Post From Community: HYFIN to host “HYFIN Business Breakfast” at Radio Milwaukee on Feb. 21 with African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sarah Lahr
February 1, 2023
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HYFIN, a Radio Milwaukee station (WYMS-88.9FM HD2), will host the “HYFIN Business Breakfast” on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Radio Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point studios, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave., from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Hosted in conjunction with the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (AACCWI), the breakfast will be co-emceed by Nikki Purvis, President and CEO of the AACCWI, and Element Everest-Blanks, HYFIN brand ambassador and on-air host.
“The AACCWI is proud to join HYFIN for the upcoming Business Breakfast,” said Purvis. “As two organizations committed to amplifying Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, we look forward to discussing how businesses can effectively and authentically promote their products and services.”
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The event will feature a presentation from Radio Milwaukee, with special guest Emerald Mills of Turning Tables, on the opportunities for businesses to cultivate lasting professional relationships through underwriting with HYFIN. After the presentation, attendees will be able to network with one another and account executives at Radio Milwaukee. Complimentary breakfast for the event will be provided by Turning Tables.
“We hope to use this breakfast as a way to share with our community the ways that HYFIN can help support and amplify their business,” said HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody. “We’ll share examples about the dynamic relationships we’ve built with local businesses so far, like that of our collaborative relationship with Soul Brew Kombucha.”
Details for the morning are as follows:
The breakfast is free and open to all. Guests and business owners can register to attend at bit.ly/HYFINBizBreakfast. Media can download event artwork at bit.ly/HYFINBizBreakfastMedia.
For more information or interview requests, please contact Sarah Lahr at sarahm@radiomilwaukee.org or 815-260-7218.
About HYFIN
HYFIN is a media movement dedicated to playing the full spectrum of Black music and connecting the culture. A pioneer of the Urban Alternative format, Radio Milwaukee launched HYFIN on Juneteenth 2022 with the support of a $450,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. HYFIN broadcasts on-air at 88.9FM HD2, online at hyfin.org and via the HYFIN mobile app. Additionally, HYFIN is simulcast on 88.9FM HD1 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. every day.
About Radio Milwaukee
Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-88.9FM) has been a positive force for Milwaukee on air, online and in the community since its 2007 launch. Through its creative programming and content, non-commercial Radio Milwaukee utilizes a multimedia platform for creating a better, more inclusive and engaged community. 88Nine broadcasts and streams a unique blend of musical styles, including at least one song by a Milwaukee artist each hour, and short Uniquely Milwaukee stories that foster engagement and positive change. On 88.9FM-HD2 and hyfin.org, the station operates an Urban Alternative channel, HYFIN, that focuses on connecting with young, diverse audiences through the full spectrum of Black music. The organization runs a 24/7 all-Milwaukee music channel at 414Music.fm online and 88.9FM-HD3 on-air. The award-winning station receives the great majority of its financial support from its 6,000 contributing members, more than 150 underwriters and 25 foundations. Learn more about Radio Milwaukee and stream the station at RadioMilwaukee.org or via the Radio Milwaukee mobile app.