NYBLACKMBA Business Symposium: Capacity Building for Black-Owned Small Business & Entrepreneurs in Uncertain Times

NYBLACKMBA Business Symposium: Capacity Building for Black-Owned Small Business & Entrepreneurs in Uncertain Times

Friday, June 26 10AM – 3PM EST

First 200 RSVPs Receive a Small Business Coaching Session | Receive Link After Completed Registration

Business Symposium: Capacity Building for Black Business & Entrepreneurs in Uncertain Times

This event is mainly for established businesses or businesses that are looking to begin operations within the next quarter

This forum is being held at a pressing moment for both the country and entrepreneurs. As the country looks towards methods for revitalizing the economy and communities throughout NYC and beyond, it is vital for entrepreneurs of color to understand how to plan for the future in these uncertain times and contract with one of New York’s largest spenders, local and state government.

This symposium will focus on helping entrepreneurs plan for their recovery and understand what’s needed to be certified and contracted as an MWBE. 

Agenda: Friday, June 26

10:00 AM EST   Welcome 

• Andrew Hamilton, Chapter President, Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association
• Norville Barrington, Vice President, Marketing & Communications Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association | Founder, bccelerator
• La-Toya Niles, Co-Director, Business Development, Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, | Alterer Consulting
• Zoie Blackwood, Co-Director, Business Development, Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association

10:15 AM EST   Need for MWBE Certification 

• Moderated by: La-Toya Niles, Founder, Alterer Consulting, Co-Director, Business Development, NYBLACKMBA
• Speaker: Magalie Austin, Senior Advisor & Director of the Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE)
• Speaker: Dynishal Gross, JD, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Economic & Financial Opportunity, NYC Department of Small Business Services

11:30 AM EST   Understanding Business Financing and Insurance

• Moderated by: George Sainteus, Owner, The Sainteus Agency, Farmers Insurance, | Vice President, NYBLACKMBA
• Instructor: Josue Rivera, JD. CPA,  & Javier Montes, CPA, Partners of the Rivera & Montes, PLLC.

12:30 PM EST   TOWNHALL Special Guest Speaker

01:00 PM EST   Rethinking your Business Structure (Strategy and Legal Session) 

• Moderated by: Norville Barrington, bccelerator, Inc. |  Vice President, Communications, NYBLACKMBA
• Guest Speaker: Melanie Cunningham, ESQ, Melanie Cunningham Law Office P.C.

02:00 PM EST   How to Market your Business and Connect with Your Customers Virtually 

• Moderated by: Zoie Blackwood, Co-Director, Business Development, NYBLACKMBA
• Guest Speaker: Anthony “AJ” Joiner, Founder, Artisan Worx

02:45 PM EST   Additional Announcements & Huge News for Small Businesses 

Registration Required

Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association

bccelerator, Inc

Presented by the Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association & bccelerator 

bccelerator, Inc. Official Business Development Partner of the Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association

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