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  The 1 st Annual World Class Winter Charity Gala held in 2021 was a huge success. Attended by over 500 guests, the event helped collect generous donations to support women-owned and minority businesses in Tulsa. The event will be back this year on December 17 th . How Women-Owned Businesses Make an Impact on the Economy Women-led small businesses have proved to be a vital force to uplift the economy. By 2022, there are 13 million women-owned businesses across the US. And this number is constantly increasing. These businesses create employment opportunities and offer over 9 million professionals career opportunities. The total revenue generated by women-owned business entities has reached $1.9 trillion which is plausible. However, it’s important to support them and take measures to resolve issues facing businesses led by women. Lack of financial resources, limited partnership options, and glass ceiling, are among the major issues that hinder their growth. GCC Supporting Women-Owne...

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Faces Fire Threats from Tenant  Staff Writer Greenwood Chamber of Commerce has been repeatedly receiving fire threats from disgruntled tenant. This aggressive behavior against the non-profit organization has affected its operations, making it difficult for the administration to support local businesses. Why Fire Watch Was Issued Devin Williams, the owner of DW Speak Easy, recently filed a report against the Chamber. The business owner accused the Chamber of violating building maintenance laws which resulted in his business failure. However, the business failed due to the mismanagement and lack of planning of the business owner and has been sued in court on unpaid agreements. After being sued and losing his case, Williams has been involved in propaganda against the Chamber of Commerce with the help of the former chamber member and friends including a local radio show and local news outlet. Greenwood Chamber of Commerce lost most of its assets in the 192...

Staff Writer Being the 2 nd oldest US chamber of commerce and the first Black chamber in the country, the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce has been helping local businesses for decades. The Chamber has turned 96 years old this year and deserves the support of our community. However, unfortunately, an unfair complaint was filed on August 19, 2022, against the organization in response to tenant-related issues. Now, the Chamber of Commerce and its current administration are under attack. Lies Against OUR Chamber of Commerce The business owner of DW Speak Easy has been spreading false news to tarnish the reputation of the Chamber. There are reports against the business about code violations with the Fire Department and they are now pressurizing the Chamber to pay for THEIR OWN mistakes. The interesting fact is that it’s promoted as a Black-owned business entity and Devin Williams claims to be the owner. But when we checked its business registration on the Oklahoma Secretary of State’...