learn more about OUR FORWARD THINKING MISSION & MOVEMENT
A FEW OF OUR SPECIAL GUESTS
DIA SIMMS
President,
Combs Enterprises
STEVEN HIGHTOWER
CEO & Founder,
Hightowers Patroleum Co.
ED GORDON
Emmy Award Winning Broadcaster
Dr. Gina Paige
Co-Founder, African Ancestry Inc.
QUENTIN JAMES
Co-Founder, Vestige
Strategies
ZIM UGOCHUKO
Founder, TravelNoire
"Every year the USBC Conference provides a platform that connects the nations leading black owned businesses forging relationships for tremendous growth! I am excited for the same opportunity this year."
Jean Howard
Founder & President, Black Male Entrepreneur Institute
DAY 1 SESSION PREVIEW
July 26th
Chamber Leaders track
The value of statistics & innovation
The statistics provided will objectively outline and justify the demand for innovation and development of various products or programs you o er or members and place value and impact on the initiatives you are currently producing.
business owner track
How to grow a billion dollar business
While no two companies are the same and what works for most may not work for all, hear from successful businesses owners on how they overcame challenges unique to our community with hard work, a smart strategy and laser-sharp focus. Come learn and hear if their recipe for success is one that can work for you.
young entrepreneurs track
Growth through servant leadership
There is a business advantage behind being a servant leader - one who focuses on the growth and well- being of the people and communities they belong. Learn ways to take your career and business to the next level by putting the needs of others rst and helping them perform at their highest potential while positioning your business to grow.
LUNCHEON
Fireside with Dia Simms
Chamber Leaders track
The value of advisory boards for fundraising
Whether for programs or fundraising efforts, an effective advisory board can expand the organizational capacity of your chamber and
the impact of your brand as an ambassador. This workshop will explore that best practices for establishing, defining the roles, and creating shared value for your advisory board members.
business owner track
Alternative funding solutions
Don’t miss this “no holds barred” conversation that gives you alternative methods to nance the next stage of growth. Hear from business owners whose experiences will share “out of the box” solutions beyond traditional bank financing through teaming ventures, retirement assets, equity and cash ow management.
young entrepreneurs track
The economics of the food industry
Creating jobs, impacting a sustainable ecosystem, positioning farmers to compete, and addressing the disparities that rural and urban communities struggle to afford and have access to healthy food and farming options. Hear from experts across the food industry including farmers, restaurant owners and non-profits as they break though this industry and push the envelope to provide solutions.
Millennial Entrepreneurs
Take advantage of A SPECIAL DiscountED Admission + LunchEON
Investing in the people and systems to make the services we provide our businesses owners impactful and of value is essential to scaling our chambers to success. The better your team is positioned, the higher quality of services your chamber can o er. The better value you provide your members, the stronger the businesses we represent will be positioned to grow, thus making an economic impact on the communities we live in, work and look to succeed.
business owner track
The business of disaster relief
In 2017 FEMA funding totaled $6.7 billion. As natural disasters continue to plague our country and drain the resources of local agencies, how can black-owned businesses take part in the federal economy to rebuild the cities that are home to a majority of black families?
young entrepreneurs track
How to build your business to 6-figures
Join a cast of highly motivated, young, and ambitious entrepreneurs that have skyrocketed their business to 6- figures and beyond. This panel provides a perspective from those who understand the dynamics of young adulthood while also building a business, family, and life. How to get organized, how to be productive, how to formulate your vision, fund your dreams, scale and so much more.
LUNCHEON
Presentation by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Chamber Leaders track
CDFI-Preparing for the future
In effort to create more value in the services of our chambers, it is essential that we play a major role in providing access to capital to our members. Becoming a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) is a unique way to expand the capacity of our partner financial institutions, to provide credit, capital and financial services to promote economic development in the communities we serve.
business owner track
How to do business with corporations
This informal matchmaking session will outline our partners supplier diversity initiatives in their organizations and present current opportunities to do business with their corporations. PRESENTERS INCLUDE:
Representatives from JP Morgan Chase; T-Mobile; Verizon; Southern California Edison; Caesars Entertainment; AARP and AT&T
young entrepreneurs track
Keys to modern marketing & branding
TravelNoire was founded by Zim Ugochukwu in 2013 as
a means to help educate and teach people how to integrate travel into their own lives. #TravelNoire is online global community for black travelers in search of ideas of where to go, where to stay, and deals to get there. In 2017, the company was acquired by Blavity, Inc.
The National Harbor Awaits...
A TOP NOTCH EXPERIENCE FOR TOP NOTCH BUSINESS OWNERS
