7:30 AM
Main
Registration, breakfast & welcome
Check-in 7:30–8:00 AM. Breakfast and welcome continue through 9:30 AM.
Logan HallDirectionsPlan your day
Program
8:45 AM
Main
Opening welcome
Administrative and collegiate welcomes; dedication honoring Dr. Velma L. Blackwell.
Logan HallDirections9:30 AM
Main
Opening plenary
Local decisions, partnerships and public leadership that expand economic opportunity.
Logan HallDirections10:00 AM
Youth
Youth Empowerment Summit
Student programming focused on leadership, enterprise and preparation. Runs until 4:30 PM.
Tompkins Auditorium / FEMA RoomDirections11:00 AM
Main
HBCU development strategies
HBCU leaders share strategies and opportunities for regional entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Logan HallDirections12:00 PM
Main
Luncheon & recognition
Lunch, small-business recognition and celebration of alumni entrepreneurs.
Logan HallDirections1:15 PM
Community
Community development
Cooperative development, heirs property, broadband access and Black farmer initiatives.
Logan HallDirections1:15 PM
Students
Student engagement
Enterprise, mentorship, financial capability and social impact. Until 4:30 PM.
Tompkins HallDirections5:30 PM
Networking
Reception & showcase of champions
Reception, student pop-up pitch competition and showcase of champions.
Logan Hall & lawnDirections