Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter has provided award-winning programs in the area of Economic Development, coordinating services that range from clothing and shoe drives to workshops and business expos. The chapter has been awarded Distinguished Service Awards at the Regional level for our Financial Fortitude Programs centered on presenting workshops and access to resources for entrepreneurs interested in small business and/or non-profit development and for our projects to promote awareness and advocacy for fraud prevention.
The chapter hosts free seminars with our community partners to promote small business development and to highlight local small business. Our goals are to help entrepreneurs understand the process of business development and to provide resources through engagement with community partners. Other workshops focus on financial issues such as home ownership and foreclosure, savings, investment and management, and providing information for startups and entrepreneurs.
The chapter has partnered with Jackson State University- Women's Business Center and Jackson State University - Small Business Development Center to host Black Money Matters. The event provided attendees with information concerning starting a business and how to obtain resources that are available for startups. Area small business owners and entrepreneurs also provided tips and shared some personal insights during their entrepreneurship journey. Tips for creating longevity in black businesses through infrastructure building was provided. In addition, a discussion on the affects of stress and the importance of self care as business owners was also held.