Roz Goldmacher Supports Black Rose Luncheon

Pictured here is Roz Goldmacher, President/CEO, LIDC/GNYDC, a lifetime charter member of BWE, and Gina Slater Parker, President of Black Women Enterprises

The Black Rose is the rarest of the roses. The Black Woman Business Owner is the rarest of the entrepreneurs, especially in the private and public sector procurement process. Women business owners of color are making valuable contributions to our nation's economy and society. BWE's Black Rose honorees include women business owners of all ethnic origins; Black, Hispanic, Asian and Native American.

BWE established in 1993, is New York State's first and only nonprofit organization established primarily to promote greater opportunities and success among black women business owners and potential owners. collaborative support services, BWE actively assists the small business community reach their fullest potential.

Today BWE is New York State's largest women's business owners association. An inclusive, ethnically diverse membership organization, with over 2,450 members statewide and 425 members across the United States. LIDC/GNYDC Treasurer, Phyllis Hill Slater, is founder and Chair of BWE.