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We just wrapped up the inaugural #Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (#SENT) Startup Competition this weekend at Morehouse College with teams from Savannah State, Fisk, Alabama A&M, Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, Devry, Georgia State, and others. Students presented innovative new ventures and social enterprises. I can’t wait to see the impact these ventures have when they launch! Congratulations to first and second place winners in the #socialentrepreneurship category #LiteArcy (Mya Swaby, Georgia State U) and #Anadir (Tyler Greene and Kasai Rogers, Morehouse College) and first and second place winners in the #innovation category #PrototypeClothiers (Caleb Justin Dixon Morehouse College) and #DARK - Defining All Realms of Knowledge (Devion Dukes, Devry U). Thanks to all the teams, our wonderful student managers Kahlil Shaifer Jr. and Sydney Payne, the stellar keynote and book signing by Justin Bayless, impactful remarks Keith Burks (who also served as a judge), and the most impressive group of judges I’ve ever had the privilege of working with: Dr. Stacey D. Reynolds, Renee Just, PhD, EdD, Jason Crain, Patrick J. Murphy, Vincent E. Mangum, Ph.D., Lavonya Jones, Stacey Key, Sonji Franklin. Kudos to our hard working student photographer, Isaiah Johnson (unfortunately, I must share my mediocre pictures for the posting)! Finally, the amazing lady who put this all together and planned a wonderful event, Carmella Lennon, Ph.D. Hats off to you!!!

We are thrilled to announce that Keith Burks, of Burks Investment Group, is sponsoring 20 students and faculty members to attend the upcoming symposium on Entrepreneurship and Social Justice hosted by the United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) and Morehouse College.?This event will take place on April 26, and we are excited to see the impact it will have on the attendees. As a successful and investor and business executive, Keith Burks understands the power of entrepreneurship in driving positive change in society. By sponsoring these individuals to attend the USASBE symposium on Entrepreneurship and Social Justice, he is providing them with an invaluable opportunity to learn from and connect with thought leaders and changemakers in the industry. The symposium will explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and social justice, highlighting the role of entrepreneurship in addressing social inequalities and promoting economic development. It will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for attendees to engage in meaningful conversations about the role of entrepreneurship in driving social change. Burks Investment Group believes in the power of entrepreneurship to drive positive change in society. We are proud to support initiatives that promote social justice and economic development through entrepreneurship. By sponsoring these students and faculty members to attend this symposium, we are investing in the future of America. We look forward to hearing about the experiences and insights gained by those who attend the symposium and thank Keith Burks for his generosity in supporting their attendance. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates on the symposium and other Burks Investment Group news. (Conference Registration:?https://lnkd.in/gkGWzJti) We also encourage all attendees to use their newfound knowledge to drive positive change in their communities. Whether it's launching a socially responsible startup or partnering with local organizations to address social inequalities, we believe that entrepreneurship can be a powerful force for good. By working together, we can create a more equitable and prosperous future for all. Thank you Keith Burks and USASBE- United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship! #business?#morehouse?#socialentrepreneurship?#networking?#entrepreneurship?#event?#smallbusiness?#socialimpact?#students?#hbcu?#hbcuexcellence?#socialinnovation?#sustainability?#socialjustice?#socialjusticeeducation #keithburks