2nd Annual Women's History Month Breakfast

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The Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County invites you to our 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Breakfast, a powerful morning of inspiration, networking, and celebration of women making history in business, leadership, and community impact.

This year’s event is proudly hosted in partnership with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, a dedicated advocate for the arts and cultural diversity in our region.

Why Attend?

✔️ Engaging Discussion – Hear from dynamic women leaders who are breaking barriers and shaping the future.
✔️ Meaningful Networking – Connect with like-minded professionals, business owners, and community advocates.
✔️ Empowerment & Inspiration – Gain insights and motivation from women at the forefront of change and success.

Special Recognition & Guest Speaker

🎖 Honorees:

• Mrs. Josie Studstill – Owner, Cityside Printing
• Dr. Alisha Winn – Owner, Consider the Culture

🎤 Guest Speaker:

• Dr. Linda Collymore – CEO, Producer, Author & Community Advocate

This year, we are honored to welcome Dr. Linda A. Collymore as our keynote speaker. Dr. Collymore is a transformative leader, business owner, and philanthropist whose impact spans business, community advocacy, and leadership development. With expertise in organizational leadership, finance, and human resource management, she has spent her career empowering communities and fostering meaningful change.

Join us as we celebrate the contributions of extraordinary women and highlight Dr. Collymore’s insights on leadership, business success, and creating lasting impact in our communities.

Honorees’ Biographies

Mrs. Josie Studstill

Owner, Cityside Signature Printing

Born in Georgia, Josie Studstill moved to West Palm Beach with her family in 1956. She was raised on 5th Street between Sapodilla Avenue and Rosemary Avenue and received her early education in Palm Beach County. A proud graduate of Roosevelt High School (Class of 1964), she furthered her education at Roosevelt Junior College and Palm Beach State College.

Josie learned the value of hard work early in life, starting her first job at 14 years old at the Palm Beach County Kindergarten and Referral Board, where she worked throughout high school. She later worked at ITT Semiconductors for eight years, eventually being promoted to Sales Correspondence, becoming the first Black woman to hold this position at the company's West Palm Beach Plant.

After being laid off from ITT, she worked for the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners for 11 years, advancing from Clerk Typist to Director’s Secretary, and later to Citizen Participation Specialist in the Planning Department.

In 1988, Josie took a leap into entrepreneurship, opening Ink Well Printing Company on Okeechobee Boulevard and Military Trail, becoming the second Black woman to own a printing company in Palm Beach County. After three years, she partnered with Port Printing Company in Riviera Beach. Today, she has successfully operated Cityside Signature Printing at Cityside Suites for over 32 years.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 Successful Business of the Year Award – Minority Business Development Center (1988)
🏆 National Association of Black Professional Women Organization Award
🏆 City of Riviera Beach "Shero" Award (2012)

A dedicated mentor, Josie trains and employs young people in the printing industry, helping them develop technical skills and confidence. Her life motto is:

🗣️ "To Always Love and Never Ever Give Up."

Josie is married to her high school classmate, Henry Studstill, and they have two children, Darren Studstill and Anitra Moss, along with three grandsons, Devin, David, and Lynden.

Dr. Alisha R. Winn

Owner, Consider the Culture

Alisha R. Winn, Ph.D. is an applied cultural anthropologist whose work focuses on race, class, identity, educational disparities, historic preservation, and community engagement.

She holds a:
🎓 Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology – University of South Florida
🎓 M.A. in Anthropology – Georgia State University
🎓 B.A. in Anthropology – Florida Atlantic University
🎓 B.A. in Sociology – Bethune-Cookman University

Dr. Winn is an adjunct professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s School of Ministry, where she integrates community-engaged research and applied anthropology into the classroom.

Through her company, Consider the Culture, Dr. Winn collaborates with government agencies, community organizations, schools, and religious institutions on topics related to race, cultural belief systems, and language.

She currently consults on historic preservation and community-building efforts for the City of West Palm Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in the Historic Northwest District. She is also the project director for the Palm Beach County African American Oral History Pilot Project, which enables youth to preserve and document the stories of community elders.

Community Contributions

🔹 Board Member – City of West Palm Beach Mayor’s Taskforce for Racial and Ethnic Equality
🔹 Board Member – Historical Society of Palm Beach County
🔹 Consultant & Lead Facilitator – Numerous community-engaged projects, including:

• Storm of ’28 Memorial Park Coalition, Inc. – Raising awareness about the mass gravesite of 674 Black victims of the 1928 storm
• West Palm Beach Museum Planning Project – Historic Roosevelt High School
• Historic Northwest Pioneer Banners

Dr. Winn’s work has been featured in academic journals, heritage publications, and oral history documentaries.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Linda A. Collymore

CEO, Producer, Author & Community Advocate

Dr. Linda A. Collymore is a visionary leader, business coach, and mentor dedicated to empowering individuals and communities. She is the CEO of Dominion Business Enterprises, Inc., and has an extensive background in business administration, finance, organizational leadership, and human resource management.

📌 Founder of OKIMCA & OKISOM – Leadership resource & ministry school
📌 Vice President, Palm Beach County Clergy Alliance – Connecting government officials, law enforcement, and community leaders
📌 Organizer of the "Power of Honor" Summit – Focusing on community restoration and collaboration
📌 Advocate for Social Change – Honored activists and families affected by social injustices, including the Corey Jones case

Dr. Collymore has received numerous accolades for her transformational leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy for justice and community well-being.

Join Us in Celebration!

🎉 Be part of this special occasion as we honor three phenomenal women and celebrate leadership, cultural impact, and community empowerment.

Secure Your Seat Today!

We look forward to celebrating with you!