SDBCC’s 1st Annual “40 Exceptional Black Business Owners Under 40” Event Inspires

Donna DeBerry, President and CEO of the SDBCC, playfully kicked off her introduction with a selfie with the crowd before pivoting to a powerful word on her dreams for the education and future of San Diego.

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PHOTO: Aryka Randall

By Aryka Randall, Contributing Writer

Thirty four floors up atop the Symphony Towers in Downtown San Diego, The San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce and Black San Diego hosted its first 40 Exceptional Black Business Owners Under 40 Event. The first event of many, the SDBCC and BSD curated a magical evening creating a space for community, opportunity and celebration.  

The evening started with SDBCC Chairman Bruce Mayberry giving attendees an overview of the goal of the organization. Their mission is to help local entrepreneurs not only create sustainable businesses that help the Black community in San Diego thrive, but to create generational wealth for local entrepreneurs moving forward.

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