National Black Business Month Alaska: Economic Empowerment Weekend
Schedule
Sat Sep 28 2024 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Student Union | Anchorage, AK
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About this Event
Join Umoja Coworking and Incubator (and many soon to be announced partners) for the 2nd Annual National Black Business Month Economic Empowerment Weekend. This weekend features an empowering luncheon, FREE business expo, and after party with LIVE performances and so much more. Special guests include but not limited to:
Calvin Martyr, Founder of The Blackout Coalition and a community network of 1.7 million members and the spearheader of the national "black out day" movement, His facebook group is in the top 30 largest groups in the world with many Alaskan members.
We are also excited to unveil an additional heavy hitter presenters and performer who is taking the community by storm world wide. This a weekend you DO NOT want to miss
Plus amazing local business speakers who are respected in their fields
This year's theme is "Redefining generational wealth"
What is Generational wealth on a deeper level? How do we identify needs in our community and work towards building our future free of disaparities but rich in resources and pride
THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR TWO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS*********
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Friday September 27
Youth Meeting and Summit @6pm-8pm
Mountain View Boys and Girls Club
Saturday September 28
Luncheon and Learn@ 12pm-2pm
The Den ($50 to attend)
Expo@1pm-5pm
Student Union (FREE to attend)
After Party Mixer w/ Live Performances@8pm-10pm
Dena'ina Center ($25 to attend)
Additional activites in Fairbanks, Alaska
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Standard Vendor $150
1 six-foot vendor table
2 chairs
1 ticket to the luncheon
1 ticket to the mixer
Premium Vendor Package -$300
1 six-foot vendor table with extra space and prime location (both can stay up for the evening event)
2 chairs
2 tickets to the luncheon
1 meet and greet with speakers and business pitch session
2 ticket to the evening mixer
Standard Table for Luncheon $400
Includes 8 tickets to the luncheon
Standard Table for Luncheon and After Party Mixer w/ Performances $550
· Includes 8 tickets to the luncheon and 8 tickets to after party mixer
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Sponsorships available
907-602-5297 [email protected]
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BONUS EVENT:
Atlanta AK2GA Business Getaway Weekend
October 4
Expo at New Black Wall Street
October 5
Shark Atlanta
October 6
Next Level Business Breakfast
We are pleased to announce that in honor of national Black business month, and our annual Alaska black business expo event, we are hosting a getaway weekend in Atlanta, Georgia! This weekend is perfect for entrepreneurs who want to expand their networks, meet new customers, And learn how to do business in Georgia and beyond. We have room for a total of 18 businesses busines vendors and 6 vip businesses. We have secured a sponsorship at the Shark Atlanta event and are excited to share the once in a lifetime benefits with six lucky black business owners. you can purchase individual general or VIP tickets to this highly sought after event but the perks that we are receiving are not available to the public at the shark atlanta event.
Hotel:
Kimpton Overland
Where is it happening?
Student Union, 2921 Spirit Way, Anchorage, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 1557.29
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