2022 Black Entrepreneurs Week

Black Entrepreneurs Week (BEW) is week-long series of events and promotional campaigns designed to foster opportunities that will uplift community entrepreneurship and wealth-building initiatives. The events will consist of various in-person and online business and community leaders covering thought-provoking topics, interactive panel discussions, and community-building programs that educate, connect, and inform in accordance with our theme.

Saturday, November 26, 2022: Small Business Saturday

"Shop Black @ BLCK Market Houston" Night Market

Time: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Location: 1201 Main Street, Houston TX, 77002

Sunday, November 27, 2022: Keeping the Faith Sunday @ Good Hope Church

"Praise and Worship for the Black Entrepreneur"

Time of Service: 10:00 am

Overview: The importance of Mental Health, Community, and Fellowship.

Location: 3015 N. Macgregor Way, Houston TX, 77004

Monday, November 28, 2022: Cyber Monday

"Black Wall Street Reimagined"

Overview: Learn how the Black community can leverage technology and buying power to build generational wealth and economic mobility for Black Communities.

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Activation with Radio One Houston

Tuesday, November 29, 2022: Giving Tuesday

"Uplift Black Philanthropy"

Overview: Learn how investors are using philanthropy and the broader capital market to support Black Entrepreneurs.

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Activation with Radio One Houston

Wednesday, November 30, 2022:

"Unlock HER Power"

Overview: Recognizing the importance of having Black Women Executives in Capital Markets, Community Building, and Funding Strategies

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: TBA

Thursday, December 1, 2022:

"Invest in the Culture"

Overview: Conversation on how to use Technology, Innovation, Real Estate, and more to unlock capital opportunities.

Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, December 2, 2022:

"Fintech, Banking and Wealth Building Forum @ Ion"

The 1865 Legacy Pitch Competition (Cash Prize)

Time:10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Location: 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Saturday, December 3, 2022:

"Freedman's Fest: A Celebration of Community, Culture, and Capital"

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 PM

Location: Houston Area Urban League 1301 Texas Avenue Houston, TX 77002

• Small Business Exchange for the Black Entrepreneur with the Houston Area Urban League Community Pitch Competition: Main Street Businesses (Cash Prize)
• Chase - Wealth Building Forum and Capital Activation
• The Village: Holiday Soul Nutcracker Market; and Marketplace
• Entertainment
• Food Drinks (Holiday Spirits)
• Special Guests, Free Giveaways, and More.