NCBW100 Phoenix 2024 Madam C.J. Walker Economic Empowerment Expo/Conference

Ignite Your Economic Power at the 2024 Madam C.J. Walker Economic Empowerment Expo and Conference

On Saturday, June 1, step into a world where your ambitions burn bright and you blaze a trail to making your financial dreams a reality when you Ignite Your Economic Power at the 2024 Madam C.J. Walker Economic Empowerment Expo and Conference.

Presented by The Phoenix Metropolitan Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., the event pays homage to the life and legacy of Madam C.J. Walker, America’s first self-made millionairess. This year’s event marks the expansion of the annual luncheon and expo to a full day of education and resources devoted to equipping Black women to build generational wealth.

It’s More Than an Event - It’s a Movement

Whether you want to buy a home, launch or grow your business, or invest wisely, you’ll have the opportunity to learn directly from local industry experts. The Expo will also provide a showcase for Black women-owned businesses, with unique opportunities for shopping, inspiration and networking with local entrepreneurs and community partners.

The Madam C.J. Walker Economic Empowerment Expo and Conference will include:

• Conference session tracks focused on professional advancement, entrepreneurship, home ownership and investment strategies.
• Luncheon honoring the annual Trailblazer Award recipient and local youth entrepreneurs.
• Expo providing shopping opportunities with Black Women-Owned businesses.
• Resources and Q&A sessions on wealth building strategies.
• A performance by acclaimed recording artist Coco Watson.

Special Awards Program:

For the second year, NCBW 100 Phoenix is also celebrating the future generation of Black entrepreneurs by highlighting Black emerging entrepreneurs under the age of 18 who have participated in our Youth Entrepreneur Series (YES) program and Pitch Perfect Pitch contest. The intent is to celebrate the accomplishments of these emerging entrepreneurs as they are the next generation of Black entrepreneurs to pave the way for others, and to follow the legacy of Madam C.J. Walker “to provide employment to hundreds of women of [our] race." The timely Expo falls on the heels of Black Women’s History Month (April) and one month shy of National Black Women’s Equal Pay Day (July 27, 2024).

Are you interested in supporting NCBW’s commitment to drive positive systemic change that promotes gender equity in economic empowerment and entrepreneurship for Black women and girls while showcasing your organization’s brand? A limited number of sponsorships are still available, along with advertising opportunities.

Thanks to our Title Sponsor, Wells Fargo, along with other generous community partners, funds raised from this event allow NCBW to support year-round Economic Empowerment efforts such as:

• Youth Entrepreneurship Series (YES) and Pitch Perfect Pitch Contest.
• Programming and advocacy focused on pay equity, financial literacy, livable wage employment, generational wealth building, and entrepreneurship.

Benefits of sponsorship may include highlighting your organization, playing a company video during the Luncheon, displaying a company banner or logo, tickets to the Expo and Luncheon, opportunity to present at an empowerment session or round table, and a full page ad in the 2024 program booklet.

To explore sponsorship opportunities that meet your needs, contact Co-Chairs Micha Harris and Shawna Stevens via email at [email protected] for additional information and package options.

STOP BEING THE BEST-KEPT SECRET AND SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS!

Looking for an ideal opportunity to connect with new audiences? Ad and exhibitor opportunities are available.

Each exhibitor table comes with two chairs, one table cover, and two tickets to the luncheon.

Ads are available in various sizes ranging from business card to half page. Graphic design support is available per request for a select number of ads on a first come, first serve basis.

*Please note, full page ads are only available with sponsorship packages.

If you are interested in submitting an ad or serving as a vendor, please contact Co-Chairs Micha Harris and Shawna Stevens via email to [email protected] for more information and to request an exhibitor package OR indicate your interest by selecting the appropriate ticketing option on this event page.

As a part of the 2024 Youth Entrepreneur Series (YES) offered by NCBW100 Phoenix in collaboration with 100 Black Men of Phoenix, and with the financial support and strategic partnership of ARG Cultivators Community, NCBW100 Phoenix developed the 2024 Youth Entrepreneur Series (YES) Biz Grant.

The YES Biz grant was developed to drive positive systemic change that results in gender equity in business and economic empowerment, to create a foundation for building generational wealth for Black youth, and to promote and support youth entrepreneurship among the Black community. The Youth Entrepreneur Series and the YES Biz Grant demonstrate our commitment to advocating for and investing in young Black entrepreneurs.

Thanks to this year's financial sponsor, ARG Cultivators Commmunity, ten (10) YES Biz Grants were in the amount of $1,000 each, and one (1) YES Biz grant was awarded in the amount of $500, enabling the winners to launch a new business venture or reinvest in their existing business.

Meet Our Eleven Winners and visit their booth at the Expo on June 1st!

$1,000 winners:

• Mykah Atkinson, Legacy
• Olivia Carey, Olivia's Crayon Factory
• Kylie Cummings, Kylie's Cases
• Preston Cue, DoggyD Dog Walking
• Paul and Victory Ford, PV's Sports Drinks
• Jonathan Dark, Jottle's Custom Bottle
• Gabrielle Roses-Romero, Gab With Me Therapy
• Kennedy Swanson, Nutri Cakes
• Nathaniel Ward, Amalgamation Creations
• David Williams, NFL Kat

$500 winner:

• Nina Yarrington, Squishy Squaad

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Crowne Plaza Resort Phoenix - Chandler Golf Resort, an IHG Hotel, One North San Marcos Place, Chandler, United States