WELCOME TO THE #1 RATED CONFERENCE ADVOCATING FOR BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
CHAMBER LEADERS
You’ll discover how to build and sustain a “for purpose” chamber model, going beyond just making money, but making money matter to create a tremendously positive impact. This is the intersection of success, wealth and legacy – and you’ll learn all about it at 10th Anniversary of the USBC Conference.
BUSINESS OWNERS
We bring in the top names and smartest entrepreneur minds to teach you real-world business growth strategies that are actually being implemented by business icons in their own businesses. This is where the “rubber meets the road,” and old, tired strategies get refined for 2020.
YOUNG INNOVATORS
What happens when a bunch of innovative, passionate and forward-thinking entrepreneurs get together for three powerful days? Life-long friendships are cultivated, business partnerships form, and the innovative ideas grows. We know how important it is to keep looking forward.
WHO ELSE HAS ATTENDED USBC CONFERENCE?
HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE ATTENDED…
Corey Booker
United States Senator
Ready To Network & Grow Your Business?
Angela Rye
CEO Impact Strategies
Ready To Network & Grow Your Business?
Dr. Eric Michael Dyson
Author & Host
Ready To Network & Grow Your Business?
Dia Simms
President Combs Enterprises
Ready To Network & Grow Your Business?
Necole Parker Green
CEO The ELOCEN Group
Ready To Network & Grow Your Business?
Isiah "Zeke" Thomas
NBA Legend
Ready To Network & Grow Your Business?
Michelle Ebanks
President Essence Communications
Ready To Network & Grow Your Business?
Deray McKesson
Civil Rights Activists
Ready To Network & Grow Your Business?
EVENT SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 | 6p-8p
Riverview Marketplace & Welcome Reception
8:30am – 9:30am Chairman’s Welcome Breakfast and Chamber Leadership Academy Kickoff (Riverview AB)
9:30am – 10:30am Breakouts Sessions
- Session #1a CHAMBER: Scaling for Success: Building Internal Infrastructure (Riverview 1)
- Session #1b BUSINESS OWNERS: Opportunity Zones (Riverview 2)
- Session #1c INNOVATION: “Doing it for the Culture: How black founders and technologists make a tangible impact on black communities” (Riverview 5)
10:45am – 11:45am Breakouts Sessions
- Session #2a CHAMBER: Re-Thinking Access to Capital: Alternative Funding Solutions (Riverview 1)
- Session #2b BUSINESS OWNERS: Banking While Black (Riverview 2)
- Session #2c INNOVATION: Pitch Perfect 2019: How to create, relate, and maximize exposure (Riverview 5)
12:00pm – 2:00pm LUNCHEON: STATE OF USBC (Riverview AB)
2:30pm – 3:30pm Breakouts Sessions
- Session #3a CHAMBER: The Value of Advisory Boards (Riverview 1)
- Session #3b BUSINESS OWNERS: Franchising (Riverview 2)
- Session #3c INNOVATION: How to build a strong brand on social media for the emerging and influential brands (Riverview 5)
2:00pm – 4:00pm MATCHMAKING (Selected Participants) – (Riverview 4)
3:45pm – 4:45pm PLENARY #1: (sponsored by Wells Fargo) (Riverview AB)
6:00pm – 8:00pm Chamber Leadership Academy Reception and USBC Marketplace sponsored by: Wells Fargo (Riverview 3)
8:00pm Explore National Harbor on your own (MGM after party)
8:30am – 9:30am PLENARY #2: – Canna-Biz: The Business of Cannabis
9:30am – 10:30am PLENARY #3 – The Crown Act
10:45am – 11:45am Breakouts Sessions
- Session #4aCHAMBER: Fundraising/ Grant writing (Riverview 1)
- Session #4b BUSINESS OWNERS: Art of the Deal “Mergers & Acquisitions” (Riverview 2)
- Session #4c INNOVATION: Millennial Millionaire: How they did it (Riverview 3)
12:00pm – 2:00pm LUNCHEON – (Sponsored by RAI) (Riverview AB)
- Welcome Remarks
2:30pm – 3:30pm Breakouts Sessions
- Session #5a CHAMBER: Becoming a CDFI, WAICF- Part 1 (Riverview 1)
- Session #5b BUSINESS OWNERS: Business Planning (Riverview 2)
- Session #5c INNOVATION: Why podcasting is the #1 fastest and easiest method for brand growth! (Riverview 3)
3:45pm – 4:45pm Breakouts Sessions
- Session #6a CHAMBER: Becoming a CDFI, WAICF, Part 2 (Riverview 1)
- Session #6b BUSINESS OWNERS: Business Planning-Part 2 (Riverview 2)
- Session #6c INNOVATION: The Business of Retail (Riverview 3)
5:00pm- 6:00pm PLENARY #4 – The Greenbook, Guide to Freedom
6:00pm Reception & USBC Marketplace sponsored by: Miller Coors (Riverview Pre-function & 3)
8:00pm Explore National Harbor on your own (MGM after party)
9:00am – 10:00am PLENARY #4: Doing Business Internationally (Riverview AB)
10:15am – 11:00am Chamber Leaders Closeout/Recap
- Session #7 CHAMBER (Riverview 1)
11:30pm – 1:00pm LUNCHEON (Sponsored by Walmart)– (Riverview AB)
2019 INVITED SPEAKERS
a few of our special guests
B. DOYLE MITCHELL JR.
President Industrial Bank
MISS DIDDY
Founder, The Brand Group Agency
Ed Gordon
American Journalist & BET Host
Gary Coichy
Founder Pod Digital Media
Yuroba Richen
Award Winning Director
Dr. Darnell Hunt
Director of Bunche Center
Ryann Richardson
Miss Black America
Marianne Williamson
2020 Presidential Candidate
Laz Alonso
American Film Actor
