• NMBEIC Opportunity Accelerator

    Hyatt Regency 265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

      The MBEIC Opportunity Accelerator is hosting this event to better individual businesses through inspiration of information. It is open to all minority businesses, NMSDC corporate members, and affiliate regional council staff.   Location: Hyatt Regency, 265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia

  • 2025 NY & NJ MSDC MBE Annual Meeting

    42 West 44 42 West 44th Street, New York, United States

    The MBE Input Committee invites all certified NYNJMSDC MBEs and board members to our Annual Meeting. This year’s theme is FOCUS. We will focus on business growth, ways to collaborate, and pathways to achieve success in 2025. Dr. William Towns from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management will deliver our keynote workshop: The Prince-iples of...

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  • The Good Soil Forum

    AT&T Performing Arts Center 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX, United States

    The Good Soil Forum is a premier national conference designed to equip and empower entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors. Through a dynamic three-day program of workshops, panel discussions, keynote speakers, and a competitive pitch event, attendees will gain practical insights and strategic connections to grow and scale their businesses. The forum cultivates a collaborative environment...

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  • AfroBeat Festival

    Military Park 51 Park Place, Newark

    AfroBeat Festival – July 12 | Military Park With over 10,000 attendees annually, AfroBeat Festival is the largest celebration of diaspora culture in the region—and it’s designed for families, children, and seniors alike.  Festival highlights include:  Live performances by the electrifying Zawadi Dance Troupe   Interactive drumming classes for all ages   Local vendors and cultural artisans  ...

    Free
  • Newark Pride Festival

    Mulberry Commons Park Newark, United States

    20th Annual Newark Pride Festival – July 13 | Broad Street to Mulberry Commons Park Drawing 10,000–20,000 attendees, Newark’s Pride Festival is a joyful, inclusive celebration of love and identity.  This year’s festivities include:  A colorful parade led by Grand Marshal Jae Quinlan   Bead bracelet-making for kids and family-friendly fun   A Wellness Tent sponsored by...

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  • 2025 HUBZone Contractors National Conference

    The 2025 HUBZone Contractors National Conference brings together small business contractors, agency representatives, and industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and create opportunities in federal contracting. This multi-day event offers educational sessions, matchmaking, and networking designed to support the HUBZone small business community. Join us in Chantilly, VA, to engage directly with decision-makers and peers from...

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  • Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit

    Washington, D.C.

    The largest gathering of small business owners in the U.S. is celebrating 15 years of the landmark 10,000 Small Businesses program and five years of its Voices policy initiative. Entrepreneurs from across the country are connecting with influential leaders; gaining insights on workforce retention and competitiveness, securing access to capital, and leveraging AI, and holding...

  • 2025 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange: Navigating Our New Economy

    Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach, FL, United States

    This year’s Annual Conference & Exchange is a call for us to rally and identify the new norms that will guide us through the rapid changing landscape. We’re calling on every stakeholder, from MBEs navigating challenging policy environments, to policymakers developing balanced strategies for a rapidly changing landscape, and to corporate leaders, whether forging ahead...

  • 2025 Opportunity Accelerator

    Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach, FL, United States

    Join the National MBE Inout Committee for an afternoon of bold ideas, real opportunities, and the kind of connections that will move your business forward. Start Strong. Build Momentum. Leave Transformed. Each year, before the NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange, the NMBEIC hosts the Opportunity Accelerator—a high-impact event that has been inspiring attendees for more...

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  • Partner Without Fear: The Art of Strategic Collaboration

    Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach, FL, United States

    As the U.S. accelerates toward an electrified future, small businesses have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead the charge — literally. In this engaging and future-forward session, Andrew Jessup, CTO of Capital Energy Solutions (CES), will guide attendees through his company's deployment of hardware-agnostic, AI-powered EV charging networks—designed from the ground up to be sustainable, scalable,...