OUR MISSION IS CLEAR:
Empowering Minority Businesses through Economic Development.
C.O.M.B.O., Inc., was established with a clear mission: to link minority businesses owned and operated by minorities throughout the State of Maryland, through education, training, networking, and advocacy.
Connecting Our Communities, One Business at a Time.
We recognize the need to address the historical and current economic disparities that have a negative impact on minority entrepreneurs, including but not limited to access to capital, business development opportunities and resources, and lacks of fair and equal treatment in the marketplace.
Minority Business Entrepreneurship Development
Collate subject matter expertise, industry best practices, and technology to develop a robust training, certification, and mentorship program specifically for minority entrepreneurs.
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Minority Business Community Investment Alliance
Partner with local leaders to create employment, education, and economic prosperity opportunities for social economic disadvantaged minority communities.
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Minority Business Market/Revenue Opportunity Expansion
Utilize networks to establish alliances with Corporations, Government Agencies, and Financial Institutions. Deploy strategic plan to increase minority business opportunities and growth via contract procurement, capital access and joint ventures.
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(527) Political Action Committee
Collate subject matter expertise, industry best practices, and technology to develop a robust training, certification, and mentorship program specifically for minority entrepreneurs.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE
Dedicated to building innovative bridges to success and helping minority entrepreneurs achieve their vision.
We work to match minority entrepreneurs with resources and opportunities, help them improve their business skills and connect them with investors. We also work with the state governments to create business-friendly environments for minority entrepreneurs.
OUR LEADERSHIP:
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Chairman, Everett D. Browning Sr., PMP
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COO, Chike Aguh
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Vice Chairman, Emerick Peace
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Legal Advisor, April Richardson
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Political Director, Christine Brooks-Cropper
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Chief Financial Officer, Jonis D. Browning, Esq. LLM
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Legislative Chair, Michael Arrington
POLITICAL ADVOCACY
We're Here to Give You a Voice
Through our Political Action Committee (PAC), the Coalition of Minority Business Owners, Maryland raises funds and makes donations to politicians and candidates who consistently support minority entrepreneurs.
The PAC helps elect individuals who have demonstrated an understanding of the importance of enhancing procurement opportunities for minority businesses in the State of Maryland. It also ensures our voices are heard in Annapolis and in county governments.
A Strong PAC Benefits C.O.M.B.O. Members in Many Ways:
It holds lawmakers accountable and supports those who back minority business positions on policies.
It expands C.O.M.B.O. influence to greater numbers of politicians.
It handles the difficult job of prioritizing candidate contribution requests to ensure funds are spent in ways that best serve the interests of minority business owners.
