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 fueling growth for Black companies through access to capital.
Join us on this exciting journey to advance Black Entrepreneurship in Arkansas.
What to expect?
–Forward-Thinking Solutions
–Proven Models and Approaches
–Explore the funding paths, insights, and actionable strategies to foster the growth of your business
#BLACKFOUNDERSSUMMIT
2024 Speakers Include:
Agenda
Breakfast and Networking
Opening Remarks - Benito Lubazibwa, Founder of ReMix Ideas and Black Founders Summit
Fireside Chat with Harvey Williams, Co-founder & CEO of Delta Dirt Distillery - How to Grow Your Business
Let’s Talk Venture Capital Investing
Fireside Chat with PJ Haynie, owner of Arkansas River Rice - Entrepreneur of the Year
Keynote Speaker: Sekou Kaalund, Executive Vice President, Branch and Small Business Banking U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank - Panelists
Arkansas Minority Business Development Center- Panelists
Fireside Chat with Arlo Washington - Leveraging CDFIs to Create Economic Mobility
Imani Fund - Rethinking Underwriting Rules: Success Stories
$10,000 Pitch Competition
Lunch and Networking
Afterparty
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, Entergy, 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.