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SUMMARY:National Convening of Black Mayors & Black Business Expo 2024
DESCRIPTION:The African American Chamber of Commerce of PA\, NJ & DE (AACC) will galvanize Mayors from across the country to host a two-day gathering for some of the most prestigious leaders right here in the City of Philadelphia.\n \n\nNow in our fourth consecutive year\, the AACC welcomes you to attend the fourth annual National Convening of Black Mayors as we host some of the country's most esteemed leaders. You don't want to miss it\; this year will not be like the others. We have elevated the experience for local and national attendees\, corporate leaders\, subject matter experts\, and investors alike.\n \n\nThis year\, the National Convening of Black Mayors will also be the home of the second annual Black Business Expo. That's right! This year the National Convening of Black Mayors + National Black Business Month Expo will combine for an even more valuable experience!\n \n\nThe conference will convene on August 14 and 15 at multiple locations\, including the Comcast Technology Center and the Wells Fargo Center. During Black Business Month we will host local\, regional and national officials\, decision-makers\, entrepreneurs\, and corporate leaders. The National Convening of Black Mayors + National Black Business Month Expo's carefully curated agenda\, especially-selected speakers and subject matter experts are sure to provide tangible solutions applicable for this region and cities across the country.\n \n\nVENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR DAY 2 OF THE CONVENING\, WHICH INCLUDES THE NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MONTH EXPO. \n \n\nTo learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the National Convening of Black Mayors + Black Business Expo\, please contact Tashyra Ayers at tayers@aachamber.org. For all other inquiries\, please contact fharris@aachamber.org.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n2024 Participating Mayors & Special Guest Speakers\n\n\n Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba (Jackson\, MS) \n Mayor Patrick Braxton (Newbern\, AL) \n Mayor Justin Brooks (Erie\, CO)\n Mayor Darren Burrell (Darby\, PA)\n Mayor Rita C. Frealing (Gettysburg\, PA)\n Mayor Waylyn Hobbs (Hempstead\, NY)\n Mayor Jaime Kinder (Meadville\, PA)\n Mayor Adrian O. Mapp (Plainfield\, NJ)\n Mayor Frank Minor (Logan Township\, NJ)\n Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard (Mount Vernon\, NY)\n Mayor Derek Slaughter (Williamsport\, PA)\n Mayor Marty Small\, Sr. (Atlantic City\, NJ)\n Mayor Dahlia Vertreese (Hillside\, NJ)\n Mayor Judy Ward (Pleasantville\, NJ)\n Mayor Wanda Williams (Harrisburg\, PA)\n Mayor Derrick R. Wood (Dumfries\, VA)\n Mayor Tassie York (Neptune\, NJ) \n Lt. Governor Austin Davis\, PA\n Fmr. Mayor Michael A. Nutter\, Philadelphia\, PA (Convening Co-Chair)\n Fmr. Dr. Hardie Davis\, Jr.\, Augusta\, GA (Convening Co-Chair)\n Ron Busby\, US Black Chambers\, DC\n Jay King\, Greater California Black Chamber of Commerce\n Anthony Gaddy\, Upstate NY Black Chamber of Commerce\n Council President Kenyatta Johnson\, Philadelphia\, PA\n Senator Art Haywood\, PA\n Senator Vincent J. Hughes\, PA\n Alba Martinez\, Director Commerce\, PA\n Johnny Archer\, Anchor\, NBC10 Universal\n Bret Perkins\, Senior Vice President of External and Government Affairs\, Comcast Corporation\n Damien Ghee\, Senior Vice President & Regional Vice President\, TD Bank\n Sara Lomax Reese\, President & CEO\, WURD Radio\n Sulaiman Rahman\, CEO\, DiverseForce\n Marcus Gonzales\, Community Business Development\, TD Bank\n Michelle Price\, Senior Director\, Office of Business Services\, Philadelphia\, PA\n Rachel Branson\, Director of Minority Business\, Philadelphia\, PA\n\n \n\n\n\nOfficial 2024 National Convening Schedule \n\nDay 1: National Convening of Black Mayors\n\nVIP Welcome Reception \n\n5PM - 8PM\n\nComcast Technology Center @ The Market\n\nAdvance registration required.\n\n\nVIP After Networking Experience on the Waterfront \n\n8:30PM - 11:00PM\n\nPenn's Landing Liberty Point\n\n\n\nDay 2: National Convening of Black Mayors featuring the National Black Business Month Expo\n\nLocation for all of Day 2 events: Comcast Spectacor (Wells Fargo Center)\n\n\n\n8:00 AM - 10:00 AM VIP Breakfast Reception (Advance registration required)\n\n\n\n9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Business Expo Floor & Main Stage Presentations (Onsite registration available)\n\n\n\n11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Premier Networking Experience & VIP Lunch (Advance registration required)\n\n\n\n1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Premier Networking Experience & VIP Lunch (Advance registration required)\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured on the Expo Floor:\n\n\n\n10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks\n\n\n\n10:30 AM - 11:10 AM Mayoral Forum: Building Effective Support Systems\n\n\n\n12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Mayoral Forum: Policy Innovation\n\n\n\n1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Empowering Progress: Strategic Advocacy and Innovation in Black Business\n\n \n\n\nWhat's included with your registration?\n\n\n\nThe Executive Experience\n\n($350 Members $450 Non-Members)\n\n\n Exclusive invitation to VIP Reception from 5pm - 8pm on Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024 at Comcast Technology Center\n Exclusive Networking opportunities with Mayors and elected officials\n Full access to all workshops during Convening and Expo on August 14 & 15\n (1) Ticket to attend After-hour networking event with Mayors on Waterfront on August 14\n Access to "Headshot Corner" for professional headshots on August 15\n (1) Ticket to attend VIP National Convening of Black Mayors Luncheon on Thursday\, August 15 from 12pm - 1:30pm\n VIP access at Expo to include VIP Lounge with complimentary refreshments & exclusive networking opportunities on August 15\n Full access to Expo Floor with VIP reserved seating for Main Stage Presentations on expo floor on August 15\n Access to vendor marketplace and networking with over 600+ professionals on August 15\n\n\n\nVIP Pass - Expo Day Only - Thursday\, August 15\n\n($250 Members $350 Non-Members)\n\n\n Exclusive Networking opportunities with Mayors and elected officials\n Access to "Headshot Corner" for professional headshots on August 15\n (1) Ticket to attend VIP National Convening of Black Mayors Luncheon on Thursday\, August 15 from 12pm - 1:30pm\n VIP access at Expo to include VIP Lounge with complimentary refreshments & exclusive networking opportunities on August 15\n Full access to Expo Floor with VIP reserved seating for Main Stage Presentations on expo floor on August 15\n Access to vendor marketplace and networking with over 600+ professionals on August 15\n\n\n\nPremier Access - Expo Day Only - Thursday\, August 15\n\n($175 Members $225 Non-Members)\n\n\n Full access to all workshops during Convening and Expo on August 15\n Access to "Headshot Corner" for professional headshots on August 15\n Full access to Expo Floor and Consult Corner\n Access to vendor marketplace and networking with over 600+ professionals on August 15\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission - Expo Day Only - Thursday\, August 15\n\n($30 Members $50 Non-Members)\n\n\n Limited access to workshops during Convening and Expo on August 15\n Full access to Expo Floor and Consult Corner\n Access to vendor marketplace and networking with over 600+ professionals on August 15
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The African American Chamber of Commerce of PA\, NJ &\; DE (AACC) will galvanize Mayors from across the country to host a two-day gathering for some of the most prestigious leaders right here in the City of Philadelphia.
\n \;\n\nNow in our fourth consecutive year\, the AACC welcomes you to attend the fourth annual National Convening of Black Mayors as we host some of the country&rsquo\;s most esteemed leaders. You don&rsquo\;t want to miss it\; this year will not be like the others. We have elevated the experience for local and national attendees\, corporate leaders\, subject matter experts\, and investors alike.
\n \;\n\nThis year\, the National Convening of Black Mayors will also be the home of the second annual Black Business Expo. That&rsquo\;s right! This year the National Convening of Black Mayors + National Black Business Month Expo will combine for an even more valuable experience!
\n \;\n\nThe conference will convene on August 14 and 15 at multiple locations\, including the Comcast Technology Center and the Wells Fargo Center. During Black Business Month we will host local\, regional and national officials\, decision-makers\, entrepreneurs\, and corporate leaders. The National Convening of Black Mayors + National Black Business Month Expo&rsquo\;s carefully curated agenda\, especially-selected speakers and subject matter experts are sure to provide tangible solutions applicable for this region and cities across the country.
\n \;\n\nVENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR DAY 2 OF THE CONVENING\, WHICH INCLUDES THE NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MONTH EXPO.
\n \;\n\nTo learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the National Convening of Black Mayors + Black Business Expo\, please contact Tashyra Ayers at tayers@aachamber.org. For all other inquiries\, please contact fharris@aachamber.org.
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\n2024 Participating Mayors &\; Special Guest Speakers
\n\n\n - Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba (Jackson\, MS) \;
\n - Mayor \;Patrick Braxton (Newbern\, AL) \;
\n - Mayor \;Justin Brooks (Erie\, CO)
\n - Mayor \;Darren Burrell (Darby\, PA)
\n - Mayor \;Rita C. Frealing (Gettysburg\, PA)
\n - Mayor \;Waylyn Hobbs (Hempstead\, NY)
\n - Mayor \;Jaime Kinder (Meadville\, PA)
\n - Mayor \;Adrian O. Mapp (Plainfield\, NJ)
\n - Mayor \;Frank Minor (Logan Township\, NJ)
\n - Mayor \;Shawyn Patterson-Howard (Mount Vernon\, NY)
\n - Mayor \;Derek Slaughter (Williamsport\, PA)
\n - Mayor \;Marty Small\, Sr. (Atlantic City\, NJ)
\n - Mayor \;Dahlia Vertreese (Hillside\, NJ)
\n - Mayor \;Judy Ward (Pleasantville\, NJ)
\n - Mayor \;Wanda Williams (Harrisburg\, PA)
\n - Mayor \;Derrick R. Wood (Dumfries\, VA)
\n - Mayor \;Tassie York (Neptune\, NJ)\;
\n - Lt. Governor Austin Davis\, PA
\n - Fmr. Mayor Michael A. Nutter\, Philadelphia\, PA (Convening Co-Chair)
\n - Fmr. Dr. Hardie Davis\, Jr.\, Augusta\, GA (Convening Co-Chair)
\n - Ron Busby\, US Black Chambers\, DC
\n - Jay King\, Greater California Black Chamber of Commerce
\n - Anthony Gaddy\, Upstate NY Black Chamber of Commerce
\n - Council President Kenyatta Johnson\, Philadelphia\, PA
\n - Senator Art Haywood\, PA
\n - Senator Vincent J. Hughes\, PA
\n - Alba Martinez\, Director Commerce\, PA
\n - Johnny Archer\, Anchor\, NBC10 Universal
\n - Bret Perkins\, Senior Vice President of External and Government Affairs\, Comcast Corporation
\n - Damien Ghee\, Senior Vice President &\; Regional Vice President\, TD Bank
\n - Sara Lomax Reese\, President &\; CEO\, WURD Radio
\n - Sulaiman Rahman\, CEO\, DiverseForce
\n - Marcus Gonzales\, Community Business Development\, TD Bank
\n - Michelle Price\, Senior Director\, Office of Business Services\, Philadelphia\, PA
\n - Rachel Branson\, Director of Minority Business\, Philadelphia\, PA
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Official 2024 National Convening Schedule \;
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Day 1: National Convening of Black Mayors
\nVIP Welcome Reception
\n5PM - 8PM
\nComcast Technology Center @ The Market
\nAdvance registration required.
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VIP After Networking Experience on the Waterfront
\n8:30PM - 11:00PM
\nPenn'\;s Landing Liberty Point
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\nDay 2: National Convening of Black Mayors featuring the National Black Business Month Expo
\nLocation for all of Day 2 events: Comcast Spectacor (Wells Fargo Center)
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\n8:00 AM - 10:00 AM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
VIP Breakfast Reception (Advance registration required)
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\n9:00 AM - 3:00 PM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
Business Expo Floor &\; Main Stage Presentations (Onsite registration available)
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\n11:00 AM - 12:00 PM \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
Premier Networking Experience &\; VIP Lunch (Advance registration required)
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\n1:00 PM \;- 2:00 PM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
Premier Networking Experience &\; VIP Lunch (Advance registration required)
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\nFeatured on the Expo Floor:
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\n10:00 AM - 10:30 AM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Welcome and Opening Remarks
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\n10:30 AM - 11:10 AM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Mayoral Forum: \;Building Effective Support Systems
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\n12:15 PM - 1:00 PM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
Mayoral Forum: \;Policy Innovation
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\n1:30 PM - 2:15 PM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
Empowering Progress: Strategic Advocacy and Innovation in Black Business\n \;\n
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What'\;s included with your registration?
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\nThe Executive Experience
\n($350 Members &bull\; $450 Non-Members)\n\n
\n - Exclusive invitation to VIP Reception from 5pm - 8pm on \;Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024 at Comcast Technology Center
\n - Exclusive Networking opportunities with Mayors and elected officials
\n - Full access to all workshops during Convening and Expo on August 14 &\; 15
\n - (1) Ticket to attend After-hour networking event with Mayors on Waterfront on August 14
\n - Access to &ldquo\;Headshot Corner&rdquo\; for professional headshots on August 15
\n - (1) Ticket to attend VIP National Convening of Black Mayors Luncheon on Thursday\, August 15 from 12pm - 1:30pm
\n - VIP access at Expo to include \;VIP Lounge with complimentary refreshments &\; exclusive networking opportunities \;on August 15
\n - Full access to Expo Floor with \;VIP reserved seating for Main Stage Presentations on expo floor \;on August 15
\n - Access to vendor marketplace \;and networking with over 600+ professionals \;on August 15
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VIP Pass - Expo Day Only - Thursday\, August 15
\n($250 Members &bull\; $350 Non-Members)\n\n
\n - Exclusive Networking opportunities with Mayors and elected officials
\n - Access to &ldquo\;Headshot Corner&rdquo\; for professional headshots on August 15
\n - (1) Ticket to attend VIP National Convening of Black Mayors Luncheon on Thursday\, August 15 from 12pm - 1:30pm
\n - VIP access at Expo to include \;VIP Lounge with complimentary refreshments &\; exclusive networking opportunities \;on August 15
\n - Full \;access to Expo Floor with \;VIP reserved seating \;for Main Stage Presentations on expo floor \;on August 15
\n - Access to vendor marketplace \;and networking with over 600+ professionals \;on August 15
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Premier Access - Expo Day Only - Thursday\, August 15
\n($175 Members &bull\; $225 Non-Members)\n\n
\n - Full access to all workshops during Convening and Expo on August 15
\n - Access to &ldquo\;Headshot Corner&rdquo\; for professional headshots on August 15
\n - Full \;access to Expo Floor \;and Consult Corner
\n - Access to vendor marketplace \;and networking with over 600+ professionals \;on August 15
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General Admission - Expo Day Only - Thursday\, August 15
\n($30 Members &bull\; $50 Non-Members)\n\n
\n - Limited access to workshops during Convening and Expo on August \;15
\n - Full \;access to Expo Floor and Consult Corner
\n - Access to vendor marketplace \;and networking with over 600+ professionals \;on August 15
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LOCATION:Day 1: Comcast Technology Center 1800 Arch Street Philadelphia\, PA 19103 Day 2: Wells Fargo Center 3601 S Broad Street Philadelphia\, PA 19148
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URL:https://membership.aachamber.com/events/details/national-convening-of-black-mayors-black-business-expo-2024-2218
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