Advancing Racial Equity

through entrepreneurship

(Ron Robinson Theater - 100 River Market Ave, LR)

October 5, 2023

A Time for Bold Action

About the Summit


This summit will bring together key business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for actionable insights and discussions on the issues that matter most to the Black entrepreneurs.

 

Hosted by ReMix Ideas and Advancing Black Entrepreneurship (ABE), this summit will focus on advancing racial equity through entrepreneurship.

 

Join us on this exciting journey to advance Black Entrepreneurship in Arkansas.


What to expect?

–Forward-Thinking Solutions
–Proven Models and Approaches  

–Actions for Racial Equity

#BLACKFOUNDERSSUMMIT

2023 Speakers Include:

Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Networking Breakfast

9:00 am - 9:05 am

Opening Remarks - Benito Lubazibwa, Founder of ReMix Ideas and Black Founders Summit

9:05 am - 9:25 am Main Room

Fireside Chat with Anthony Young, President - Southern Bancorp Community Partners

9:25 am - 9:40 am Main Room

Fireside Chat with Entrepreneur of the Year - Michael Johnson, Owner of Chenal Event Center

9:40 am - 9:55 am Main Room

The Business Case for Racial Equity - Rev. Corey Anderson, Chief Innovation Office at Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

9:55 am - 10:00 am

How Small Business Administration (SBA) Helps Businesses Grow - Adriene F. Brown U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Arkansas District Director

10:00 am - 10:45 am

How the Racial Wealth Gap Was Made and Why it persists - Dr. Julianne Malveaux (Economist/Author/Educator/Businesswoman)

10:45 am - 10:50 am Main Room

At ReMix IDEAS, When We Pray, We Move Our Feet.

10:50 am - 11:20 am

The Role of Financial Institutions in Building Black Wealth - U.S. Bank team: Queanne Smith - SVP Group Business Strategy Mgr. , Keenan Meitner-Wealth Management Advisor, Karlton Lemons-VP, Business Banking Relationship Manager and Cassandra Kidd - AVP Business Access Advisor

11:20 am - 11:30 am

2023 Advancing Black Entrepreneurship Award

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Get Capital & Contract Ready! - Marnell Wicks Love, Senior Management Consultant – Communities Unlimited, Barretta Robinson - Management Consultant for Communities Unlimited’s Entrepreneurship Team and AR MBDA and Pamela Reed - Management Consultant for Communities Unlimited’s Entrepreneurship Team and AR MBDA

12:15 pm - 12:35 pm

Deep Dive: Black business ownership in Memphis - David Shideler, Ph.D., Chief Research Officer & Jonas Crews, Researcher - Heartland Forward

12:35 pm - 12:45 pm

How Technology Can Transform The Black Economy - Chris Jones, Author | Innovator | Entrepreneur | Executive | 2022 Democratic for Governor of Arkansas

12:45 pm - 12:55 pm

ReMix IDEAS Video Pitch Competition

12:55 pm - 1:00 pm

Closing Remarks - Benito Lubazibwa, Founder of ReMix Ideas and Black Founders Summit

1:00 pm -

Lunch - Food By Afrobites

Sponsors

Registration

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Become A Sponsor

The summit, which draws 300+ attendees annually, has attracted speakers from organizations such as the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, FORGE, Southern Bancorp, Peoples Trust Federal Credit Union, Communities Unlimited, U.S. Bank, Urban League, and many more.

If you are interested in sponsoring this summit, Contact us at ReMixIdeasLR@gmail.com for information and to secure your sponsorship.

“Building a stronger and better Arkansas is inescapably linked to thriving of Black-owned businesses. When Black entrepreneurs succeed, Arkansas succeeds.” – Benito Lubazibwa, CEO of ReMix Ideas and ABE

Make A Pledge

 

Take a pledge as an Individual or Company/Organization:

We are asking each participant to pledge to increase spending with Black-Owned businesses individually and institutionally.

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