New Executive Director at Big Bend Minority Chamber

Antonia “Toni” Smith recently took the helm as the new executive director of the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, which serves minority- and women-owned businesses in five area counties.

Toni originally hails from Delray Beach and is a FAMU graduate. She has a background in funding and development and owned a public relations firm before joining the chamber.

Working with what she calls a “tremendous” board, she hopes to increase membership, forge new partnerships, increase the chamber’s presence outside of Leon County and take an active role in legislative advocacy for issues affecting minority- and women-owned businesses.

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