Economic Development

The MRAC Economic Development Committee is committed to encouraging and empowering our community to become financially literate and economically self-sufficient. In fulfilling our commitment to Delta Sigma Theta’s FIVE-POINT Thrust, we seek to provide monthly programming, as well as quarterly and annual events to ensure education and exposure are provided to the community we serve and beyond. We do this through the development and implementation of programs that address the Financial Planning and Consumer Literacy needs of our community.

For more information about the chapter’s initiatives around this thrust, please contact the committee chair at economic@dstmrac.com.

Community Economic Empowerment Summit (CEES)

As our committee’s signature event, the Community Economic Empower Summit is designed to empower families and businesses through education and resources related to budgeting, financial planning, and entrepreneurship.

EntreprenHER Monthly Virtual Series

For 2025-2026, we are featuring a series of virtual monthly events on topics to help entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs in building their business. Each session will be the 2nd Wednesday of the month from October to March. To learn more and register for the event, click HERE.

Dfree Cohort Program

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has partnered with the Dfree Global Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization charged with leading the African American community to financial freedom through content, curriculum, training, tools and access to professionals. At the local level, Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter will be hosting a Dfree Program to teach a cohort of community members financial literacy best practices to advance their financial fortitude.

Youth Pitch Competition

Leading the next generation to become more financially empowered and literate to conquer the global world ahead of them, we conduct a youth pitch competition to provide education on financial literacy and business management, as well as funding opportunities for youth community members on their business ideas or ventures.