We’re starting new businesses, and jobs, and cultivating prosperous Black business communities.

California SBDC’s Inclusivity Project℠ partners with passionate entrepreneurs and forerunners to build resilient, profitable, companies and shape the next generation of Black entrepreneurs.

Chris Horton, a Career Financial Professional with a demonstrated history of working in business credit & lending, business banking services, commercial real estate acquisitions, business financial planning, credit restoration, and debt consolidation. Former VP of Membership and Sales with San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce. Former President & CEO with Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce. Graduate of the Western Association of Chamber Executives class of 2019. Founder, CEO & President of Silicon Valley Laissez Faire Organization, LLC. pioneering economic and community development. Regional SBDC Lending Manager provides access to capital infusion, tools & resources to support new business starts, job creation/retention, and fair share wages.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities.   This platform can help you grow your business through heightened visibility “on-air” and via YouTube.com and Facebook.com. Co-hosts: Crystal Mitchell, Business Coach | Educator | Entrepreneur | Speaker Gilbert Buchanan, Business Coach, Founder, SmallBizPro Subscribe so you don’t miss our shows: http://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessZone... Get Your Virtual Receptionist at 213-458-5952 Let’s connect: Instagram – @thebusinesszone9665 Twitter – @thebusinesszone LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cymitchell/