The Harris-Walz campaign is holding a multi-city tour called the Economic Freedom Talks. On Friday evening, the event will be in Durham.
This tour aims to engage entrepreneurs and small business owners in key battleground states to discuss the challenges small business owners face and offer insights into the campaign's plans to support and expand access to opportunities for these businesses.
In Durham, Mayor Leonardo Williams, business leader Farad Ali as well as Alexsis Rodgers, Political Director of Black to the Future Action Fund and Doug Speight, CEO of AxNano will join in a panel discussion on "Empowering Small Businesses and Community Advocacy for Long-Term Impact."
The event starts at 6 p.m. and will be held at American Underground, 201 W Main St, Suite 100.
Other stops include Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Macon
As part of the Economic Freedom Talks, the Harris-Walz campaign will award $10,000 "Foundation Grants" to select small businesses in each city.
Get more information at economicfreedomtalks.com.