Join the NPR Chamber and AARP for a series of town hall conversations on how organizations are supporting minority-owned small businesses and working towards building more equitable entrepreneurship ecosystems.

This town hall is focused on the East region, which broadly includes the following states and territories: ME, NY, VT, NH, MA, NJ, CT, PA, DE, RI, PR, MD, DC, WV, VI. While organizations featured will be from specific regions, business owners and organizations, regardless of geographic location, are invited to attend any session.

During this series, you'll:

• Learn about innovative programs that help minority-owned and businesses of color succeed

• Hear from small business owners about their experience and what supports are needed from the business community

• Discover tools and resources businesses and organizations can use