3 Pensacolians join Florida council aimed at helping small and minority businesses

Pensacola now has three members on a Florida council dedicated to researching, supporting and uplifting small and minority-owned businesses. Allison Watson, Escambia County Public Schools director of purchasing and business services, was appointed to serve a two-year term on the Florida Advisory Council for Small and Minority Business Development, the school district announced last week. She is joined on the council by two local members of the Florida Small Business Development Center, Gregory Britton, CEO of the SBDC Network, and Jane Dowgwillo, SBDC executive director of strategic initiatives. More: Pensacola-area Black and Latino business owners wanted for new small business loan program More: Black Girlz Magic Awards will recognize and uplift Pensacola’s Black women entrepreneurs As part of the Florida Advisory Council for Small and Minority Business Development, the trio will work with the body to provide insight and expertise to the state regarding small and minority business development. Council members from across the state research the role of the small and minority businesses in the state’s economy and provide recommendations on how to improve them. Watson has worked with the School District for the last 25 years and, among other contributions, launched the "Circle of Opportunity" partnership model […]

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