Sessions
Opening Breakfast Powered By KeyBank
8:30 am - 11:30 am
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We’ll kick-off the event with a hearty Continental Breakfast where we will present:
The State of Black Business in Colorado
Elevating Leadership to Create Transformational Change
Diversity is Not Enough: How Inclusion and Equity Drive Lasting Change
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) as an area of focus has seemingly increased since 2020. Join an executive panel to understand what DE&I really means in 2023, why is it important, what is the role of allies and what strategies make a DE&I program effective and what should we expect in the future.
Intended Audience:
Business owners, business resource providers, supplier diversity and procurement professionals; DE&I professionals (corporate, government, nonprofit, and educational institutions) of all persuasions.
Success Summit Legacy Luncheon
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Come hungry, leave full of information and inspiration!
‘Big Jon’ Platt, Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Publishing is coming home for a Fireside Chat with 9News Anchor Alexandra Lewis when he’ll share his rules for success.
Luncheon activities also include the Women in Leadership & Management Award (WiLMA)* presentation and B.E.S.T’s 2028 Project Overview.
*The WiLMA was created to honor the legacy of the Honorable Wilma J. Webb, who served Colorado and the nation as Denver’s first active First Lady and first African American woman to be Denver’s First Lady, the U.S. Labor Department’s first woman to be Regional Administrator for Region VIII, and District 8’s first woman to be elected to the Colorado House of Representatives, is a public servant and leader who has, without question, served with distinction. She is the first and only Colorado African American woman who has served on all three levels of our government.
This annual award is presented to an individual who has exhibited selfless commitment to her community via volunteer efforts and/or corporate support that has made a positive difference in the lives of others. The WiLMA Award recognizes women who offer their time, talent and resources to improve the community in one or more of the following areas: women’s services, social services, youth or senior activities, health care, the arts, justice, education, housing, community growth and development; or politics.Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204
Session: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Through Homeownership
Presented by Elevations Community Land Trust
Come in out of the heat and shop our marketplace, learn from our info-sessions, and eat from our Food Truck vendors!
Hair & Beauty
Health & Wellness
Clothing
Art
Personal Finance
Recruiters
Food Trucks
Live Entertainment
More!
FREE ADMISSION (Expo Only)heraton Downtown Denver
1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202
Come for the information, inspiration, and networking; Stay for the fun!
8:30 am - 11:30 am:
Opening Breakfast
The State of Black Business in Colorado
Elevating Leadership to Create Transformational Change
Diversity is Not Enough: How Inclusion and Equity Drive Lasting Change
11:30 am - 1:30 pm:
Success Summit Legacy Luncheon
"Fireside Chat" with "Big Jon" Platt, Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Publishing, and Emmy Award-winning 9News Anchor and luncheon emcee, Alexandra Lewis.
Women in Leadership & Management Award (WiLMA) Presentation
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm:
The Color of Capital (general session)
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm:
The New Frontier is GREEN: Exploring Emerging Market Business Opportunities (general session)
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: TBA
5:30 - 7:00 pm:
Post-Event Reception
Why subject yourself to rush-hour traffic when you could savor delicious food, refreshing drinks, and valuable networking opportunities instead? Stay a little longer and let the traffic clear while you enjoy a truly satisfying experience.
*Agenda subject to change
Purchase your All-access Pass now.
The Color of Capital
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Presented by The Collective for the Advancement of BIPOC+ Business
This thought-provoking session explores the intersection of race, power, and economics. Ms. Shoots will delve into the ways in which economic systems have historically and currently perpetuated inequalities based on skin color. The session will examine the impact of racialized capitalism on individuals, communities, and society as a whole, and provide entrepreneurs with the information necessary to effectively access the funding needed to start or scale their businesses.
Intended Audience:
Black business owners, entrepreneurs looking for funding to start or scale their own venture, and funders/lenders.We’ll kick-off the event with a hearty Continental Breakfast where we will present:
The State of Black Business in Colorado
Elevating Leadership to Create Transformational Change
Diversity is Not Enough: How Inclusion and Equity Drive Lasting Change
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) as an area of focus has seemingly increased since 2020. Join an executive panel to understand what DE&I really means in 2023, why is it important, what is the role of allies and what strategies make a DE&I program effective and what should we expect in the future.
Intended Audience:
Business owners, business resource providers, supplier diversity and procurement professionals; DE&I professionals (corporate, government, nonprofit, and educational institutions) of all persuasions.
The New Frontier is GREEN: Exploring Emerging Market Business Opportunities
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
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Emerging markets are an increasingly popular target for businesses looking to tap into new sources of growth and innovation. From Electric Vehicles to Clean Energy, these markets offer unique opportunities and challenges for companies of all sizes.
In this session, we'll explore emerging market business opportunities. We'll cover the latest trends in clean energy, growth trends, and forecasts for some of the most promising climate-friendly emerging markets around the globe. Our expert panelists will share their insights and experiences on what it takes to succeed in these markets and provide actionable strategies for companies looking to be part of these new markets.
Topics we'll cover include:
Key trends and opportunities in clean energy markets
Challenges and risks of doing business in emerging markets
Strategies for successfully entering and operating in emerging markets
Whether you're a startup or a multinational corporation, this session will provide you with valuable insights for exploring emerging market business opportunities.Come hungry, leave full of information and inspiration!
‘Big Jon’ Platt, Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Publishing is coming home for a Fireside Chat with 9News Anchor Alexandra Lewis when he’ll share his rules for success.
Luncheon activities also include the Women in Leadership & Management Award (WiLMA)* presentation and B.E.S.T’s 2028 Project Overview.
*The WiLMA was created to honor the legacy of the Honorable Wilma J. Webb, who served Colorado and the nation as Denver’s first active First Lady and first African American woman to be Denver’s First Lady, the U.S. Labor Department’s first woman to be Regional Administrator for Region VIII, and District 8’s first woman to be elected to the Colorado House of Representatives, is a public servant and leader who has, without question, served with distinction. She is the first and only Colorado African American woman who has served on all three levels of our government.
This annual award is presented to an individual who has exhibited selfless commitment to her community via volunteer efforts and/or corporate support that has made a positive difference in the lives of others. The WiLMA Award recognizes women who offer their time, talent and resources to improve the community in one or more of the following areas: women’s services, social services, youth or senior activities, health care, the arts, justice, education, housing, community growth and development; or politics.Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204
Session: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Through Homeownership
Presented by Elevations Community Land Trust
Come in out of the heat and shop our marketplace, learn from our info-sessions, and eat from our Food Truck vendors!
Hair & Beauty
Health & Wellness
Clothing
Art
Personal Finance
Recruiters
Food Trucks
Live Entertainment
More!
FREE ADMISSION (Expo Only)heraton Downtown Denver
1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202
Come for the information, inspiration, and networking; Stay for the fun!
8:30 am - 11:30 am:
Opening Breakfast
The State of Black Business in Colorado
Elevating Leadership to Create Transformational Change
Diversity is Not Enough: How Inclusion and Equity Drive Lasting Change
11:30 am - 1:30 pm:
Success Summit Legacy Luncheon
"Fireside Chat" with "Big Jon" Platt, Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Publishing, and Emmy Award-winning 9News Anchor and luncheon emcee, Alexandra Lewis.
Women in Leadership & Management Award (WiLMA) Presentation
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm:
The Color of Capital (general session)
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm:
The New Frontier is GREEN: Exploring Emerging Market Business Opportunities (general session)
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: TBA
5:30 - 7:00 pm:
Post-Event Reception
Why subject yourself to rush-hour traffic when you could savor delicious food, refreshing drinks, and valuable networking opportunities instead? Stay a little longer and let the traffic clear while you enjoy a truly satisfying experience.
*Agenda subject to change
Purchase your All-access Pass now.
Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Through Homeownership
Presented by Elevations Community Land Trust
JUNE10 - Free Admission
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Home ownership is the largest source of wealth among families, with the median value of a primary residence worth about ten times the median value of financial assets held by families. As a result of long-term purposeful and targeted discriminatory policies, the gap between White and Black homeownership rates is wider now than it was in 1960, when housing discrimination was rampant and legal, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. In 2022, 74.6% of White households owned their homes, compared with 45.3% of Black households — a gap of more than 29 points. Non-Hispanic White householders had a median household wealth of $187,300, compared with $14,100 for Black householders and $31,700 for Hispanic householders.
Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT) is uniquely positioned to create and foster innovative programs responsive to current and future issues utilizing the community land trust model. Doors to Opportunity is one of those vehicles–a unique buyer-driven program where households of color can access $50k in Down Payment Assistance to purchase a home on the market alongside ECLT. Attend this session for valuable information and potential access to this resource.Presented by The Collective for the Advancement of BIPOC+ Business
This thought-provoking session explores the intersection of race, power, and economics. Ms. Shoots will delve into the ways in which economic systems have historically and currently perpetuated inequalities based on skin color. The session will examine the impact of racialized capitalism on individuals, communities, and society as a whole, and provide entrepreneurs with the information necessary to effectively access the funding needed to start or scale their businesses.
Intended Audience:
Black business owners, entrepreneurs looking for funding to start or scale their own venture, and funders/lenders.We’ll kick-off the event with a hearty Continental Breakfast where we will present:
The State of Black Business in Colorado
Elevating Leadership to Create Transformational Change
Diversity is Not Enough: How Inclusion and Equity Drive Lasting Change
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) as an area of focus has seemingly increased since 2020. Join an executive panel to understand what DE&I really means in 2023, why is it important, what is the role of allies and what strategies make a DE&I program effective and what should we expect in the future.
Intended Audience:
Business owners, business resource providers, supplier diversity and procurement professionals; DE&I professionals (corporate, government, nonprofit, and educational institutions) of all persuasions.
Check back soon for information about the 2024 Success Summit.
