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The Metropolitan Business League
Non-profit Organizations
Richmond, Virginia 2,741 followers
For over 51 years we have fostered business development and expansion for small, women- and minority-owned businesses.
About us
The Metropolitan Business League (MBL) is a non-profit,, membership-based business association that creates business connections in Central Virginia. For over 51 years we have fostered business development and expansion for small-, women- and minority-owned businesses. When you become a member of The Metropolitan Business League, you become part of a strong network of businesses, government entities and educational institutions. Membership will help you establish relationships that can assist with your company’s growth through referrals and networking. We encourage teaming relationships and assist in our members’ efforts to secure procurement awards. Our Aim: To foster small business success and aid in business retention within Central Virginia. We make every effort to fully understand each enterprise and the factors critical to its long term success. Our Vision: That every small, women- and minority- owned business in Virginia has the means, the ability and the opportunity to succeed. Our Mission: To promote economic prosperity in Virginia through leadership, education, training and advocacy for small, women- and minority- owned businesses. To learn more about our programs or becoming a member, visit http://thembl.org/membership/
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
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707 E. Main Street (The Dominion Building) Suite 1615
P.O. Box 26751 Richmond, VA 23261
Richmond, Virginia 23219, US
Employees at The Metropolitan Business League
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Andrea Lyons
Chief Executive Officer at All About Presentation
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Dr. Darricka Carter Alexander
Conference and Event Management | Event Logistics | Event Design and Strategy
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Micah White
Director of Business Development for Richmond Volleyball Club
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Christine Mercado
Human Resources Leader | Strategic HR Consultant | Multi-State & Bi-Coastal Compliance | Employee Lifecycle & HRIS Expert
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The 15th Annual Women Who Mean Business Summit brought together leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for a day of empowerment, insight, and connection! Through breakout sessions, a fireside chat with Charis Jones, CEO & Chief Designer of Sassy Jones, hosted by Jasmine Turner, and an opening keynote by Kristin Richardson, Founder & CEO of Sherah — attendees gained actionable strategies to lead with purpose and create lasting impact. ✨ 🎉 We are proud to celebrate our 2025 Award Winners: • 2025 Women Who Lead Award | Melody Joy Short – Principal, Melody Joy Short Consulting; Co-Founder, Richmond Night Market • 2025 Women Who Lead Award Kelly Till – First Woman President & Publisher, Richmond Times-Dispatch / Lee Enterprises • 2025 Remarkable Woman of the Year Award | Anju Dhaliwal – Financial Advisor, Virginia Asset Management Thank you to our presenting sponsor Call Federal Credit Union, all sponsors, partners, attendees, and vendors who made #WWMBS2025 a day of inspiration, collaboration, and impact. A special thank you to Digital Image House Photography for capturing these incredible moments!
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UX | User/Customer Research | I help organizations better understand customers to improve digital experiences| Service Designer | Author | Speaker | Strategy, Innovation & Ethics | 3Q DO NO HARM| I❣️Books & Libraries
Greetings from the Women Who Mean Business Summit hosted by The Metropolitan Business League. Welcome from Title Sponsor Call Federal Credit Union. #wwmbs2025 --- I'm Lisa D. Dance, User Experience Research Consultant/Founder ServiceEase. I help organizations improve customer experiences through research, testing, and training. - author of Today is the Perfect Day to Improve Customer Experiences! - host of "UX Happens in RVA" Ask me about how ignoring User Experience (UX) research cost Amazon's $2.5 Billion is a lesson in risk management.
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TV & Film Hairstylist | Beauty Consultant & Educator | Founder of Lily Black RVA | Teaching & Consulting for Creative Entrepreneurs | Corporate Event Curator for Lily Black
Thank you The Metropolitan Business League , Charis Jones , and the other speakers for creating such an empowering space for women in business. Looking forward to applying what I’ve learned and staying connected with the amazing people I met. #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #MBL
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RVA Women in AI 💅 Just wrapped up a great talk about "Leveraging AI for Impact" at Women Who Mean Business Summit by The Metropolitan Business League. These ladies have SO MUCH to teach and we ran overtime - we need a follow up session! 👏Jen Finn, Co-founder & CEO at HIO - The Property AI Platform 👏Liz B. Baker, Founder & Chief Advisor at Nimbology 👏 Mari Soonsoo Bae, Co-founder & CEO at Ara Platforms Special thanks to Dr. Darricka Carter Alexander for putting all of us together. I believe women can benefit more from utilizing AI as we wear so many hats, multitasking throughout the day. We're hoping to see more ladies at AI Ready RVA's future events! #WomenInTech #WomenInAI #Empowerment #Entrepreneurship #FemaleFounders #RVA
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I make small business owners money by turning 💩 poor-performing digital marketing into cash register-ringing results 🤑.
Spent the day participating as a vendor for the Women Who Mean Business Summit, at the Richmond Convention Center, put on by the The Metropolitan Business League. The best part… running into so many biz friends. And, hearing two incredible Keynotes from the founder of Shera, Kristen Richardson, and Charis Jones of Sassy Jones #WomeninBusiness #SmallBusiness #WWMBS2025
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Walked away with some gems today! Had a reunion with a few familar faces, met some new ones, and smiled my cheeks off watching some amazing women get their flowers through well-deserved awards (Melody Short and Kelly Till) Great job, The Metropolitan Business League —what a great event! #WomenInBusiness #WomenWhoMeanBusiness Angela Patton
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Helping Brands Build Trust & Visibility Through Strategic Video Content | CEO, POWER UP Productions & NOSH Video Network | Speaker | Host
Grateful to be a guest of Call Federal Credit Union at this year’s The Metropolitan Business League Women Who Mean Business Summit - and even more grateful to be surrounded by women making real impact. 💡 Kristin Richardson set the tone beautifully, sharing her journey from corporate America to becoming a purpose-driven problem solver and advocate for gender equality from the office to the boardroom. 👏 Could not be prouder of my dear friend Afreen Gootee, co-owner of Women in Business RVA, LLC , who absolutely captivated the room during her lunchtime presentation. Her session on stress relief had every woman fully engaged and breathing a little lighter. Equally inspired by Ava, MBL’s young entrepreneur, whose confidence and vision for her future remind us that the next generation of women in business are already making moves. A heartfelt thank you to Sherita H. for the invitation and to The Metropolitan Business League for curating such an impactful, empowering event. Grateful to be at the table and even more grateful for the company. #WomenWhoMeanBusiness #MBL #WomenInBusiness #Impact #PowerUpProductions #WIBRVA #Community #Leadership #Visibility #wwmb25 🎥POWER UP Productions
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Image Consulting Agency. Transforming the Image & Personal Branding of Female Entrepreneurs and professionals Nationwide. As seen on Blox Season 22 & TRVL Channel. Goldman Sachs Alum. Let’s increase your visibility!
The little girl inside of me will sleep well tonight! The Metropolitan Business League 2025 Women’s Summit — what an unforgettable day of empowerment, purpose, and connection. Thank you to all the beautiful souls who filled the room. It was an absolute honor to get you camera-ready to take the stage and shine your light. We’re so grateful to be back again this year, providing camera-ready confidence that helps every woman step into her brilliance — looking her best, feeling her best, and delivering her best. Here’s to powerful women, purpose-driven platforms, and the unstoppable energy that happens when we show up for one another. #MBL #MBL2025WomensSummit #WomenEmpoweringWomen #CameraReadyConfidence #MakeupByHollyBeautyPartners #ExecutivePresence #ImageConsulting #WomenInLeadership #PowerOfPresence #EmpoweredWomen #ProfessionalWomen #LeadershipDevelopment #StageReady #BeautyWithPurpose #LevelUpYourImage #PolishedProfessional
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President Urban Financial Services Coalition Foundation | Chair Minority Business/Emerging Small Business Advisory Board | C&F Bank Advisory Board | 2023-2024 Women of Impact Winner, American Heart Association | Author
I was thrilled to attend the Women Who Mean Business Summit hosted by The Metropolitan Business League (MBL) on Friday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center! Each year, this event brings together dynamic women leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers — and this year’s summit was one of the best yet. The inspiring lineup included Kristin Richardson, CEO of Sherah (Opening Speaker), and Charis Jones, Owner & Chief Designer of Sassy Jones (Afternoon Keynote Speaker), who both delivered powerful messages about leadership, purpose, and impact. Congratulations to the MBL team for executing yet another outstanding summit that empowers and celebrates women in business!
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