Experience the BLACKOUT!
If you’re serious about leveling up—your business, your network, and your access—this is where momentum is built.
The B.E.S.T. Blackout Experience brings together banking leaders, funders, corporate partners, entrepreneurs, and community influencers—all in one place, all ready to connect and do business.
June 10th kicks off with the Drive & Thrive Charity Golf Tournament, followed by the Success Summit & Expo economic empowerment conference on June 11th at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center. Featuring Dr. Boyce Watkins, delivering bold insights on wealth, ownership, and economic strategy.
This is where relationships are built, deals are sparked, and opportunities take shape.
Secure your spot. Come ready to connect with the people who can help you grow.
Drive & Thrive Charity Golf Tournament, June 10
Join us at Kennedy Golf Course for the B.E.S.T. Drive & Thrive Charity Golf Tournament, a day of golf, networking, and community impact. Proceeds support two youth initiatives: the B.E.S.T. Empowering Youth Economics (EYE) Financial Literacy Program and the CABPES Youth STEM Program, helping prepare the next generation for success.
We’re proud to welcome celebrity guest golfer, businessman, and 3-time Pro Bowler Rod Smith, former Denver Broncos wide receiver and Super Bowl champion, who will be joining players on the course for this exciting event. Register your team for a chance to win four (4) round-trip Southwest Airlines tickets! ⛳
Our 2026 Sponsors | Partners
African Leadership Group
AYA Foundation
Black Business Initiative
Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Enterprise Fund
Connect for Health Colorado
Denver Health
Denver Urban Spectrum
Denver Water
Denver Weekly News
FirstBank
Therapy Thursdays
Xcel Energy
Yourz by Dezign
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The 2025 B.E.S.T. Blackout Experience was nothing short of legendary! For four unforgettable days, Denver pulsed with Black excellence, innovation, and unapologetic celebration. From the fairways to the main stage, every moment sparked connections, leveled up businesses, and amplified voices that needed to be heard.
We didn’t just talk about change—we made it happen. Deals were closed. Movements were launched. Legacies were honored. And those who showed up left transformed. If you missed it… we’re not gonna lie—you missed out.
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