The National Alliance for Black Business ™ (2022), co-founded by The National Business League ® (1900), National Black Chamber of Commerce ® (1993) and The World Conference of Mayors ® (1984), will co-host The National Business League’s 124th National Black Business Conference ™. The conference takes place August 21-25, 2024, at the Hilton Atlanta in downtown Atlanta, GA. This highly anticipated event coincides with Atlanta Black Business Weekend ™. The event promises to be an exhilarating gathering of the nation’s foremost Black business leaders and community luminaries.
The National Black Business Conference
Last year’s conference commemorated the 30th Anniversary of the National Black Chamber of Commerce and drew over 1,900 attendees. This year’s event also holds special significance as it celebrates the 40th Anniversary of The World Conference of Mayors. The World Conference of Mayors serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Black Mayoral leadership and economic empowerment within Black communities worldwide. This year marks a significant milestone. The event pays homage to 50 years since the Southern Conference of Black Mayors held its inaugural National Conference at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel. Daniel “Chappy” James, the first four-star Black general in the Air Force and a Tuskegee airman, serves as keynote speaker.
Mayor Johnny Ford, co-founder of the preceding Black Mayors organizations before founding The World Conference of Mayors, expressed excitement for this year’s event. Ford said, “We celebrate the historic 40th Anniversary of The World Conference of Mayors. We must acknowledge the pivotal role Black mayors play in the economic development of cities, towns and historic settlements. These legacies trace their roots back to the visionary leadership of Booker T. Washington and pave the way for the future of Black Mayors all over the world.”
Conference impact
The conference agenda will spotlight the profound impact of Black mayors in fostering entrepreneurship, economic development and community growth. All echoing the visionary principles championed by Booker T. Washington. From Tuskegee to the emergence of historic all-Black towns across the nation, this legacy endures with over 1,000 historic Black towns and settlements and more than 100 Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the nation.
Hundreds of Black-owned businesses, professionals and elected officials from around the globe will attend. The conference will serve as a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge-sharing and forging strategic partnerships with csepity, state, national, federal and global resources and leadership. Local, Black-led business institutions host the event. The organizations include the Atlanta Business League, Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council.
About National Alliance for Black Business (NABB)
The National Alliance for Black Business was founded on Tuesday, September 2022, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. NABB was co-founded by The National Business League (Founded in 1900), the nation’s first and largest organization for Black businesses and professionals in the country, the National Black Chamber of Commerce (Founded in 1993), the counties first and largest federation of Black chambers in the United States and globally and The World Conference of Mayors (Founded in 1984), the world’s largest association of global Black Mayors both domestic and abroad. Currently, NABB boasts a membership of over 50 national organizations. They are united in their commitment to advancing towards a unified Black business agenda with the theme “We Are Together.”
Celebrate unity, resilience and the vibrant spirit of Black entrepreneurship at the 124th National Black Business Conference in Atlanta! Register today: www.nationalblackbusinessconference.com
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