Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce 1st Inaugrual Small Business Parade Walk Celebration

Get Ready to Relive the Magic

2024 1st Inaugural

Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce

Small Business Week

Parade Walk Celebration!

Watch the highlight video capturing the vibrant energy and spirit of the Parade Walk held in various locations across Virginia!

The sunlit shores of Virginia Beach set the stage for a vibrant and spirited celebration as the Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce hosted its First Inaugural Small Business Week Parade Walk.

Honorable Mayor Robert "Bobby" Dyer delivered a Welcome Address expressing heartfelt sentiments and words of encouragement to local small businesses, reinforcing his dedication to fostering inclusivity within the community.

Center, Mayor of City Virginia Beach Robert Bobby Dyer and Small Business Award recipients.

The inclusive spirit that is felt throughout the state and beyond welcomed small businesses, large corporations, government agencies, and individuals who support small women and diverse-owned businesses to be part of these vibrant Parade Walk Celebrations held at various locations in the last week of July.

The event honored

the Proclamation bestowed upon the chamber, designating it as Virginia Diverse

Chamber of Commerce Business Week.

Honorable Mayor

Sherman Lea Sr. of the City of Roanoke shared a Welcome Address filled with

genuine appreciation for the invaluable contributions that local diverse-owned

businesses bring to the region, highlighting their significant impact on the

community.

Mayor Sherman Lea Sr City of Roanoke

Delegate Rae Cousins of District 79 delivered a passionate

Welcome Address in Chester, VA, emphasizing the critical importance and profound impact that small businesses of color have on enriching and empowering local communities.

Delegate Rae Cousins, District 79

Small businesses and large corporations, government agencies, and supportive individuals came out to celebrate, bringing their company banners, logos, signs, hats, and t-shirts, marching proudly to display their businesses along with their teams, staff, family, and friends. They walked together, honoring and promoting their companies, united in a shared vision of growth and success.

Concluding each event, a special Awards Ceremony, Women and

Diverse Small Business Owners were recognized and honored by the Virginia

Diverse Chamber of Commerce for their hard work and achievements.

Their dedication and contributions to the business community

were celebrated, highlighting their resilience and success in the

entrepreneurial landscape.

The event brought together entrepreneurs, community

stakeholders, and policymakers, fostering connections and empowering each other

to thrive in the dynamic business landscape of Virginia.

Let's continue to celebrate diversity, innovation, and community

impact across Virginia, drawing inspiration from the beauty and resilience of

our diverse landscapes and communities.