2021 Empowerment Conference and Business Expo
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Rock Hill Housing Authority's Executive Director and ROSS Program Coordinator pictured with Business Empowerment Expo guest speakers. Pictured from left to right; City of Rock Hill Mayor- John Gettys, Pampered Beauty School of Nails (owner)- Keyona Joseph, ROSS Program Coordinator- Shawanda Erby, RH Housing Authority Executive Director- Dewayne Alford, Entrepreneur- Charlotte Brown, and The Mercantile (owner)- Brittany Kelly.
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City of Rock Hill Mayor speaking to the Business Empowerment Expo attendees about how the City of Rock Hill supports small businesses and available resources.
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![Rock Hill Housing Authority's Executive Director presenting Kenyell Worthy a Certificate of participation for presenting her business idea K.C.L Hair & Nails.](/templates/rhha.org/media/2021-04-15/BE139_gallery.png?qf=1618516956)
Rock Hill Housing Authority's Executive Director presenting Kenyell Worthy a Certificate of participation for presenting her business idea K.C.L Hair & Nails. It is Ms. Worthy's dream to open a children's only beauty salon in the near future. At the Business Empowerment Expo, she was given resources and contacts to support her journey towards starting a successful business.
![Rock Hill Housing Authority's Executive Director presenting Sequanna Murray a Certificate of participation for presenting her business idea Mom Z's.](/templates/rhha.org/media/2021-04-15/BE140_gallery.png?qf=1618516956)
Rock Hill Housing Authority's Executive Director presenting Sequanna Murray a Certificate of participation for presenting her business idea Mom Z's. Ms. Murray is hoping to open a drive-through service specifically for moms with young children to prevent the chaos of having to go in and out of stores. At the Business Empowerment Expo, she received vital information to assist her in starting her journey into entrepreneurship.
![Rock Hill Housing Authority's Executive Director presenting Dweldier Williams a Certificate of participation for presenting her business D's Bedroom Kandi.](/templates/rhha.org/media/2021-04-15/BE143_gallery.png?qf=1618516957)
Rock Hill Housing Authority's Executive Director presenting Dweldier Williams a Certificate of participation for presenting her business D's Bedroom Kandi. Ms. Williams attended the Business Empowerment Expo to learn how to expand her business within the City of Rock Hill. She was able to leave the Business Empowerment Expo with resources to grow her business.
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