"CONNECTING IS KEY TO SUCCESS! Venard Alexander is an inspiring leader in the area of Business, Edcstion snd Workforce Development. He has a Bachelor's in Secondary& Instruction (Adult Education) from Point Park University. In 2006, Vernard Alexander created the Minority Networking Exchange because of hs concern with the retention of minority owners business in Western PA. Vernard host business and social networking events. He is always looking for opportunities to educate and connect those intrested in Entrepreneurship.
These events have garnered an increase in revenue for businesses, provided extensive networks for business owners & the community as well as played a key role in creating flourishing collaborations.
With the number of business successes Vernard has created, he also provides Business Coaching which assists people in the process of starting, expanding and/or growing a business. Vernard has a team of highly skilled consultants that incluces Lawyers,accountants, events planners, personal assistants,human resource expert and more. Vernard utilize social media to promote business and non profits. Most recently, he has used his social media network(11,000+followers) to work on the campaigns of Bill Peduto ( Mayor of Pittsburgh, PA), State Representative Edward Gainey and Pittsburgh City Councilwomen Deborah Gross. In addition to the above , Vernard serves on the board for Building Bridges for Bussiness.