2024 National Wealth Building Conference

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9:00 AM to Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:55 PM EDT

233 W 125th St, New York, NY, 10027, United States

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Late Registration Onsale May 16th - May 31st.
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FeverPitch Partial Approval - $30.00

Watch Black entrepreneurs and small business owners present their businesses for a chance to win a $10,000 business grant at our national pitch competition. The audience will help decide the winner! The networking continues when the party starts after FeverPitch so don't forget to purchase your ticket to the party! All purchases are non-refundable.

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FeverPitch & Party Package (Late Ticket) Partial Approval - $65.00

Friday, May 31st, 6pm to 12am. Watch Black entrepreneurs and small business owners present their businesses for a chance to win a $10,000 business grant at our national pitch competition. The audience will help decide the winner! The networking continues when the party starts after FeverPitch so stay for The BlackOut Party with a delicious menu of assorted chef prepared Hor’s D'oeuvres and a cash bar. Wear your Black Connect tee to receive a free drink ticket! (Purchase separately) All purchases are non-refundable.

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Small Business Clinic (Late Registration) Partial Approval - $30.00

Thursday, May 30, 2024. 601 Lexington Ave., NY, NY. Doors open and 9:45 a.m. Lunch is included. All purchases are non-refundable. Through panel discussions, small workshops, and one-on-one consultations, attendees will learn more about business strategies and legal issues and concepts that are critical to the success of small businesses including business formation, intellectual property, contracts, dispute resolution, real estate, employment, and tax planning. 10am to 5pm. Lunch and networking is included. Sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis.

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The BlackOut Party! (LateTicket) Partial Approval - $45.00

Friday, May 31, 2024. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, 233 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, 8pm - 12am. Hor's D'oeuvres will be passed from 8pm to 10pm. Cash bar. Wear your Black Connect tee and receive one free drink ticket. (Purchase separately). All sales are non-refundable. Join Black Connect's community of entrepreneurs and professionals as we celebrate all that we have accomplished and overcome over the past 5 years along our respective entrepreneurial journeys. We are going to PAR-TAY so wear your comfortable shoes and come prepared to spread good energy, sweat, and dance the night away! Cash bar. Please show your support by wearing our 5-year anniversary t-shirt (available for purchase separately) and receive a free drink ticket! All purchases are non-refundable.

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5 Year Anniversary T-shirt Partial Approval - $25.00

Support our fundraiser! Purchase our cotton/spandex black t-shirt. Short sleeves. Unisex sizes S - 3XL. Pick up your shirt at the venue during your event. Email info@blackconnect.org if you would like your shirt shipped to you before the event.

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Conference Package (Late Registration) Partial Approval - $250.00

Conference package includes tickets to all events, early entry, conference tote bag and conference t-shirt. Does not include hotel or transportation. You may book hotel accommodations at 1-800-MARRIOTT and ask for the Black Connect conference rate. All purchases are non-refundable.

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Financial Planning Session Partial Approval - $20.00

Friday, May 31, 2024. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, 233 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027. 2pm - 5pm. All purchases are non-refundable. You will attend a private 30 minute consultation with a financial planner to discuss your personal or business financial plans and goals. Learn more about retirement, investing, saving, credit repair, tax strategies, and cash flow optimization and steps that you can take today to increasing your wealth.

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Award Luncheon (LateTicket) Partial Approval - $125.00

Join Black Connect and our distinguished guests at our awards luncheon as we honor our exemplary members, corporate partners, and community leaders that advocate for racial justice and economic equality.

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Awards Luncheon (Table) Partial Approval - $700.00

Join Black Connect and our distinguished guests at our formal awards luncheon as we honor our exemplary members, corporate partners, and community leaders that advocate for racial justice and economic equality. Business attire. One table seats eight (8) people. You may sponsor a table and donate the tickets to entrepreneurs and small business owners and your sponsorship will be noted on the table. Email info@blackconnect.org if you would like to donate your tickets.

Sponsorship/Advertising Share in the recognition, branding, and success of this impactful initiative and promote your business in a way that can help your brand be seen as a leader in your industry as well as an agent of empowerment & inclusion.
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Digital Ad Partial Approval - $500.00

Celebrate Black Connect and promote your business with a thirty (30) second video. Your ad will be played during all of our conference events on Friday, May 31, 2024. We must receive your video by May 23, 2024. Non-refundable.

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Conference Bag Sponsor Partial Approval - $2,500.00

Your company's name, website or logo will be featured on the reusable conference bag that is distributed to each attendee. Non-refundable.

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Donation

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Your donation will fuel our efforts to provide Black entrepreneurs and small business owners with the help that they need to build generational wealth for their families and achieve economic independence and empowerment for the Black community. Help ensure that the Black Connect entrepreneurial ecosystem is alive and well to celebrate our 10th anniversary!

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Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9:00 AM to Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:55 PM EDT

RENAISSANCE NEW YORK HARLEM HOTEL, 233 W 125th St, New York, NY, 10027, United States.

In celebration of our upcoming 5th anniversary, Black Connect is hosting a two-day conference in New York City at the brand new Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel in Manhattan.

Events will include:

  • FeverPitch, our national pitch competition;
  • An Awards Luncheon that will honor our members, corporate partners, and community leaders that advocate for racial justice;
  • Financial Planning workshops and consultations with certified financial planners;
  • Small Business Clinic offering pro bono legal services and providing business insights that help entrepreneurs avoid costly legal mistakes and build sustainable businesses;
  • BlackOut Party in celebration of our 5-year milestone with a DJ, Hor's D'oeurvres, and cash bar.

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.

Book your room directly with the hotel by calling 1-800-MARRIOTT and ask for the Black Connect conference rate.

The Small Business Clinic will take place at the offices of Kirkland & Ellis in Manhattan. All other events will take place on-site at the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel. Full agenda is below.

Black Connect is proud to be the only national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to eliminating the racial wealth gap in America by increasing the number and success rate of small, Black-owned businesses and advancing pathways to build Black wealth. Our work to foster Black economic equality through programs, services, and networks has been featured in publications like Forbes, Essence, and Ebony.

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Sessions on May 30, 2024

09:30 AM

Small Business Clinic

09:30 AM - 05:00 PM601 Lexington Ave., NY, NY

Sponsors

Sessions on May 31, 2024

11:30 AM

Awards Luncheon

11:30 AM - 01:00 PMRenaissance New York Harlem Hotel, 233 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
02:00 PM

Financial Planning Session

02:00 PM - 05:00 PMRenaissance New York Harlem Hotel, 233 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
06:00 PM

FeverPitch 2024

06:00 PM - 08:00 PMRenaissance New York Harlem Hotel, 233 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
08:00 PM

BlackOut Party!

08:00 PM - 12:00 AMRenaissance New York Harlem Hotel, 233 W 125th St, New York, NY