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About Us

OUR MISSION

B-NET’s goal is to build and connect small businesses to one another while developing the skills to be able to navigate in any room they find themselves in successfully

OUR VISION

Where Excellence Connects

The Black Businesses Network Evolving Together exists to create productive networking environments, develop business owner’s networking skills, promote and draw attention to quality small businesses, provide resources for business establishment and growth, insights into new sales techniques & strategies, heighten brand awareness, be a general resource for those in search of services.

Board Members

Anthony Jefferson

CEO

Dr. Anthony Jefferson – CEO – A young charismatic leader full of passion and on a mission to see things through to completion. With a long track record of successfully managing, both as an entrepreneur as well as in the cooperate setting, he has found a way to not only create but sustain growth and productivity. Anthony is educated in the business sector having received his MBA with honors in December of 2020 and receiving his PHD in Business and Christian Leadership August of 2024. Currently on his new venture to see businesses collaborate and build stronger communities he is on a mission to create spaces for such opportunities to be birthed organically.

Shejdie Childs

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A successful Black Male whose worked as a Corporate Retail Executive for two separate Fortune 500 companies over the past 15years. While excelling in a corporate landscape, he has also found success as a Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, Mentor and Philanthropist.

Eric Murchison

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Eric Murchison is a devoted father, influential leader, seasoned banker, and author. With 7+ years in the banking industry, where he held various roles as a branch manager, VP, and founding member of a business banking division. Driven by a deep passion for community service, he actively strives to promote growth and prosperity for businesses and individuals.

Danielle Jefferson

EVENTS COORDINATOR

Danielle is a wife, mother, and serial entrepreneur. Respected and resourceful accredited event coordinator with 5+ years of experience in coordinating large-scale events from planning through to successful execution. Adept at driving large revenue gains and significant cost savings through effective budget management and vendor negotiation. Instrumental in meeting tight deadlines and coordinating high-quality events including fundraisers, community events, and larger upscale formal events.

Jewel Straughter

MEMBER SERVICES  COORDINATOR

Jewel Straughter is the Owner of Admin Agency LLC, a professional agency which provides administration and booking, event consultation and planning, and personal assistant services. She is trusted and values professionalism, responsiveness and leadership

Ernest Thomas

MEDIA MANAGER

Ernest Thomas has a passion for all things excellent and has an intentional yet creative eye that has proven to be unmatched. With his inspirational concepts of organizational leadership building to his on time podcast “Wake up with E”, he sheds light on the many facets of life partnered with practical ways of how to live in and through them with style and grace. From digital arts to freelance producing and creative directing, Ernest brings a great deal of value and vitality to the B-NET team as Media Manager.