Good food. Good games. Good company.
Join Black Connect for a relaxed summer afternoon featuring catered BBQ, tabletop games created by Black-owned companies and Black game designers, and time to connect with BC members and guests at Sparkman Wharf.
Join Black Connect for a waterfront anniversary celebration as we mark seven years of ecosystem-building and introduce the next phase of Black Connect. An intimate evening of conversation, cocktails, music, and connection at Industrious at Sparkman Wharf.
This 3-session hybrid cohort is not about becoming a content creator. It’s about - Being understood - Being trusted - Being consistent. Using AI as a support tool—not a replacement for expertise. Sponsored by Writetic.
A coworking day for solopreneurs who value shared space and community, with the option to work independently or lean into peer support and collaboration.
Join us as we welcome CPA and financial planning expert Elbert T. Chester for a practical, interactive session designed specifically for entrepreneurs navigating the 2025 filing season.
An intimate evening for entrepreneurs to connect over drinks and explore their business models, assumptions, and direction through a facilitated one-table council conversation.
No pitching. No panels. Just honest dialogue and fresh perspective.
A creative experience designed to help entrepreneurs step into the new year with powerful visuals and confident storytelling.
This hybrid in-person/virtual event introduces Black Connect’s new sweat equity program that connects entrepreneurs with skilled professionals.
Join Black Connect members, community organizations, and local corporations for networking and refreshments in our new office space in Tampa.
This 4-week virtual cohort is sponsored by Writeitc and helps prepare entrepreneurs for the future of digital marketing.
Join us as we reflect on the past 6 years, share exciting updates, and discuss the path ahead.
Register for this webinar to learn more about a platform designed to help small businesses streamline content creation.
Join us for virtual workshops and one-one-one sessions to help entrepreneurs identify new opportunities, form partnerships, and learn best practices to grow.
Black Connect's Small Business Clinics are specially curated business mentoring & networking events that are suitable for businesses at any stage and for anyone thinking about starting a business.
Learn about business funding, retirement planning, debt and tax strategies for entrepreneurs and small business owners at our upcoming webinar
Photo: Kretonia Morgan, Founder & CEO of Favorable Image Public Relations Firm
Learn how to get your business pr-ready, strategies that small businesses can use to gain media exposure, and new pr services for Black Connect members!
Photo: Tiffany Jackman, Filmmaker and Owner of Tiffjack Productions
Learn about product placement and brand partnership opportunities for an upcoming film produced by Tiffany Jackman and starring industry veterans - award-winning actor Reggie Hayes and acclaimed actress Terri J. Vaughn.
Purchase a full conference registration or tickets to individual events. Full conference registration includes tickets to all 5 events, preferred seating, conference tote bag and conference t-shirt.
This event celebrates and supports Black entrepreneurs and small business owners. Professionals and seasoned business owners come together to share their knowledge and experience in various areas of expertise in discussions and one-on-one mentoring to help strengthen small businesses. Registration is required.
Pictured: Wuzzam Supa
An evening of discussion focused on Black Creators & Innovators featuring Wuzzam Supa - influencer and the Founder/CEO of The Crayon Case, a beauty brand that's a safe haven for amateur make-up artists and newbies. THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED.
At our start-up legal clinic, you will meet one-on-one with our partnering attorneys to discuss your business-related legal needs
This is an intimate VC business mentoring and networking event for Black Connect members only and we will only be selecting 10 participants. FeverPitch finalists will be given priority.
6 innovative entrepreneurs from around the country will pitch their businesses for a chance to advance to win a $10,000. business grant.
This one-hour workshop will help entrepreneurs craft a pitch deck that will help them go from idea to operation.
Join the Ultimate Makeover Contest and win a new website plus a one year Squarespace subscription. Apply by August 31st.
Photo: Dre Manning, Black Connect Member and Founder of SparQ Social
This interactive session will discuss marketing challenges for small business owners and demonstrate how the new SparQ Social platform saves entrepreneurs time and money by providing high-quality, ready-to-post content that is curated especially for small Black-owned businesses. 2 sessions. Registration required.
Join us in New York City to learn valuable information that can help you avoid costly legal mistakes and build a sustainable business.
Photo: Terri Wisdom, Harlem Network News
The conversation will address issues confronting Black Families and Communities and ask how the organizations, we belong to, can address, are addressing, and provide support.
Pictured: Payton McCoy, Esq.
Attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis offer a webinar that provides entrepreneurs and creatives with a better understanding of how the "work made for hire" doctrine impacts their business as well as some concrete ideas for how to manage potential risks.
The New York City Chapter of Black Connect is partnering with the New York Collaborative of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club to encourage members of Black business community to assertively join forces to win NYC, NYS and federally funded contracts.
