Business Luncheon: Unlocking Growth with Student-Athlete NIL Partnerships

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)

Join us Mar. 6 for a luncheon designed for business owners interested in leveraging the power of NIL contracts with student-athletes.

Corporate College East

<p><strong><strong>Empowering Local Businesses Through Name, Image, and Likeness Opportunities</strong></strong></p><p>Corporate College, Cuyahoga Community College and The Center for Entrepreneurs presents the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Business Luncheon. Join us on March 6 for an exclusive Business Luncheon designed for business owners who are interested in leveraging the power of (NIL) contracts with student-athletes. This informative session will demystify NIL and show you how you can amplify your brand, reach new customers, and drive business growth by collaborating with talented student-athletes.</p><p><strong><strong>Keynote Presentation: "</strong></strong>The Business Case for NIL" – Luke Fedlam, Esq., Partner, Amundsen Davis <a href="https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/professionals-luke-fedlam" title="https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/professionals-luke-fedlam" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Read Luke's Bio</a>; Jenovia Joy Aliya Wilson (Moderator).</p><ul><li><em><em>Jenovia Joy Wilson: </em></em>As a certified NFLPA agent with a robust legal background from the University of Illinois, Jenovia Joy Wilson specializes in day-to-day negotiations with schools and teams to support NIL clients and players in their leagues, as part of her role at Young Money APAA Sports.</li></ul><p><strong><strong>Meet the Panelists: </strong></strong>Bianca Smith, Madison Moore, and Jameel Cante with Dr. Michael Baston (Moderator)</p><ul><li><em><em>Bianca Smith:</em></em> Concentrating her practice on white collar defense, government investigations and diverse commercial litigation, Bianca Smith holds a practical interest in sports and entertainment law, vigorously representing clients across the sports industry, from individual athletes to colleges and universities.</li><li><em><em>Madison Moore: </em></em>In addition to being a Juris Doctor candidate at Southern University Law Center, Madison Moore interns with Louisiana State University's (LSU) NIL Department where she supports student-athletes develop their personal brand for NIL deals and reviews their contracts and sponsorship agreements.</li><li><em><em>Jameel Cante: </em></em>As a sports executive and entrepreneur serving as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy &amp; Marketing Officer of EL1 Sports, Jameel Cante has played a central role in positioning the company as a leader in athlete training and development by spearheading strategic partnerships with Major League Baseball and multiple MLB clubs all through his experience across the public and private sectors of youth and collegiate sports.</li></ul><h2>Agenda</h2><p>Friday, March 6, 2026<br>11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.<br>(Doors open at 11 a.m.; program begins at 11:30 a.m.)<br>Designed for business leaders, corporate partners and community stakeholders</p><p>11 a.m. | Doors open – Registration and networking<br>11:30 a.m. | Welcome and opening remarks<br>11:45 a.m. | Lunch served<br>Noon | Keynote speaker: “The Business Case for NIL,” Luke Fedlam, Esq.<br>12:45 p.m. | Executive panel: “How Businesses Can Activate NIL Partnerships”<br>1:10 p.m. | Practical session: “How to Launch Your First NIL Campaign”<br>1:25 p.m. | Closing remarks and next steps<br>1:30–2 p.m. | Post-event reception (networking and dessert, optional)</p><h2>Why Attend?</h2><ul><li>Gain a clear understanding of NIL and its business applications</li><li>Discover how to form strategic partnerships with student-athletes to promote your products and services</li><li>Learn practical steps for establishing NIL contracts</li><li>Network with other local business leaders and entrepreneurs</li><li>Unlock innovative marketing and advertising opportunities unique to your industry</li></ul><h2>Who Should Attend?</h2><p>This event is ideal for executives, marketing managers, business owners, and decision-makers from car dealerships and medium to large businesses who are curious about innovative marketing solutions and eager to explore new ways to grow their business through student-athlete partnerships.</p><h2>Reserve Your Spot</h2><p>Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and unlock the potential of NIL for your business. Register now to secure your seat at the luncheon!</p><h2>Sponsors</h2><ul><li>Tri-C Athletic Department</li><li>The Center for Entrepreneurs at Corporate College</li><li>The NIL Doctor</li></ul><h2>What's Next?</h2><p>Save the Date for the Summit: September 19, 2026</p>

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