Hosted by the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in partnership with the Talbot County Economic Development Commission, the event awards businesses, projects, and individuals who have made a significant impact in the community in the past year.
This year's event features Johnathan Holifield, author of The Future Economy and Inclusive Competitiveness. A former NFL football player, Holifield is a lawyer and has served as a White House advisor on HBCUs.
The breakfast and awards presentation begins at 8 a.m. at the Tidewater Inn's Gold Ballroom and will be followed by a reception for USDA Rural Development State Director David Baker at The Bullitt House, across the street from the Tidewater Inn.
Tickets for the breakfast are $45 per person. Space is limited and advance purchase is required.
Guests can also participate in a round table discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion led by Mr. Holifield at 11:30 a.m. at the Building African American Minds Athletic Center located at 31 Jowite Street. This portion of the summit is free and open to the public. Please call (410) 770-8000 to RSVP.
The Business Appreciation Summit is presented in part by APG Media of Chesapeake.
Tickets become available March 28th at 12am by clicking here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talbot-county-business-appreciation-summit-tickets-277913856827