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Designing The Future of Black Business

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ABOUT

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 2023 U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. National Conference powered by Walmart Business and Wells Fargo!

Taking place July 19-21, 2023, at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC, this event is three days of intensive training and inspiration for Black chamber leaders and entrepreneurs on the latest proven strategies for chamber growth, business expansion, and community leadership.

Featuring networking opportunities, workshops, and evening receptions, this conference is the perfect opportunity for attendees to gain access to valuable expertise and engage in peer-to-peer learning about business trends, practices, and issues.

Whether you're a seasoned chamber leader or a rising entrepreneur, you won't want to miss this chance to connect with other Black business professionals and gain valuable insights into the world of Black entrepreneurship.

Join us for this exciting event and take your business to the next level!

Conference Sessions

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USBC RESOURCES

CERTIFICATION

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ADVOCACY

CONTRACTING

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ACCESS TO

CAPITAL

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CHAMBER GOVERNANCE

CHAMBER MANAGEMENT

CHAMBER OPERATIONS

INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS

MARKETING & BRANDING

LEADERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT

GROWTH STRATEGIES

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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FEATURED BAZAAR BUSINESSES

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RiseAD

Eyewear & Accessories

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Sibahle Teas

Herbal Teas

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Dungeon Forward

Crowns For The Culture

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Lamik Beauty

Beauty & Makeup

Conference Speakers

RON BUSBY SR.

CEO & Presdient
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

REV. AL SHARPTON

Founder & President
National Action Network (NAN)

MAYOR MURIEL BOWSER

Mayor

Washington, D.C.

DERRICK JOHNSON

President & CEO

NAACP

Dr. Ben Chavis Jr.

CEO - The Chavis Group

Host at The Chavis Chronicles

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Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III

Senior Pastor
Friendship-West Baptist Church

ED GORDON

CEO - Ed Gordon Media

Journalist & Television Personality

YING MCGUIRE

President & CEO

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

Baiju Bhatt

Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder

Robinhood

Donald Cravins Jr.

U.S. Department of Commerce

Undersecretary of Commerce

Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

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U.S. Senator
Amy Klobuchar

State of Minnesot

Adewale "Wally" Adeyemo

U.S. Department of Treasury

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury

JUSTIN CARTER

SVP, Regional Operations

PENN Entertainment, Inc

JARVIS STEWART

Chairman & CEO

Highland Poe

ASHLEY BELL, ESQ.

Chairman & CEO
Ready Life

KIM BARKER-LEE

EVP & Chief Legal Officer

Bally's

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CEO

Lendistry

MICHAEL BLAKE

Founding CEO

ATLAS Strategy Group

MICHAEL CROME

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

Las Vegas Raiders & Allegient Stadium

JANIS BOWDLER

Counselor to the Secretary
(Racial Equity)

U.S. Treasury Department

GARY GUIDRY

Founder & CEO

Black Promoters Collective

KEITH CLINKSCALES

Founder & CEO

KTC Ventures

CRISTINA ACKAS

Vice President

Inclusion, Equity & Belonging

DraftKings

Sheryl Evans Davis

Executive Director

San Francisco Human Rights Commission

ZAKIYA LARRY

President & CEO

Quest Media Training

REV. MARK A. THOMPSON

Radio and TV Personality, Activist

Make It Plain

Meedie Bardonille

Founder & CEO

Black Nurse Collaborative

MICHAEL CRAWFORD

Founding Executive Director

1867 Health Innovations Project

at Howard University

TALISHA BEKAVAC

Executive Vice President

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

ANTWANYE FORD

President & CEO

Enlightened, Inc.

CHARLES O'NEAL

Chairman of the Board

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

Alisa Joseph

VP, Director of Programs

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

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Waldorf Astoria

Only downtown Forbes 5-Star hotel, central to museums, dining, CityCenterDC, convention center, and Capital One Arena for concerts and sports.

Elegantly resorted to its historic grandeur, Washington's iconic Old Post Office has been reimagined as Waldorf Astoria Washington DC - bringing stunning design and unforgettable experiences to Pennsylvania Avenue.

The hotel features 263 expansive guest rooms and suites. Each retains the stately solid wood doors, wainscoting, and soaring windows of the building's original décor. Finely appointed bathrooms feature six-foot tubs, separate glass-enclosed showers, and amenities.

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