About this Event
International Competition for Entrepreneurs
Business Luncheon & Community Activation | Houston 2025
Location: The Nautilus Ballroom at the Houston Downtown Aquarium
Date: October 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Audience: Entrepreneurs, investors, city leaders, and community partners
Event Purpose
The ICE Business LAUNCHcheon is a strategic fundraiser and community catalyst—designed to support startups emerging from the ICE ecosystem. It’s not a lunch—it’s a launchpad for legacy. No showcases this time—just intentional connection, storytelling, and activation.
What ICE Is Building
• Startup Support: Funding, mentorship, and visibility for bold ventures
• Community Engagement: Opportunities for collaboration, investment, and shared impact
• Global Vision: ICE Jamaica remains our flagship showcase; future pop-ups will expand our reach
• ICE Pro: A new initiative connecting retired professional athletes to viable business investment opportunities—bridging legacy, leadership, and long-term impact
What to Expect
• Impact Conversations: Hear directly from ICE founder and visionaries
• Networking Zones: Connect with potential collaborators, sponsors, and supporters
• Sponsor Spotlights: Celebrate the partners backing innovation and inclusion
• Legacy Ceremony: Thoughtful moments that reflect ICE’s soul and mission
Featured Guests & Energy Shapers:
• Edmond Baker Jr. – Saxophonist bringing rnb & soul to the space
• Mike Holmes – Representing the NFL Alumni Association
• Team CarbonX – ICE MG Winners, representing youth innovation
• Ben Cavil – Representing the NFL Retired Players Association, Houston Chapter
• Saleha B. Khumawala Ph. D. CPA, CGMA - Professor and Executive Director, Dakri Center for Economic Inclusion and Visionary and Founding Director, SURE Program
Signature ICE Gift Boxes
Every attendee will receive a curated Nvr4getsub gift box—a tactile expression of gratitude, elevation, and legacy. These aren’t giveaways—they’re launch kits for impact.
Why It Matters
International Competition for Entrepreneurs is more than a platform—it’s a movement. Every dollar raised helps launch a startup, deepen community ties, and build a future rooted in creativity, equity, and elevation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby Street, Houston, United States
USD 120.29
