Black Entrepreneurs Week 2025
Explore our week-long celebration of Black entrepreneurship, innovation, and community building
Black Entrepreneurs Week 2025
Join us for a full week celebrating Black entrepreneurship through business pitch competitions, exclusive networking events, wellness experiences, tech innovation workshops, and award ceremonies. Connect with investors, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs.
Week Highlights:
- Small Business Pitch Competition with Cash Prizes
- Exclusive Networking Events & Award Ceremonies
- Wellness Experiences & Community Building
- Tech Innovation & AI Workshops
- Wealth Building & Capital Access Sessions
The Wellness Brunch
Reset. Reconnect. Relax. Join us for a restorative morning of movement, mindfulness, and mimosas. Experience non-performative yoga, a healing sound bath, soulful brunch and an expert wellness panel designed to help you rest, reconnect, and relax.
Experience Includes:
- Connect & Network Session (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
- Non-Performative Yoga® Session (11:30 AM - 12:15 PM)
- Sound Bath Session (12:15 PM - 12:30 PM)
- VIP Brunch & Complimentary Mimosa (12:30 PM - 1:00 PM)
- Wellness Panel Discussion (1:00 PM - 1:45 PM)
- Day Party (1:45 PM - Close)
BEW Kickoff Block Party
Small Business Saturday! Launch the week with A Taste of Houston Soul! All families are welcome to enjoy the Community Parade, BEW Market, live music, food trucks, Black Movie Night & Karaoke, and more at this all-day celebration.
Day Activities:
- Community Festival & Market Experience (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Community Parade with Live Music
- Food Trucks & Local Vendors
- Happy Hour Networking Mixer (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
- Black Movie Night & Karaoke (Evening)
Black Founders Day
Where Houston's Innovators Show Out! A day dedicated to tech founders and innovators. Participate in pitch competitions, attend workshops, and network with investors. Win cash prizes including the Legacy 1865 Pitch Competition exclusively for tech founders.
Featured Sessions:
- Entrepreneurs Probate
- What ChatGPT Won't Tell You About Banking
- Founders Chat
- Gas in the Tank Pitch Competition
- Legacy 1865 Pitch Competition
- BEW Rocket Pitch (Karaoke Style)
Happy Hour Networking Mixer
A Taste of Houston Soul! Enjoy the flavors of the African diaspora while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and realtors. Perfect for building relationships, discussing opportunities, and celebrating Black business excellence in a relaxed atmosphere.
Mixer Features:
- Curated African Diaspora Cuisine
- Complimentary Drinks & Appetizers
- Structured Networking Sessions
- Meet Entrepreneurs & Real Estate Professionals
- Live Music & Entertainment
Join us in igniting community, culture, and capital at Black Entrepreneurs Week 2025! Whether you're interested in sponsoring, volunteering, vending your services, or becoming a member, there's a place for you to make an impact and be part of this transformative event.
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In this Ever-changing Landscape, Connecting is the Key to Staying Ahead
Come and be a part of the 2025 Black Entrepreneurs Week (BEW),
launching the holiday season in support of Houston's Black
entrepreneurs. This powerful week honors Black-owned
businesses, nurtures community entrepreneurship, encourages
wealth-building initiatives, and provides networking
opportunities to forge lasting connections.
Once again, BEW is excited to host pitch competitions offering
substantial cash prizes and provide a platform for innovative
ideas to shine. This isn't just an event—it's an opportunity
to learn, connect, and thrive. Secure your spot and be a part
of amplifying the success of Black entrepreneurs.
BEW 2025 Passes
BEW All Week Pass
- BEW Kickoff Celebration (Nov 29)
- Wellness Brunch (Nov 30)
- Five Days of AI Online (Dec 1-5)
- Wealth Summit (Dec 1)
- Social Impact Summit (Dec 2)
- Unlock HER Power Gala (Dec 3)
- Invest in the Culture (Dec 4)
- Small Business Exchange (Dec 6)
Emerging Entrepreneur All Access
- Everything in All Week Pass PLUS:
- THE BLACK DOOR Exclusive Event (Dec 5)
- Priority seating at all events
- VIP networking receptions
- Complimentary food & drinks
- Direct access to speakers & investors
- Session recordings & digital resources
- VIP gift bag & swag
BEW 2025 Event Timeline
7
BEW - How to Create The Perfect Pitch
Location: Chase Bank, 1605 Lockwood Dr. Houston TX 77020 (Hybrid - Online Streaming Available)
Take advantage of our pitch competition prep course! This session is open to all aspiring for-profit entrepreneurs. Refine your pitch and compete for cash prizes! Featuring Branden Morris with formal guidance, conversational discussions with previous LEW/BEW winners, real-time entrepreneur support, and Q&A.
29
BEW Kickoff Celebration
Location: The Deluxe Theater, 3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
All families are welcome! A Taste of Houston Soul, Community Parade, BEW Market, Pitch Competition and Youth Wealth Seminar, and Black Movie Night & Karaoke.
30
"The Wellness Brunch
Location: Henke & Pilot, 809 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002 | Ticketed Event
Join us for a restorative morning of movement, mindfulness, and mimosas. Experience non-performative yoga, a healing sound bath, soulful brunch and an expert wellness panel, all created to help you rest, reconnect, and relax with your peers.
1-5
Five Days of AI
Location: Online Streaming Event | Ticketed Event
Join us for a week-long series exploring how AI is transforming business, creativity, and community wealth-building. Each session features expert insights, demos, and practical tools for founders, small-business owners, and creators looking to stay ahead in the digital economy.
1
Wealth Summit
Location: City Cellars HTX, 2850 Riverby Rd Suite 110, Houston, TX 77020
An event aimed at providing valuable financial education and guidance to participants at various stages of their wealth-building journey. Pre-recorded content also available online throughout December 1-6.
2
Social Impact Summit
Location: YMCA Houston Texans, 5202 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021 | Ticketed Event
On Giving Tuesday, Black Impact Houston (BIH) partners with Black Entrepreneurs Week to host a Social Impact Summit focused on building sustainable, thriving Black-led nonprofits. A day of workshops and dialogues tailored to nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, and ecosystem supporters.
3
Unlock HER Power
Location: Eldorado Ballroom, 2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004 Ticketed Event
Recognizing the importance of having Black Women Executives in Capital Markets, Technology, Community Building, and Fundraising.
4
Invest in the Culture - Town Hall & Men's Recognition Ceremony
Location: Freedmen's Town Visitor Center, 1204 Victor St, Houston, TX 77019
Townhall Meeting to discuss opportunities to Invest with Technology, Innovation, Digital Currencies, Real Estate, and more for Tech Thursday.
6
HAUL Small Business Exchange Community Pitch Competition
Location: Houston Area Urban League, 1301 Texas Avenue Houston, TX
The Houston Area Urban League Small Business Exchange is a one day summit that offers small business owners an opportunity to network and learn from industry leaders. This event is highlighted by the Small Business Exchange Pitch Competition that offers cash to the grand prize winners.
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The Black Door
Exclusive Event For Equiliberty Partners - Invite Only
An exclusive experience for our valued partners and sponsors.
All BEW events are open to everyone.
We welcome all communities to attend, participate, and celebrate
the power of entrepreneurship.
Uplifting Business and Community
Black Entrepreneurs Week (BEW) is a full week dedicated to bringing recognition to and uplifting the efforts of Black-owned businesses, while connecting them to the local community. Through a series of events, BEW creates opportunities that will help with the growth of entrepreneurship and wealth-building initiatives in our communities.
BEW is open to all entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, and community members who support Black business excellence and economic empowerment.
Registration includes access to all workshops, networking events, pitch competitions, keynote speakers, and celebration events throughout the week.
We offer various sponsorship levels to fit your budget and goals. Visit our partnership page or contact us directly at info@equilibertyfoundation.org for more information.
Pitch Competition
BEW's Pitch Competition is your gateway to the world of business competition, a chance to secure both capital and victory. Small business owners can register to showcase their entrepreneurial prowess in a dynamic pitch to a diverse panel of investors as your audience!
Black Founders Day
The Legacy 1865 Pitch Competition is exclusively for Tech Founders the bold builders who are redefining industries with innovation, code, data, and disruption. This is where vision meets velocity.
The winning check is fuel designed to scale fast:
- ✓ Product development
- ✓ Marketing push
- ✓ Ops upgrades
- ✓ Talent
- ✓ Market expansion
Open to Tech Founders of all races and backgrounds.
Apply Now2024 Pitch Competition Winner
Become a Partner
Step into the spotlight during Black Entrepreneurs Week 2025! Showcase your brand's commitment to access to capital and wealth building by becoming a sponsor. Together, let's empower Black entrepreneurs to reach new heights of success.
What to Expect
Holiday VIP
Unlock Her Power
Invest in the Culture
