U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

10th Anniversary USBC Conference

AUGUST 18-21 / GAYLORD NATIONAL HOTEL / NATIONAL HARBOR, MD

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WELCOME TO THE #1 RATED CONFERENCE ADVOCATING FOR BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS

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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.

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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.

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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.

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WHO ELSE HAS ATTENDED USBC CONFERENCE?

HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE ATTENDED…

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A 10th Anniversary Welcome!

from CEO & Founder, Ron Busby

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