National Black Business Month Summit & Our People's Choices Awards Reception
Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Location
Riviera Beach Marina Village
190 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Fees/Admission
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact Information
Program Committee
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Description
Join us for the Our People's Choice Awards Reception & Black Business Summit, hosted by the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County in celebration of National Black Business Month.
This dynamic experience brings together Black business owners, government leaders, and entrepreneurs across Palm Beach County for a full day of engagement, education, and celebration. From the Vendor Marketplace to two powerful panels and the community-nominated People's Choice Awards, this is the place to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Panel Discussions:
Panel 1:
Title: Shifting Mandates, Shifting Support: The Future of Government Resources for Black-Owned Businesses
Moderator:
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Joseph Sanches, Chief Operating Officer, School District of Palm Beach County
Panelists: -
Tonya Davis Johnson, Director, Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity
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Pamela Stewart, President, InclusiFi
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James Green, Director, Palm Beach County Community Services Department
Panel 2:
Title: Investing in Us: Alternative Capital and the Power of Buying Black
Moderator:
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Karina Long Robinson, Government Affairs Chair, Black Chamber of Commerce of PBC
Panelists: -
Keely Gideon-Taylor, President, Black Chamber of Commerce of PBC
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Patrick Franklin, President & CEO, Urban League of Palm Beach County
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Ricky Wade, Franchisee, McDonalds & Community Leader
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Alfred Fields, Economic Development Chair, NAACP
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Denise Mutamba, Managing Attorney, MDM Law
🏆 Our People's Choice Awards Reception
Cap off the day by celebrating the community's favorite Black-owned businesses, nominated and voted on by YOU. Enjoy light bites, music, and networking.
RSVP Now? Space is Limited!
Sign up to become a Vendor for the Expo here.