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inclusion within franchising through educational pro-
grams and cultivating relationships with key partners
around the country," said Miriam Brewer, CFE, senior
director of education and diversity. "We fully support
Dunkin' Brands' and the NAACP's mission to grow mi-
nority presence within the industry, and are thrilled to
participate in the Diversity in Franchising's first ever
Franchising 101 Webinar."
Dunkin' Brands also recently participated in Economic
Development workshops at the NAACP's annual state
conventions in Michigan, Texas, Florida, California and
Georgia. These workshops, sponsored by NAACP's Eco-
nomic Department, are designed to provide resources
and tools to NAACP members to encourage economic
advancement. Dunkin' Brands' involvement helped to
raise awareness on the benefits of franchising and
highlight existing resources that will help qualified can-
didates overcome information barriers associated with
franchising.
"The attendees at our NAACP state conventions in
Michigan, Texas, Florida, California and Georgia have
had a firsthand opportunity to learn more about the
Diversity in Franchising Initiative and the power of
franchising," said Dedrick Asante - Muhammad, senior
director, NAACP Economic Department. "We're excit-
ed to work with Dunkin' Brands to continue providing
educational resources on the business development
opportunities within the franchise sector and the role
franchising can play in creating community and eco-
nomic development opportunities in communities of
color."
