of south African trip for the students at Duke EllingtonWorked with Washington's notorious transgendered gang - Checkered Youth - documentary presented at Sundance Film Festival - taught them life and entrepreneurship skills and they have a store in SE selling their clothing lineWorked with OICDC and Urban League - teaching entrepreneurship skills to small business ownersAlways bringing in small businesses to Metropolitan AME Church for pop up shops - teaches business owners how to look at the community in a way that gives back to the community while giving back to the community Show less