Honoring Newark’s finest leaders and innovators at ‘rolling out’ and Reworld’s 2nd annual business innovation experience with awards, networking, and community celebration
On June 18, local Newark luminaries came for fellowship, networking and recognition of the area’s finest leaders at The Art of Business Innovation Experience at The Newark Museum of Art. Shay McCray, on-air personality with iHeart radio, served as the event emcee, honoring nine honorees a day before the Juneteenth holiday.
Munson Steed, CEO of rolling out, Christina Steed, M.A., chief communications officer, Agents & Strategies, Shay McCray, on-air personality with iHeart radio, Keith C. Perrin Jr., host of Keeyzo’s Corner Radio Show (Photo credit: Courtesy of Richard Deez Holmes Photography)
“You all make us proud with the work you do every single day in the Newark community,” said Munson Steed, CEO and founder of rolling out, during his closing remarks. “What you do matters more than you know. We all have the power to change lives. We must vote, rest, resist, and repeat to keep the energy in this room tonight alive for our future work outside of this room.”
Alyssa Wilds, director of corporate and community relations at Reworld, and Munson Steed presented each honoree with their award, a framed and signed print of art by a Black artist.
“I want everyone in this room who has connections and is being recognized to think about how we expand this network so we can continue to shine,” said Wilds. “We can look for opportunities to speak the name of others in our community who deserve a chance, an opportunity, a connection. This event offers the opportunity for our team at Reworld to also network and connect with you to continue the work of community partnership.”
John E. Harmon, Sr., founder, president, and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey, delivered opening remarks. Harmon received an award at last year’s event in Newark.
Gary Mann, chief executive pfficer, JASFEL Analytics, and John E. Harmon, Sr., founder, president, and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey (Photo credit: Courtesy of Richard Deez Holmes Photography)
Rolling out and Reworld recognized the following honorees with customized art designed by artist Munson W. Steed:
Calvin W. Souder, attorney, Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge, LLP
Tai Cooper, chief community development officer, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
Gary Mann, chief executive officer, JASFEL Analytics
Karima Jackson, president and CEO, Exquisite Property Services, Inc.
Mabel Elmore, vice president of Housing and Social Responsibility, YMCA
Frank Cunningham, president, Beginning World Changers (BWC)
Warren Fareed Clements, president and 11U head coach, Orange Bengals Pop Warner football and cheer organization
Robert Wilmote, NDO champ and founder of NDO Nation, LLC
Citi Medina, founder and CEO of Equal Space
More than 85 attendees participated in recognizing the nine honorees during the evening. The event featured local Black vendors, including:
DJ KRock, DJ and music vendor
Chef Ameer, Fresh Chef Catering
Dakota Décor Events, event signage and decorations
Calvin W. Souder, attorney, Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge, LLP with customized art designed by artist Munson W. Steed (Photo credit: Courtesy of Richard Deez Holmes Photography)
Reworld team (Photo credit: Courtesy of Richard Deez Holmes Photography)
YMCA group (Photo credit: Richard Deez Holmes Photography)
Warren Fareed Clements, president and 11U head C=coach, Orange Bengals Pop Warner football and cheer organization with customized art designed by artist Munson W. Steed (Photo credit: Courtesy of Richard Deez Holmes Photography)
Tai Cooper, chief community development officer, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) with customized art designed by artist Munson W. Steed (Photo credit: Courtesy of Richard Deez Holmes Photography)
Karima Jackson, president and CEO, Exquisite Property Services, Inc. with her family (Photo credit: Courtesy of Richard Deez Holmes Photography)
Citi Medina, founder and CEO of Equal Space (Photo credit: Courtesy of Richard Deez Holmes Photography)
Shay McCray, on-air personality with iHeart radio (Photo credit: Courtesy of Richard Deez Holmes Photography)
