GPBCC President-Kerwin Brown, Diana Gregory, Phoenix Mayor-Greg Stanton
In 2007, I stood on the stage of the Ritz Carlton as a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce and the Dinner Chair for the 7th Annual Dinner. At that time, I had aspirations for becoming an entrepreneur when I retired. Six years later, GFM is the recipient of the 2013 Black Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award.
What a blessing! I am so grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community with my time and service to over 5,000 seniors. It was a privilege for me to accept the award on behalf of the seniors and the volunteers that provide service to the seniors.
I would like to thank The Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce Board, staff, members and friends that voted for GFM., the Board of Directors for Gregory’s Fresh Market Place/Diana Gregory Outreach Services for their ongoing support, advice, and financial support, my coach Dr. Joel Martin, the sponsors and partners for Gregory’s Fresh Market Place, and my many volunteers, especially Rufus McClain who keeps the operation moving. A big thanks to Archie Welch who was instrumental in helping me launch the business and is on the Board of Directors and Sylvester Holmes, Attorney and Board member for everything that he does.
GFM sponsors include Southwest Gas, Walgreens, ONECare by Care 1st Health Plan Arizona, Inc., Majerle’s Sports Grill, Southwest Airlines, Chase Bank and the Arizona Informant. Without our sponsors and the dedicated volunteers who are deeply committed to this cause, GFM would not exist. They are an integral part of GFM.
The partners for GFM are Peddler’s Son Produce, GoldStar Communications, Triad West, Robert Ferguson, Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce, Phoenix Revitalization Corporation, and Black Book Arizona.