Alliance launches program to support minority and women-owned businesses

The Charleston Area Alliance recently engaged Jennifer Pharr to oversee a new economic development program focused on supporting minority and women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Charleston and the Kanawha Valley. Jennifer brings over 30 years of sales and leadership experience to the Alliance staff and is an active community member.

The minority program will take a hands-on approach to assist businesses and entrepreneurs by making direct connections between them and available assistance and funding sources. Additionally, the program will provide resources to current Alliance and community members committed to creating more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace environments.

“I’m thrilled to take on the role of the Minority Program Officer and believe it will grow and strengthen our minority business community in the Charleston area,” said Jennifer Pharr. “The position goes beyond resource gathering and provides minority and women-owned businesses an advocate and partner to make the calls and contacts for them.”