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McKinney Black History Month Annual CEO Breakfast Series 📅 Date: February 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM 📍 Location: Independent Financial Headquarters 🎟 FREE Event | Complimentary Breakfast Included Get ready for an inspiring and powerful morning as we celebrate Black excellence, business leadership, and community impact at the McKinney Black History Month CEO Breakfast Series! This year, we are honored to welcome Roland Parrish, CEO of Parrish Restaurants, a trailblazing business empire ranked the #1 Black-Owned Business in North Texas for the past five years by the Dallas Business Journal. With an incredible career spanning entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and transformative real estate investments, Roland Parrish has set the bar for success and service. Guiding this engaging and insightful fireside chat will be none other than the dynamic Lady Jade, celebrated media personality and community leader. Together, they’ll dive into Parrish’s journey of resilience, innovation, and giving back, leaving you motivated and empowered. Why You Should Attend: ✅ Exclusive insights from a top CEO and philanthropist ✅ Networking with business and community leaders ✅ A delicious breakfast while engaging in an inspiring conversation ✅ A celebration of Black excellence and leadership 🎟 Reserve Your Free Spot Now! Space is limited, so secure your seat for this must-attend event today! We can’t wait to see you there! 🔥 |
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CEO BREAKFAST SERIES
FEB 20, 2025 7:30a to 9:30a at the Independent Financial Headquarters With Parrish Restaurants CEO Roland Parrish CEO, Parrish Restaurants, Ltd. | Visionary Business Leader | Philanthropic Investor
Roland Parrish is the CEO of Parrish Restaurants, Ltd., a multi-unit franchise operation that owns and operates 25 restaurants across Dallas and surrounding areas. Under his leadership, the company has been ranked the #1 Black-Owned Business in North Texas for the past five years by the Dallas Business Journal, based on sales and workforce size. His entrepreneurial acumen and strategic growth initiatives have made Parrish Restaurants a standout success in the region’s business landscape. Business Leadership & Real Estate Investments Beyond his restaurant empire, Parrish is a key investor and driver of transformational real estate projects. He is the second-largest investor in the Re-Imaging Red Bird Project, a $200 million redevelopment initiative revitalizing South Dallas. This visionary project includes:
Corporate & Community Impact Parrish’s influence extends beyond business into philanthropy and education. His $2 million leadership gift enabled the renovation and renaming of the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management and Economics at Purdue University—the first facility at Purdue named after an African American. Additionally, his commitment to global philanthropy led to the establishment of the Rev. John and Marie Parrish Medical Clinic in Uganda, which serves more than 6,000 orphans annually. Parrish actively serves on several high-profile boards, shaping corporate and nonprofit initiatives, including:
Parrish’s impact has earned him numerous prestigious accolades, including:
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