The Economic Development Committee hosted the first Annual NAACP Missouri City & Vicinity Business and Community Showcase Event on November 19 2022. The goal of this event was to engage small black business owners and community organizations through sharing their products and services with a physical display and a showcase pitch. Each participant had an opportunity to verbalize their products and/or service.  We also engaged our young entrepreneurs to participate by hosting an Elevator Pitch Contest. The winner is scheduled to receive our assistance with developing their business idea into a real business and $500 to jumpstart their business. The winner is Ms. Vonshea Little Cosmetics by V.