LAUNCH OF THE
AFRICAN AMERICAN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
Thursday, May 29, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
THE VENUE
Jacob Javits Convention Center
Exhibit Floor Theater
429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Clem Yeboah
Chief Executive Officer
African American Franchise Association
Martin Joksimovic
President
MFV Expositions
Arnold Dixon
President
African American Franchise Association
Timothy Cray
Vice President Government Affairs
African American Franchise Association
Christine Parker
VP of Ecosystems & Economic Development
African American Franchise Association
Gregory Ugwi
CoFounder
WeFranch
Barima Yeboah
Chief Operating Officer
African American Franchise Association
Dr. John Hayes
Director
Titus Center for Franchising
Rafael Alvarez
CEO & Founder
Latino Franchise Association
Ivan Jimenez
Chief Financial Officer
African American Franchise Association
Melissa Mensah
Attorney at Law
ACA Law Consult
Devon McKnight
Growth Revenue Officer
African American Franchise Association
AGENDA
4:00 pm - 4:05 pm | Welcome
4:05 pm - 4:10 pm | African American Invisibility
4:10 pm - 4:25 pm | Why The AAFA
4:25 pm - 4:30 pm | Key Note Speaker
4:30 pm - 4:55 pm | PANEL: African Americans in the Franchise Industry
4:55 pm - 5:00 pm | Closing Remarks
OUR SPONSORS
We are committed to empowering African American entrepreneurs by providing access to education, resources, and opportunities in the franchising industry. We strive to dismantle systemic barriers, foster economic growth, and create pathways for sustainable success and generational wealth in African American communities.
HEADQUARTERS
One World Trade Center 85th Fl
New York, NY 10007.
Tel: (844) 976-7737
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