Scale Up Now: Real Strategies to Grow & Sustain Your Small Business

• Workshop Room 2

Learn how to break through growth barriers and build a resilient business. In this session, Dr. Velma Trayham shares actionable strategies to scale sustainably, improve operations, and access the tools, capital, and partnerships needed to thrive.

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Velma Trayham Black Chamber of Arizona

Dr. Velma Trayham is a globally recognized keynote speaker, award-winning business consultant, and economic empowerment expert. Through her various ventures, she leads nationwide initiatives that support small business growth, promote inclusive economic development, and strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems. As CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona, Dr. Trayham champions advocacy, strategic partnerships, and policy engagement to advance the interests of small businesses across the state and beyond. In this role, she oversees business development programs, leads economic inclusion efforts, and represents the Chamber in regional and national economic discussions. A recipient of the U.S. Presi
Dr. Velma Trayham is a globally recognized keynote speaker, award-winning business consultant, and economic empowerment expert. Through her various ventures, she leads nationwide initiatives that support small business growth, promote inclusive economic development, and strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems. As CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona, Dr. Trayham champions advocacy, strategic partnerships, and policy engagement to advance the interests of small businesses across the state and beyond. In this role, she oversees business development programs, leads economic inclusion efforts, and represents the Chamber in regional and national economic discussions. A recipient of the U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and recognized among the 100 Women to Know in America by JPMorgan Chase, Dr. Trayham is a powerful voice for innovation, resilience, and sustainable prosperity for entrepreneurs worldwide.
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