Black Professionals Network

Washington County Black Professionals Network

News & Upcoming Events:

WCBPN Networking Event at Vibez Lounge, Sept. 28, 5-7. Click on the image for a larger view of the flyer. Free event. Click here for to reserve a spot.

Volunteer Wanted!

The WCBPN is seeking volunteer photographer/videographer (amateur is fine) willing to take pictures/videos at our events.  If you can help with either of these volunteer needs, or if you have another skill to offer, please send an email to tanderson@harccoalition.org.

About Us:

Mission:

Washington County Black Professionals Network provides professional networking opportunities and strives to attract and retain under-represented professionals in the community by establishing connections for Blacks of the African diaspora in Hagerstown, Maryland and surrounding areas.

Vision:

We aspire to:

• Foster an inclusive community among black professionals.
• Create opportunities for Black Owned Businesses that will lead to economic growth.
• Work collaboratively within the WCBPN network to improve the perception of Washington County to attract and retain more Black Professionals to the area.
• Provide networking opportunities for Black Owned Businesses to support one another and yield enhanced profitability.
• Develop opportunities to educate the community regarding entrepreneurship and financial empowerment.
• Leverage the power of the Network to create opportunities that enhance the lived experience of members of the African-American community.

Our Washington County Black-Owned Business Directory is now live!

Support local Black-owned businesses by purchasing goods and services off of this list.

Become a Member:

Please contact Tania Anderson for information on membership, tanderson@harccoalition.org.

History

Groundwork for The Washington County Black Professionals Network (WCBPN) began in June 2022 out of the efforts of HARC’s Racial Justice Team with the intention of creating a separate member-based organization led by and for Black professionals in Washington County, Maryland. HARC is providing a “backbone” of support for the WCBPN, with all leadership and directives coming from the WCBPN Directors.

WCBPN Directors

Tania Anderson
Samuel Key
Sommer Gilliam
Ladetra Robinson