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On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin hosted their 2018 Breakfast of Champions, at the Harley Davidson Museum – Chrome, 400 W. Canal Street.
The breakfast is a major fundraising event aimed at bringing the Greater Milwaukee community together to support its mission and to honor a local business leader who is passionate about economic development and wealth creation in the African American community.
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This year’s Business Champion was Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter, President and CEO of V&J Foods and V&J Holding Companies, Inc.
The event featured a keynote address from guest speaker Fallon Johnson, owner of Annie Bell Fragrances.
Pictured at the event are (top photo, from left) AACCW President Ossie Kendrix; V&J Foods CEO Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter; Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Director of Community Partnerships Wanda Montgomery; (next photo) keynote speaker and owner of Annie Bell Fragrances Fallon Johnson; (bottom photo) Quarles & Brady, LLC. Chairman Emeritus John Daniels, Jr., and guest.
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