Melinda C. Sylvester will facilitate the Workforce Development Hiring
Event for this year’s festival. She is the current the President /
CEO of the Georgia Greater Black Chamber of Commerce located in
Fayetteville, Georgia serving the state of Georgia. Melinda has
extensive experience in leading Black Chambers of Commerce and
connecting Communities. Under her leadership as President and forward
thinker: the Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce won
National Black Chamber of the Year for the work their chamber did
during Hurricane Katrina. And was very successful is securing
contracts for Chamber members.[Will assist sister chambers affected
by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana] Currently, the Georgia
Greater Black Chamber of Commerce launched December 1, 2016 and
immediately grew to an impressive over 250+ membership and continues
to grow. Melinda thanks her husband Clarence Sylvester’s for his
support and prayers. GGBCC first President [And now Lifetime Honorary
Chair] was successful entrepreneur; Founder of This Is It Restaurants
and Jesus and Butch!
Melinda C. Sylvester states, “I received a request from Harry Alford to launch and fill the void of a Statewide Black Chamber under NBCC in Georgia. Because of our long-term relationship, I answered the call and shared the vision with these awesome business owners who came on board: Chandra Winford, Gloria Thompson, Ruth and Michael Anazi, Carrie Johnson, Cardelia Reid, Alonia Jones, David Gary, Byron Williams, Rev. Elijah Hill, Dr. Robert Baffour, Dr. Toni Muhammad, Jennifer Jackson and now many others. Today; we are very humble to be able to serve the State of Georgia through GGBCC. GGBCC represents a futuristic, all-inclusive, highly innovative way to do business and strengthen the community through individual and collective business endeavors. GGBCC offers hands on mentoring to Black /African American, minority, emerging, small, medium, veterans and women owned businesses to foster success that will uplift the entire community, region and state. Please check GGBCC out: www.ggbcc.org or call GGBCC @ 678-922-9892 We welcome you to join today!
Also A Publisher; Melinda Sylvester started her media career as Sales Manager for the The Daily Advertiser (A Gannett Newspaper Company). The Holy Spirit called her to start a magazine. Her career experience also includes General Manager for KNEk Radio Stations, Store Manager for Restaurant Chain. Faith & Soul News Magazine was birth 14 years ago. Again with the Loving support of Her Husband Clarence Sylvester, children: Julius and Clara, Her Loving Mother Theresa, Siblings: Helena / Linda and family. Under the Spiritual Leadership of the late Minister Margarette Wiltz Boone; Melinda’s journey with Faith & Soul News Magazine has earned FASMG National, State , Regional and Local Awards. Especially coverage on Hurricane Katrina, President Obama’s Inauguration, Essence Festival, Stellar Award, BET Awards and many other notable events. FASMG publishes in Louisiana and Georgia. [Covers Houston and will be assisting with Hurricane Harvey]
Melinda moved to Fayetteville, Georgia when her husband heard his calling from the Holy Spirit to move there. Being an obedient servant of God and wife she relocated their family magazine and has been the beacon light for families in Fayette County. FASMG launched: FASMG Community Reunion; A Huge Success; by bringing a Community together. Melinda’s passion: to write stories about families and connecting them to communities through the Holy Spirit even though they do not look like everyone or come from the same belief or background. [As the body of Christ connects us all] Check out FASMG: www.faithandsoul.net or call 770-412-2331. We welcome you to advertise and subscribe Today! Check Out Melinda and GGBBC at this years festival!
Melinda C. Sylvester states, “I received a request from Harry Alford to launch and fill the void of a Statewide Black Chamber under NBCC in Georgia. Because of our long-term relationship, I answered the call and shared the vision with these awesome business owners who came on board: Chandra Winford, Gloria Thompson, Ruth and Michael Anazi, Carrie Johnson, Cardelia Reid, Alonia Jones, David Gary, Byron Williams, Rev. Elijah Hill, Dr. Robert Baffour, Dr. Toni Muhammad, Jennifer Jackson and now many others. Today; we are very humble to be able to serve the State of Georgia through GGBCC. GGBCC represents a futuristic, all-inclusive, highly innovative way to do business and strengthen the community through individual and collective business endeavors. GGBCC offers hands on mentoring to Black /African American, minority, emerging, small, medium, veterans and women owned businesses to foster success that will uplift the entire community, region and state. Please check GGBCC out: www.ggbcc.org or call GGBCC @ 678-922-9892 We welcome you to join today!
Also A Publisher; Melinda Sylvester started her media career as Sales Manager for the The Daily Advertiser (A Gannett Newspaper Company). The Holy Spirit called her to start a magazine. Her career experience also includes General Manager for KNEk Radio Stations, Store Manager for Restaurant Chain. Faith & Soul News Magazine was birth 14 years ago. Again with the Loving support of Her Husband Clarence Sylvester, children: Julius and Clara, Her Loving Mother Theresa, Siblings: Helena / Linda and family. Under the Spiritual Leadership of the late Minister Margarette Wiltz Boone; Melinda’s journey with Faith & Soul News Magazine has earned FASMG National, State , Regional and Local Awards. Especially coverage on Hurricane Katrina, President Obama’s Inauguration, Essence Festival, Stellar Award, BET Awards and many other notable events. FASMG publishes in Louisiana and Georgia. [Covers Houston and will be assisting with Hurricane Harvey]
Melinda moved to Fayetteville, Georgia when her husband heard his calling from the Holy Spirit to move there. Being an obedient servant of God and wife she relocated their family magazine and has been the beacon light for families in Fayette County. FASMG launched: FASMG Community Reunion; A Huge Success; by bringing a Community together. Melinda’s passion: to write stories about families and connecting them to communities through the Holy Spirit even though they do not look like everyone or come from the same belief or background. [As the body of Christ connects us all] Check out FASMG: www.faithandsoul.net or call 770-412-2331. We welcome you to advertise and subscribe Today! Check Out Melinda and GGBBC at this years festival!
