06-05-2025
Caribbean business leaders to meet in Delaware for historic business leadership summit
Caribbean culture and emerging leadership will be in the spotlight as leaders from five Caribbean nations will gather in Delaware for a landmark event celebrating heritage, innovation and professional growth. Aimed at transforming traditional business networks and fostering next-generation Caribbean-American leadership, the two-day conference will unfold on June 6 and 7.
The celebration will include a gala at the Delaware Historical Society and a professional leadership conference at OperaDelaware.
The summit, organized by the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of the Northeast, will bring together a diplomatic delegation in Delaware for the first time to focus on Caribbean-centered business and cultural initiatives.
Christopher Chaplin, Jamaica's Honorary Consul in Philadelphia, speaks at the African Diaspora Finance and Investment Conference at the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center near New Castle on Feb. 22, 2025.
In a gathering highlighting the growing influence of Caribbean-American leadership on the region's economic and cultural landscape, the invited attendees include the ambassador of the Bahamas to the United Nations; the consular generals from Hait, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago; and the consulate general from Guyana.
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Empowering Caribbean American professionals
The event arrives at a pivotal moment for Caribbean American professionals in the region, according to Lexi Whilby, founder and executive director of Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of the Northeast. Whilby noted that young entrepreneurs and professionals in the area face barriers in accessing capital and breaking into industries where diverse representation remains limited. This event is meant to demonstrate how collective effort and shared culture can unlock new opportunities.
Lexi Whilby, founder and executive director of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of the Northeast.
Panels and networking sessions will explore how Caribbean American leaders are using technology, storytelling and collaboration to build businesses and networks that reflect their identities.
Organizers also describe the summit as a dynamic cultural and professional exchange, bringing Caribbean Americans and allies together for an immersive experience centered on identity, leadership and impact.
For more information, visit the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of the Northeast website.
You can contact staff reporter Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Caribbean professionals to gather for Delaware leadership conference
