Upcoming Events

Shine Unappologetically: Intentional Personal Rebranding
Jan
12

Shine Unappologetically: Intentional Personal Rebranding

Join us for a virtual workshop focused on building the confidence to be visible. We’ll address common barriers—from self-doubt to discomfort with being seen - while challenging ideas that push Black women to shrink instead of shine. The session explores practical steps for making yourself visible and using personal branding as a pathway for opportunity and growth.

Speaker: Lauren C. Nelson, Personal Branding Consultant

Location: Virtual

Members: Free | Non-Members: $15

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Community Huddle: The Missing Data on Black Women in Food
Dec
17

Community Huddle: The Missing Data on Black Women in Food

The Black Women in Food Member Circle is invited to a virtual gathering centered on closing the data gap on Black women across the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. We will share early insights from our research with Cornell University, discuss what the data is showing so far, and get member insights on the findings.

Speaker:

  • Lilly W. Jan, PhD

  • Emma Roder, Research Assistant

Location: Virtual

Members Only

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Safeguarding Your Success: Insurance and Wealth Strategies for Food Businesses
Dec
3

Safeguarding Your Success: Insurance and Wealth Strategies for Food Businesses

Protecting your business means protecting your legacy. This workshop by JP Morgan Chase is designed to help food entrepreneurs and business owners safeguard what they’ve built through practical insurance and wealth strategies. You’ll learn tools and guidelines for building generational wealth so your impact extends beyond your business and into the future. Come ready with questions! 

What you will learn:  

  • Safeguard your food focused business, your team, and your legacy with proven solutions. 

  • Guidelines and tools to building generational wealth. 

  • Learn insurance and protection strategies for business owners. 

Speakers:

  • Aja Clark, Community Manager, JP Morgan Chase

  • Malik Davis, Private Client Advisor, JP Morgan Wealth Management

  • Alan M. Tofig CFP®, Wealth Management Consultant, Saybrus Partners

Location: 940 New York Ave NW Suite 706, Washington, DC 20001

Lite refreshments will be provided

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Virtual: Get Trade Show Ready: Navigating SupplySide Global for CPG Founders
Sep
22

Virtual: Get Trade Show Ready: Navigating SupplySide Global for CPG Founders

Join us for an exclusive virtual session with representatives from Supply Side Global as they share insights on how to participate and successfully navigate the premier trade show for supplement, food, and beverage innovation. During this session, you’ll learn about the key benefits of attending, how it can accelerate your business growth through trade shows, and get a first-hand experience from a CPG (consumer packaged goods) founder.

Speakers:

  • Audarshia Townsend, Content Director, Food & Beverage Insider

  • Jon Benninger, Vice President & Market Leader, SupplySide

  • Renee Mercer, Strategic Partnerships Specialist, Informa Markets

  • Karin VanSlyke, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Informa Markets

  • Lexx Mills, CEO & Co-founder, Stursi

Cost: Free

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