The Wealth Shift: Purpose. Power. Profit. Black Woman About Business Expo

Schedule

Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue | Philadelphia, PA

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The BWAB Expo returns! A day of purpose, power, profit, networking, workshops, and wealth-building.
About this Event



Welcome to The Wealth Shift.

The Black Woman About Business Expo is more than an event—it's a movement. A celebration of Sisterhood. BWAB 4th Year Here!

Join women entrepreneurs, professionals, executives, creatives, and emerging leaders from across the Tri-State area for a transformational day of education, inspiration, and networking opportunities.

This year's theme—


The Wealth Shift
Purpose. Power. Profit.

—is an invitation to think differently, build intentionally, and create lasting wealth and legacy.

Whether you're launching your first business, growing an established brand, or preparing for your next level, you'll leave encouraged, equipped, and connected.

Because at Black Woman About Business...

No Woman Left Behind.


What You'll Experience

✔ Dynamic Keynote Speakers

✔ Inspiring Panel Discussions

✔ Practical Business Workshops

✔ Black Woman-Owned Vendor Marketplace

✔ Passport to Prosperity Experience

✔ Networking Opportunities

✔ Resources for Business Growth

✔ Giveaways & Special Surprises


Choose Your Experience

🌿 General Admission (FREE)

Join us for a full day of inspiration, education, networking, and community.

Signature Experience ($25)

Everything in General Admission, plus a curated BWAB Signature Swag Bag.

👑 The Wealth Shift VIP Experience ($57)

Elevate your day with priority check-in, reserved VIP seating, a Wealth Shift VIP Gift Box, lunch, exclusive access to the Wealth Shift Lounge, and professional photos with our keynote speaker, featured panelists, and BWAB leadership.


Our Mission

To educate, inspire, equip, and connect Black women entrepreneurs, professionals, executives, creatives, and emerging leaders with the resources, relationships, and opportunities needed to build thriving businesses and lasting legacies.

Why The Wealth Shift?

Because too many brilliant women are carrying incredible ideas...

...without the community...

...without the strategy...

...without the confidence...

...or without the relationships needed to bring those ideas to life.

The Wealth Shift was created to help women shift their thinking, strengthen their businesses, expand their networks, and build lasting wealth and legacy.

This isn't just about making more money.

It's about becoming the woman who can steward greater opportunities.

Featured Experiences
👑 The CEO Room™

Before You Sell... Become.

An exclusive leadership experience designed specifically for vendors before the Expo begins.

Because at BWAB...

We don't simply assign booth numbers.

We prepare women to maximize their opportunity.


🤝 Passport to Prosperity™

Our signature networking experience encourages attendees to intentionally connect with vendors, discover new businesses, and build meaningful relationships throughout the Expo.


🌟 The Wealth Shift Lounge™

An exclusive VIP experience where guests enjoy curated networking and professional photo opportunities with our keynote speaker, featured panelists, and BWAB leadership.

Why You Should Attend

Because success was never meant to be built alone.

Whether you're...

✔ Starting a business

✔ Growing a business

✔ Leading a team

✔ Writing your first book

✔ Launching your first product

✔ Building generational wealth

✔ Looking for your next opportunity

The Wealth Shift was created for YOU.

You'll leave with practical strategies, valuable relationships, renewed confidence, and a clearer vision for your future.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner With Us To Create Lasting Impact

The Black Woman About Business Expo brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, executives, community leaders, and emerging business owners from across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and beyond.

By partnering with BWAB, your organization isn't simply sponsoring an event.

You're investing in the next generation of women entrepreneurs and leaders.


Why Become a Sponsor?

As a BWAB Sponsor, your organization will:

✔ Increase visibility among a highly engaged audience

✔ Demonstrate your commitment to women-owned businesses

✔ Connect directly with entrepreneurs and professionals

✔ Build meaningful community partnerships

✔ Support economic empowerment and workforce development

✔ Help create opportunities where No Woman Is Left Behind

Entrepreneur Sponsorship Opportunities
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Wealth Shift Presenting Sponsor

$25,000+ (Exclusive)

Naming Rights

The 2026 Black Woman About Business Expo Presented by (Company Name)

Premium ownership of the overall Expo experience.

Includes:

  • Exclusive Presenting Sponsor recognition
  • Name/logo incorporated into all major event branding
  • Opportunity for company representative welcome remarks
  • Premium logo placement on website, marketing materials, signage, and program
  • Recognition during Opening Ceremony
  • Recognition during Closing Celebration
  • Premium vendor/exhibit space
  • Full-page program advertisement
  • Social media recognition campaign
  • Press release recognition
  • 10 complimentary tickets


LEGACY SPONSOR: PURPOSE. POWER. PROFIT.

$15,000

Sponsor one of BWAB's premier signature experiences.

Choose one naming opportunity:

  1. Opening Keynote Sponsor: Built by Black Women: Power. Profit. Purpose.
  2. Power Panel Sponsor: From Vision to Victory
  3. Black Woman About Business Awards Sponsor
  4. Fashion Experience Sponsor: How You Show Up Matters
  5. Legacy Bridge Sponsor: She Built Anyway

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive naming rights for selected experience
  • Stage recognition
  • Logo placement on related materials
  • Sponsor signage
  • Social media promotion
  • Website recognition
  • Half-page program advertisement
  • Premium vendor booth
  • 8 complimentary tickets


COMMUNITY IMPACT SPONSOR: No Woman Left Behind

$10,000

Supports programs designed to educate, equip, and connect women and girls.

Choose one:

BWAB Next Gen Youth Track Sponsor

Supporting:

  • Careers Beyond the Classroom Mentorship
  • Micro-Grants/Scholarship Opportunities

Business Clinic Breakout Sessions Sponsor

Supporting:

  • Business Credit & Funding
  • BWAB Next Gen Youth Entrepreneur Lab

BWAB Signature Community Circles Sponsor

Supporting:

  • New Entrepreneurs
  • CEOs
  • Creatives
  • Faith-Based Businesses
  • Healers
  • Nonprofit Leaders

Benefits Include:

  • Naming recognition
  • Sponsor signage
  • Stage recognition
  • Vendor booth
  • Website recognition
  • Social media promotion
  • Quarter-page program advertisement
  • 6 complimentary tickets


EXPERIENCE SPONSOR: Power Connections

$7,500

Own a high-traffic attendee engagement experience.

Choose one:

Passport to Prosperity Experience

Includes:

  • Passport branding
  • Prize drawing recognition
  • Dedicated Passport Stop

Buy Black. Build Black. Marketplace Sponsor

Includes:

  • Marketplace branding
  • Vendor engagement recognition

Registration & Welcome Experience Sponsor

Includes:

  • Registration area branding
  • Welcome signage

Benefits Include:

  • Experience naming rights
  • Sponsor signage
  • Vendor booth
  • Logo placement
  • Website recognition
  • Social media recognition
  • 4 complimentary tickets


WEALTH BUILDER SPONSOR: Business Growth

$5,000

Supports entrepreneurship and economic advancement.

Choose one:

  • Financial Empowerment Hub
  • Business Resource Hub
  • Financial Institution Experience

Benefits Include:

  • Sponsor recognition
  • Logo placement
  • Vendor booth
  • Website listing
  • Social media recognition
  • 4 complimentary tickets


LOGISTICS & BRAND EXPERIENCE SPONSOR

$3,500

Sponsors may secure branding opportunities for:

  • Event Program
  • Tote Bags
  • Step & Repeat Backdrop
  • Photo Booth
  • Volunteer Shirts
  • Speaker Gifts
  • Event Signage
  • Refreshment Stations

Benefits vary based on selected opportunity.


AWARD CATEGORY SPONSOR

$3,000

Sponsor an individual BWAB Award.

Award Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Black Womanhood Business Leader of the Year
  • The Bridge Builder Award
  • Community Wealth Builder Award
  • Rising Star Entrepreneur Award
  • Faith & Purpose Leadership Award
  • Collaboration Over Competition Award
  • Next Generation Trailblazer Award
  • Corporate Champion Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award

Includes:

  • Recognition during award presentation
  • Logo placement
  • Sponsor acknowledgment
  • Award presentation opportunity


BUSINESS SUPPORT SPONSOR: Bridge Builder

$2,500

Perfect for small businesses and community organizations.

Includes:

  • Vendor table
  • Two event tickets
  • Program listing
  • Website recognition
  • Social media recognition


COMMUNITY PARTNER: Friend of BWAB

$1,000

Includes:

  • Vendor table
  • Two event tickets
  • Recognition in event materials

Become the organization that helps present one of the region's premier experiences for Black women entrepreneurs and emerging leaders while demonstrating your commitment to economic empowerment, leadership development, and community impact.

Join The Wealth Shift

Because before there can be a Wealth Shift in our businesses...

There must first be a Wealth Shift in us.

INTERESTED IN VENDING PLEASE VISIT: www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com

The Shift Starts With You.

The first Wealth Shift begins long before you walk through the doors.

It begins the moment you decide to invest in yourself.

We can't wait to welcome you to The Wealth Shift.

We'll see you November 21, 2026



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Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Opening: Welcome to The Wealth Shift
Host: Leading Lady Dar
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Where is it happening?

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

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