
Diverse Business Council Hosts Free Event for Local Leaders
The West Alabama Chamber's Diverse Business Council will soon host a free event with food and useful information on business.
On November 12th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Dr. Erica Grant will present during a Lunch & Learn with the DBC at the Stillman College Art Gallery.
Dr. Grant will have an inspiring and transparent conversation about resilience, faith, and forward thinking. In this session, “What Stillman College’s School of Business Did for Me,” she reflects on how her Stillman experience became the foundation for her entrepreneurial journey, leadership on corporate and community boards, and continued business success.
Through her story, Dr. Grant shares how she:
- Thought beyond limitations and dared to imagine what was possible.
- Tried even when success seemed out of reach.
- Started from humble beginnings and built with intention.
- Finished what she once only dreamed of.
- Maintains her success while creating pathways for others to thrive.
Attendees will walk away inspired to see the value in their own experiences, embrace new opportunities, and turn challenges into catalysts for growth—all while enjoying great food, engaging in meaningful conversations, and connecting with fellow business and community leaders.

The DBC was established in 2012 under the leadership and guidance of former Alabama Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington.
The DBC’s mission is to foster the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses in West Alabama.
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