Newark Among 4 Tour Stops For ‘Sistahs in Business Expo’

NEWARK, NJ — Newark will be one of four destinations for the “Sistahs in Business Expo,” an event that aims to provide an accessible platform where women of color can significantly expand their reach and grow their businesses.

The first stop of the expo will be held in Newark and hosted by Jasmine Sanders, co-star of “The DL Hughley Show.” The additional cities that have been added are Philadelphia, PA, Columbia, SC and Atlanta, GA.

Tour dates and locations include:

• April 14, 2018- Ramada Plaza | 8 AM to 4 PM
• July 14, 2018- Temple University Howard Gittis Student Center | 10 AM to 5 PM
• August 11, 2018- Medallion Conference Center | 10 AM to 5 PM
• October 13, 2018- Dekalb Conference Center | 10 AM to 4 PM

The New Jersey expo will also feature keynote speakers MC Lyte & Dr. Lynn Richardson, a SuperPower Panel, and more than 70 on-site vendors, including official radio partner, 103.9 New York.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring the Sistahs in Business Expo to four great cities in 2018,” founder Aisha Taylor Issah said. “The SIB Expo is not just an event, it’s a movement created to celebrate entrepreneurial women of color and provide them with an accessible platform where they can grow and expand their reach. Having powerful women like MC Lyte, Lynn Richardson, and Jasmine Sanders as a part of our movement is an honor and we can’t wait to hear the stories of success that come as a result of their involvement.”

For more information on the expo and to purchase tickets, visit www.sistahsinbusinessexpo.com

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