Saturday, March 25, 2023
8:00 am - 3:30 pm | Hyatt Regency LAX, 6225 West Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
20th Annual Salute To Black Women
Business Conference, Vendor Faire & Awards Luncheon
2023 Honorees: "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories"
March is National Women’s History Month and in collaboration with the National Women’s History Project’s (NWHP) 2023 theme: “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” the Black Business Association (BBA) presents our
20th annual Salute to Black Women Business Conference, Vendor Faire & Awards Luncheon.
20th annual Salute to Black Women Business Conference, Vendor Faire & Awards Luncheon.
The Hon. Karen Bass
First Female & 43rd Mayor
of Los Angeles
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
of Los Angeles
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Beverly White
Reporter (Retired),
NBC4 Los Angeles
LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
NBC4 Los Angeles
LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Hon. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
U.S. Representative,
California 37th District
CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
California 37th District
CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
Pat Prescott
Radio Personality (Retired),
94.7 The Wave
LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
94.7 The Wave
LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Award-Winning Director,
Writer, Producer
PINNACLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Writer, Producer
PINNACLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Cynthia E. Exum
Author & Founder/ Exec. Director,
Leimert Park Village Book Fair, Inc.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AWARD
Leimert Park Village Book Fair, Inc.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AWARD
Regina Wilson
Executive Director,
California Black Media
LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD
California Black Media
LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD
Devyn Bakewell
Los Angeles Sentinel Assistant
Managing Editor & Author
RISING STAR AWARD
Managing Editor & Author
RISING STAR AWARD
20th Anniversary Celebration
BBA Salute To Black Women in recognition of National Women's History Month
The Black Business Association is delighted to honor some amazing women this year in alignment with the 2023 theme: "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories." This year, the BBA salutes and recognizes the contributions and achievements of:
Conference only $50 - Early-Bird: $25
Conference + Luncheon $150 - Early-Bird: $100
Don't wait, register today! Early-bird available until Mar. 5th and 50% off for members.
REGISTER TODAY- Hon. Karen Bass, First Female & 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles
- Hon. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, U.S. Representative, CA 37th District
- Gina Prince-Bythewood, Award-Winning Director/Writer/Producer
- Regina Brown Wilson, Executive Director, California Black Media
- Beverly White, Retired, NBC4 Los Angeles
- Pat Prescott, Retired, 94.7 The Wave
- Cynthia E. Exum, Author & Founder/ Exec. Director, Leimert Park Village Book Fair, Inc.
- Devyn Bakewell, Assistant Managing Editor, L.A. Sentinel and L.A. Watts Times & Author
Conference only $50 - Early-Bird: $25
Conference + Luncheon $150 - Early-Bird: $100
Don't wait, register today! Early-bird available until Mar. 5th and 50% off for members.
Presenting...
Season of Greatness Symposium
The Black Business Association proudly presents our 20th Annual Salute To Black Women Business Conference on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency International Los Angeles Airport Hotel.
Under the theme, "From Professional to Personal: Stepping into Your Season of Greatness," this year's Conference features a dynamic general session, the Season of Greatness Symposium featuring:
Moderated by: Coach Wendy Gladney Williams, Founder and President of Season of Greatness and President of Personal Services Plus
- Celeste Alleyne, Director, Executive Engagements & External Talent, Microsoft
- Cynthia Heard, Vice President & COO, Los Angeles Urban League
- Denise Pines, CEO, Author, Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Advocate
- Tammy Tumbling, Exec. VP/COO, Orange County Community Foundation
- Regina Brown Wilson, Executive Director, California Black Media
- Making a Plan
- Building Confidence
- Imposter Syndrome
- Pay Equity
- Self-Care
- Professional and Community Engagement
Youth Forum:
Role Models for Success
Our "Role Models for Success" Youth Forum returns.
Presented by Forgiving For Living, Inc., this forum will serve to inspire and inform our young women and girls to aspiring to their best selves.
Facilitated by FFL President Wendy Gladney Williams, participants are:
Moderator:
Courtney Sabra Marie Gladney
Media & Marketing Specialist, Housing Authority City of Los Angeles (HACLA) / Photographer, Sabra Marie Photography
Panelists:
Kim Anthony-Morrow, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Excellence Institute
BBA Vice Chair
Mignon Blanc, Maternal Infant Care, Sales Specialist, GE HealthCare
Christina Dove, Actress, Content Creator, Author, and Motivational Speaker
Dawnchelle Holmes, Multicultural Publicity & Faith Marketing Executive,
Eden Digital Group
Don't wait, register today! Early-bird discount available until Feb. 24th and 50% off for members.
REGISTER TODAYPresented by Forgiving For Living, Inc., this forum will serve to inspire and inform our young women and girls to aspiring to their best selves.
Facilitated by FFL President Wendy Gladney Williams, participants are:
Moderator:
Courtney Sabra Marie Gladney
Media & Marketing Specialist, Housing Authority City of Los Angeles (HACLA) / Photographer, Sabra Marie Photography
Panelists:
Kim Anthony-Morrow, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Excellence Institute
BBA Vice Chair
Mignon Blanc, Maternal Infant Care, Sales Specialist, GE HealthCare
Christina Dove, Actress, Content Creator, Author, and Motivational Speaker
Dawnchelle Holmes, Multicultural Publicity & Faith Marketing Executive,
Eden Digital Group
Don't wait, register today! Early-bird discount available until Feb. 24th and 50% off for members.
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Guest Check-in / Vendor Faire I
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
9:30a - 11:15a
General Session
Welcome & Presentations
“Season of Greatness” Symposium
“Role Models for Success” Youth Forum
11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Vendor Faire II
11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Red Carpet
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Awards Luncheon
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dessert Reception | Vendor Faire Finale
SOLD OUT!!!
STBW Vendor Faire
It's so good to be back. Thank you to all our 2023 Vendors! We look forward to seeing you all on March 25, 2023!
This year, we have some wonderful promotion opportunities with pre-event marketing, on-site spotlights and prize opportunities.
VENDOR FAIRE Opportunities:
Premium+ $495 - Early-Bird: $395
Become a member and receive 50% off future registrations.
REGISTERThis year, we have some wonderful promotion opportunities with pre-event marketing, on-site spotlights and prize opportunities.
VENDOR FAIRE Opportunities:
Premium+ $495 - Early-Bird: $395
- Premium Location, 6’ Table w/ black cloth and 2 chairs, Two (2) Luncheon Tickets, Promotions: Website, E-Newsletter, Socials & Program
- 6’ Table w/ black cloth and 2 chairs, One (1) Luncheon Ticket, Promotions: Website and Listing in Program
- 6’ Table w/ black cloth and 2 chairs, Promotions: Website and Listing in Program
Become a member and receive 50% off future registrations.
SPONSORSHIP AND VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Hyatt Regency LAX discounted rate is $179 per night.
6225 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (424) 702-1234
For all inquiries, please contact the Black Business Association office at (323) 291-9334 or email to: mail@bbala.org.
All must register online, but you have the option to pay by check.
To make checks, please make payable to Black Business Association
and mail to: P.O. Box 43159, Los Angeles, CA 90043.
and mail to: P.O. Box 43159, Los Angeles, CA 90043.
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