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🥂 **Cocktails and Connections: Round 2!** 🥂 We are only 4 weeks away from our Signature Event for Austin Black Professionals, and trust me, it’s gearing up to be unforgettable. This is an evening where you can experience Black Excellence at its finest in Austin. Here’s why you don’t want to miss this event…. 🔥 Be in THE room: The city’s top black professionals, the rising stars, and so many people that you’ve wanted to connect with – will be there. 🌟 Who’s Who of Austin: If you’ve been seeking to connect, learn, and grow with the best, this is YOUR moment. Those who’ve made their mark and those looking to make theirs – it’s all happening in that one room. ✨ Spotlight on YOU: We’re opening our doors for you to showcase who YOU are, your passion, your vision, what you do and who you’re looking for to collaborate with. Let’s cultivate connections, foster relationships, and birth strategic partnerships. ⚠️ Ticket Alert! 🚨: With only 4 weeks left, 50% of tickets are already gone. VIP? Just 10 tickets remain. Don’t let this chance slip away. The last event, we sold out weeks before and we had to turn away 50 people. Secure your spot NOW, so that you’re not among them‼️ 🤔 Think Austin lacks diversity? Think again. They say there aren’t many black folks in Austin, but this event proves otherwise. Discover and become a part of this pulsating community. 🎟 Ready to Claim your Seat⁉️: Click the link in our bio or reply with “event”, and we’ll get the ticket link straight to you. Gather all of your friends, grab those tickets, and witness the magic ✨of Black Austin. #CocktailsAndConnections #AustinBlackExcellence #SeeAndBeSeen #blacklifeatx #movingtoaustin #blacksinaustin #austinblackprofessionals #austinblackbusinesses #blackaustin #austinblackbusiness #austinblackbusinessowner #austin100blackbusinessesinitiative

Are you ready to be part of a transformative event that celebrates Black excellence, fosters economic empowerment, and connects you with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and professionals? Join us as an Exhibitor at Mass Black Expo 2023 and put your business in the spotlight! bit.ly/BECMAMBE2023 In 2022, we proudly featured over 100 vendors in our Exhibitor Pavilion! With over 2,000 attendees, the Mass Black Expo provided a platform for businesses like yours to shine and thrive. 💼 Why Exhibit? ✅ Visibility: Showcase your products and services to a diverse audience of potential customers, partners, and collaborators. ✅ Networking: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and potential clients to expand your network and opportunities. ✅ Brand Exposure: Elevate your brand's presence and gain recognition among a community committed to promoting equitable economic growth. ✅ Sales and Leads: Generate leads, engage customers, and drive sales during this dynamic three-day event. Become an exhibitor by visiting bit.ly/BECMAMBE2023

Empowering Community Excellence: A Day of Insight and Opportunity at Birmingham's Black Business Show! I went to the NEC for the Birmingham Black Business Show. This was my third time at the event and every year I appreciate the opportunity to speak to trailblazers from across the black community, whether that’s people from social enterprises to multinational corporations, to students. In the past two years I had gone with the aim to get, but this year was different. I was here for a specific purpose. I want to give my people the opportunity to excel in property. I want to give us the opportunity to build a property network. I attended some incredible talks and panel discussions that made me see opportunities that I would have never thought of. Here are some that I real enjoyed: Impactful session with Goldman Sachs How to become a 6 figure speaker in 90 days Attracting and developing the right talent for business success Navigating loneliness at the top. My favourite talk of the day was 10 golden rules of negotiation. This was a fantastic presentation from Horace McDonald. He spoke about techniques on how to improve your skills as a negotiator. These were my 4 key take aways; 1.     Know what you want. Have specific prioritised objectives and limits. 2.     Ask questions and listen to understand not just to respond. 3.     Don’t give things away trade. This can be phrased like this “If you… Then I will…” 4.     Agree what has been agreed. Time is also a constraint in a negotiation you don’t want to go back to things that have already been agreed. But did I have time to promote my event? Whilst listening to all these great talks I knew I was also there for a reason. And I’m proud to say I achieved my goal. I spoke to a plethora of attendees, speakers and exhibitors. I had a lot of people sign up to the waiting list for my event. My main aim is to get people to think. To look out and expand their minds. That property is an opportunity for us. That we can work with our brothers and sisters to fund bigger projects. I would like to thank the UK Black Business Show team and advisory board for throwing such an amazing event. Anthony Laville Daniella Genas MA. MBA Justice Williams MBE Mayokun - Mac Alonge Monder Ram Rebecca Picton Renée Davis Yetunde Dania Scarlett Lily Allen-Horton Sophie Marie Bennett FdA, BA (Hons), MSc Dr Tru Powell

6 reasons to check out the Black & Diverse Business Showcase this weekend Celebrate Black and diverse business, excellence and more at this wonderful weekend starter.

Did you know that the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce is all about promoting and strengthening Black businesses in Maryland? 💼 Here's one quick fact about them: 👉 They offer networking opportunities, affinity groups, resources, and partnerships with organizations that provide training, workshops, coaching, and funding assistance. Sign up for our newsletter today to learn about opportunities and important information that can help your business grow. The Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce - Connect, Educate & Advocate Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/e4iSjp-8 #MBCC #BlackBusiness #MarylandBusiness #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth

August is National Black Business Month! 🖤 This month we celebrate the achievements and contributions of black entrepreneurs and business owners. What does business success mean to YOU? Is it... - Increased sales & revenue? - Expanding your reach? - Providing jobs in your community? - Following your passion? Whatever your definition, GLAAACC is here to assist you in achieving it! 🙌 Through business development training, networking events, and more, we empower black-owned businesses to accomplish their goals. If you're not yet a member, join us now to get the resources you need to find success on YOUR terms. Link in bio! Let's support each other and make this National Black Business Month one to remember! 🎉🖤 #GLAAACC #nationalblackbusinessmonth #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #blackentrepreneurs

Global Network - Over 200 Countries 40 Different Social Media Platforms 7 Days a Week The Black Business Olympics is one of the largest business showcases in the history of Black Business in the world. Our focus is on targeted learning, networking, building valuable new business relationships, and resourcing top corporations helping Business Owners and entrepreneurs take strategic action to improve their businesses immediately. Our mission is to give scholarships and laptops to students graduating from high school and heading to college or entrepreneurship. We showcase Black Business on a global platform, to help leverage your brand virtually during the Black Business Expo USA / Olympics broadcasts. • We have made a name for ourselves by raising scholarships for students and amplifying business to corporate ideas. This is what we do best. We excel at bringing black business, corporations, organization, and government agencies to our business, either by inviting you into our events, injecting a bit of North Carolina into yours, or better yet, dreaming up a combination of the two. Here is a chance to co-create an unforgettable gathering of minds and souls, determined to play part in changing the live of students. • At BLACK BUSINESS EXPO EVENTS, we are inviting you on a bold voyage into the black business virtual expo event territory. We can guarantee thrilling glimpses of global business landscape and corporate culture. This journey could not matter more to our students and businesses worldwide.

Global Network - Over 200 Countries 40 Different Social Media Platforms 7 Days a Week The Black Business Olympics is one of the largest business showcases in the history of Black Business in the world. Our focus is on targeted learning, networking, building valuable new business relationships, and resourcing top corporations helping Business Owners and entrepreneurs take strategic action to improve their businesses immediately. Our mission is to give scholarships and laptops to students graduating from high school and heading to college or entrepreneurship. We showcase Black Business on a global platform, to help leverage your brand virtually during the Black Business Expo USA / Olympics broadcasts. • We have made a name for ourselves by raising scholarships for students and amplifying business to corporate ideas. This is what we do best. We excel at bringing black business, corporations, organization, and government agencies to our business, either by inviting you into our events, injecting a bit of North Carolina into yours, or better yet, dreaming up a combination of the two. Here is a chance to co-create an unforgettable gathering of minds and souls, determined to play part in changing the live of students. • At BLACK BUSINESS EXPO EVENTS, we are inviting you on a bold voyage into the black business virtual expo event territory. We can guarantee thrilling glimpses of global business landscape and corporate culture. This journey could not matter more to our students and businesses worldwide.