Jobs and Economic Development

Workforce Development

Committee Chair: Edwina Roseboro-Barnes

Meeting Time: 4th Thursday of each Month, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Helping the underemployed (those earning less than a livable wage) in economically challenged neighborhoods get better-paying jobs (earning at least a livable wage).

Business Development 

Committee Chair: Dawn Johnson 

Encourage entrepreneurship, help develop businesses in economically challenged neighborhoods and bring money into these communities.

Education

Committee Chair: Seberina Myles

Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday of each Month, 6:30 PM

Help create alignment between education, workforce development, and business development by serving students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Leadership Development & Training

Leadership & Development

Committee Chair: John Gregory, III

Supporting our community leaders by providing them with resources and knowledge to become more effective in their work., making our community aware of open positions on city boards and commissions, as well as helping the BELL board to continuously develop.

BELL Operations 

Marketing & Communications

Committee Chairs: Elaine Wilmore (Communications) & Justin Rose (Marketing)

Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of each Month, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

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Helping to tell the BELL story and highlights of the community utilizing various forms of communication and creating marketing materials for various events and initiatives.

Engagement

Committee Chair: Tadean Page

Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of each Month, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Works to ensure that current and incoming members feel connected to the organization by fostering member relationships, optimizing organization satisfaction, and recognizing the great work of its members. 

Young Professionals 

Young Professionals Network

Committee Chair: Cameryn Mitchell

Meeting Time: 2nd Sunday of each Month, 3 PM

Developing young black professionals personally and professionally within the Black community and the City of Rock Hill.