Danielle Douglas

“all are destined for greatness when achieving their mission and living their vision.”

MEET DANIELLE

CHANGE AGENT | CAPACITY BUILDER | ADVOCATE

Danielle Douglas is a New York based business advisor, coach, and facilitator. Over the past three decades, she has worked in both the private and public sectors in a broad range of professional capacities.

She earned her B.A in 1988 from Syracuse University. Danielle Douglas is President of Inspire Enterprise, Inc. a boutique business advisory firm focused on building the capacity of Minority and Women Business Enterprises to sustain and grow their businesses for greater impact on their clients, families, employees, and communities … 

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Black Business Owners Forum

Danielle Douglas founded the Black Business Owners Forum in October 2020 in response to the lack of MWBE legislation creating a framework to catapult strong minority businesses. She witnessed Black businesses experiencing lack of access to capital and limited contract opportunities. Thus the Black Business Owners Forum was launched to help Tri-state Black Business Enterprises get contract-ready for contract opportunities.

Held annually, Black Business Owners Forum provides a vital and valuable platform that empowers Black business owners in construction and professional services through resources, education, opportunities and direct connections to developers, corporations, organizations and industry leaders.

The Council for Black Business Enterprises

Danielle founded The Council for Black Business Enterprises in August of 2020. It is a community of stakeholders who have taken on the shared responsibility to address the disparities experienced by Black Business Enterprises in the public and private contracting systems. 

The Council is comprised of influencers who have come together to be Champions for Black Business Enterprises by creating real, meaningful change, as well as changing mindset, biases and processes to be inclusive.

The Council serves as a platform to hear and listen to the needs of Black Business Owners to identify and implement practical solutions as well as positively influence systems that exclude Black Business Enterprises.

Since inception The Council of Black Business Enterprises has:

  • participated in Inspire Enterprises’ Black Business Owners Forum 2020 and 2021.

  • planned and delivered our inaugural event, Access to Capital: Bridging the Gap in February of 2021 in celebration of Black History Month.

  • created and delivered the Streetwise Stronger: Engage.Elevate.Expand capacity building program for thirty (30) black business enterprises in the construction industry. 

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Danielle has a great understanding of the needs of the MWBE community, and a passion for addressing those needs.

Tanya Pope

AVP, University Supplier Diversity Columbia University Facilities & OperationsFounding Member, The Council for Black Business Enterprises

Danielle brings an unique set of skills "to the table." She is not only a great facilitator, but she also intimately understands the local MWBE business community as being one herself. Her knowledge and personality have also enabled her to understand the needs of all business types to offer them the resources they need to be successful.

DaJuan Williams

Owner, Solomon Builders Corp.

The NYS Small Business Development Center at York College utilized the services of Danielle Douglas as a consultant. Throughout her tenure, her mentoring, counseling and technical assistance to our clients was exceptional. She empowered many local businesses and MWBEs with the skills to scale their operation.

Harry Wells

Director, Small Business Development Center at York College

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MEET DANIELLE

     Danielle Douglas is a New York based business advisor, coach, and facilitator. Over the past three decades, she has worked in both the private and public sectors in a broad range of professional capacities.

     She earned her B.A in 1988 from Syracuse University. Danielle Douglas is President of Inspire Enterprise, Inc. a boutique business advisory firm focused on building the capacity of Minority and Women Business Enterprises to sustain and grow their businesses for greater impact on their clients, families, employees, and communities.

     Danielle was raised and still resides in Southeast Queens. She has been a resident of the community for over forty years. She has participated in the vibrancy of her community by advocating for small business owners as a professional and supporting them as a local consumer.

     As a trailblazer, Danielle inspires other “movers and shakers” to learn new ideas and take positive action. Her business acumen serves as a foundation for leaders to expand their knowledge base and skills.

     In addition, Danielle consults organizations to address the real world issues and challenges of today’s business environment by creating and executing strategies to successfully achieve their mission.

     As a consultant, Danielle has lent her expertise in building the capacity of MWBEs in critical areas such as MWBE Certification, business operations, and access to capital. She understands the vital importance of the old adage, Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

     She also provides expertise to organizations in the development, implementation, and facilitation of their capacity building programs for MWBE businesses.

     Moreover, she serves as a resource for organizations utilizing MWBE businesses for procurement opportunities by assisting in the outreach, recruitment, and capacity building of MWBEs to achieve their participation goals.

     Danielle understood there was more work to be done. The pandemic and Black Lives Matter Movement declared that in no uncertain terms. The disparity within the MWBE community needed to be addressed. As a result, she founded The Council of Black Business Enterprises in August 2020 and planned the first annual Black Business Owners Forum that took place on October 15, 2020.

     Her philosophy is “all are destined for greatness when achieving their mission and living their vision.”

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