KILLEEN, TX — The Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce kicked off their Texas Black Business Week with a reception in Killeen.
Organizers said their organization began to flourish during the pandemic as many of their members sought out help to keep their businesses afloat.
“People wanted to know where is, who to receive information, how to utilizing technology where they were going through email campaigns, Facebook live campaigns, or transitioning into SMS marketing with cell phones, text messages, just trying different things in order to give us the ultimate opportunity to be successful,” Ronnie Russell, founder of the Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce said.
Russell said it’s not about offering a hand out rather a “hand up” for black-owned businesses in the area who oftentimes don’t have the resources to ensure longevity.
Russell and his team are working to change that.
“It’s about equity you know it’s not trying to seek approval
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