Darian Richardson, one of four principal owners of Promotion Execution Partners (PEP), has recently been appointed to the Minority Business Advisory Board (MBAB) of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber.
The board focuses and advises on key issues affecting minority businesses in the area as well as provides guidance used to plan and deliver services to minority business members. Consisting of a group of key business leaders representing minority owned businesses in the region, the board also demonstrates how other Chambers can be receptive to the distinctive needs of minority business members.
“My objective for joining the MBAB is to contribute to the mission of the chamber by assisting in linking minority business with opportunities within Greater Cincinnati and beyond,” Richardson said. “As minority business owners we face unique challenges and, therefore, assembling a group of key business leaders to address concerns is critical to our overall success. I am very excited to be a part of the MBAB and look forward to future success.”
Membership on the board will provide opportunities for sharing good business sense, Richardson said. “There is already a wealth of knowledge and business expertise on the board and I look forward to incorporating and applying key learnings from this group into my own organization as well as sharing that same insight from what we at PEP have learned.” Richardson said.
Richardson, as PEP Sales Manager, oversees new business development initiatives to continue growing PEP’s customer base. He holds a master’s degree in business from Central Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Grand Valley State University. Richardson, 31, resides in downtown Cincinnati.
ABOUT PROMOTION EXECUTION PARTNERS
Promotion Execution Partners, (PEP), is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in promotion services for its clients. Founded in 2004, PEP, through its principals, provides more than 40 years experience and a track record of meeting project management performance goals and exceeding client expectations. With a staff of more than 50 employees and five offices nationwide, PEP and its creative team Blue Whitespace bring not only proven, innovative approaches to marketing and promotions but as an MBE, also helps companies who have adopted supplier diversity initiatives meet their tier one spending objectives. For more information about PEP visit http://www.peppromotions.com.
ABOUT CINCINNATI USA REGIONAL CHAMBER
The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is the nation’s fifth largest Chamber, representing the interests of nearly 6,000 member businesses. It supports members and the Cincinnati USA region in pursuit of success in today’s global economy. The Chamber provides numerous services, including business retention and attraction, programs and events, member benefits to improve members’ bottom line, solutions to members’ workforce challenges, government advocacy, and more to create and sustain a positive business climate for our community, including demonstrating a commitment to small business assistance and economic inclusion. The Chamber’s talented, professional staff of 75 people works with thousands of engaged member companies, volunteers and partners in an effort to create and sustain a dynamic Cincinnati USA, a region of 15 counties located in three states. The Chamber’s member businesses and organizations represent approximately 350,000 employees throughout southwestern Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana. For more information visit http://www.cincinnatichamber.com.
SOURCE: Promotion Execution Partners, 2008