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The National Business League is the first and largest nonprofit, non-partisan, and non-sectarian, Black business professional and trade association, founded August 23, 1900 by the iconic Booker T. The NBL has more than 120,000 members nationwide, with 4 regional offices in Atlanta, GA, Detroit, MI, Los Angeles, CA, and Washington, DC, and more than 360 local league chapters across the country. The

organizations provide access to 2.6 million Black businesses throughout the United States, celebrating 120 years of service.

The 126th National Business League Conference is where Black business leaders, innovators, and institutions come togethe...
06/13/2026

The 126th National Business League Conference is where Black business leaders, innovators, and institutions come together to build the next era of Economic Sovereignty.

This year’s conference challenges Black Business Enterprises to think beyond traditional business models and begin building ownership of systems, infrastructure, data, and AI-driven enterprise solutions.

This is not just a conference.
This is the next chapter of Black economic power.

Register now: www.nationalbusinessleague.org/conference

Theme: THE BOOK OF AI™
📍 Atlanta | August 21–22, 2026

THE BLACK DOLLAR: A CONVERSATION WITH LEADING VOICES IN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENTJoin us this Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 7:00 ...
06/12/2026

THE BLACK DOLLAR: A CONVERSATION WITH LEADING VOICES IN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Join us this Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on The Black Dollar, economic development, entrepreneurship, ownership, wealth creation, and the future of Black business in America.

Hosted by HAPI Talks, this special conversation brings together three distinguished leaders committed to advancing economic opportunity and community empowerment:

Featured Guests

Dr. Ken Harris – President & CEO, National Business League
Dr. Julianne Malveaux – Economist, Author, and National Thought Leader
Crystal Gunn – Entrepreneur, Business Strategist, and Community Advocate

Together, they will explore:

• The power and impact of the Black Dollar
• Economic Sovereignty and wealth-building strategies
• Entrepreneurship, ownership, and business development
• The future of Black enterprise and community economics
• Solutions for creating sustainable economic growth

This is a conversation for entrepreneurs, professionals, students, community leaders, and anyone interested in understanding how economic power can be leveraged to create lasting change.

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Watch Live: Join us on Sunday. https://www.youtube.com/

The conversation is not just about spending money—it is about ownership, control, investment, institution-building, and creating pathways to Economic Sovereignty.

SERIOUS ENTREPRENEURS ONLYIf you're looking for advanced marketing and sales strategies to grow your business, this is a...
06/11/2026

SERIOUS ENTREPRENEURS ONLY

If you're looking for advanced marketing and sales strategies to grow your business, this is an event you should seriously consider.

The National Business League partner, Lamar Tyler, Founder of Traffic Sales & Profit, is hosting TSP Live 2026—one of the nation's premier conferences focused on helping entrepreneurs generate more leads, increase sales, and build scalable businesses.

JUNE 18–20, 2026 | ATLANTA, GEORGIA

TSP Live is designed for entrepreneurs who are done guessing and ready to implement proven systems that drive results. This isn't theory. It's practical, real-world strategy from business owners who are actively building and scaling successful companies.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• How to attract the right customers
• Strengthen your marketing message
• Increase conversions and sales
• Create a revenue-producing marketing plan
• Scale your business with confidence

Whether you're a startup founder, established business owner, consultant, speaker, or service provider, you'll leave with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

Attend in person or virtually.

Learn more and register today:

https://www.tsplivetickets.com

JOIN DR. KEN L. HARRIS IN BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS AS FEATURED SPEAKER AT THE CARIBBEAN ECONOMIC FORUM 2026Dr. Ken L. Harris...
05/12/2026

JOIN DR. KEN L. HARRIS IN BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS AS FEATURED SPEAKER AT THE CARIBBEAN ECONOMIC FORUM 2026

Dr. Ken L. Harris, Ph.D., President/CEO of The National Business League, will serve as a Featured Speaker at the Caribbean Economic Forum 2026 at the Hilton Barbados Resort in Bridgetown, Barbados.

This international gathering brings together business leaders, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators focused on economic growth, trade, sustainability, infrastructure, and global collaboration throughout the Caribbean and African Diaspora.

Topics Include:

• Energy Transition & Resilient Power
• Water, Ports & Climate Infrastructure
• Food & Agriculture Systems
• Blue Economy & Coastal Resilience
• Trade, Investment & Economic Development

Connect. Capitalize. Create.

June 18–19, 2026
Hilton Barbados Resort
Bridgetown, Barbados

Register Today:
www.caribbeaneconomicforum.com

THE CALL FOR SPEAKERS IS NOW OPEN.The 126th National Business League Conference is seeking visionary leaders, AI experts...
05/08/2026

THE CALL FOR SPEAKERS IS NOW OPEN.

The 126th National Business League Conference is seeking visionary leaders, AI experts, entrepreneurs, educators, investors, policymakers, creators, and innovators ready to shape the future of Black business in the age of artificial intelligence.

THEME:
“THE BOOK OF AI™: Booker T. Washington and the Sacred Codes to Economic Sovereignty”

August 19–22, 2026
Hilton Atlanta Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia

This is more than a conference.

This is a national and global movement focused on AI, ownership, digital infrastructure, capital access, procurement, enterprise development, and economic sovereignty for Black Business Enterprises (BBEs).

We are seeking dynamic speakers, panelists, facilitators, and strategists prepared to deliver practical systems, frameworks, and solutions that help businesses scale, digitize, and WIN in the AI economy.

Topics Include:

• AI & Automation
• Enterprise Development
• Economic Sovereignty
• Capital Access & FinTech
• Procurement & Supplier Readiness
• Global Trade & Pan-Black Commerce
• AI Marketing Systems
• Wealth Building & Digital Assets
• Cybersecurity & Infrastructure
• Smart Cities & Innovation
• Leadership Transformation

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Friday, May 22, 2026 | 11:59 PM EST

APPLY NOW:
https://nationalbusinessleague.org/speakers-2/

Founded by Booker T. Washington in 1900, the National Business League continues advancing ownership, innovation, and economic power for Black businesses worldwide.

THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS IS AI. THE TIME IS NOW.The National Business League proudly announces that registration is now op...
05/05/2026

THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS IS AI. THE TIME IS NOW.

The National Business League proudly announces that registration is now open for the 126th National Business League Conference—August 19–22, 2026, at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel.

This year’s theme: The Book of AI™: Booker T. Washington and the Sacred AI Codes to Economic Sovereignty

We are witnessing a fundamental shift in the global economy—driven by artificial intelligence, data ownership, and digital infrastructure. This conference is designed to move business owners from participation to ownership of systems, platforms, and outcomes.

This is not just a conference.

This is a governing summit for Black Business Enterprises (BBEs).

✔ Build AI-powered enterprises
✔ Deploy scalable digital systems
✔ Access capital and global markets
✔ Position your business for long-term growth

Join entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, policymakers, and investors from around the world to advance a Unified Business Agenda.

🔗 Register Now:

https://nationalbusinessleague.org/national-business-league-conference

YOU’RE INVITED 🚀 The National Business League supports a powerful conversation shaping the future of connectivity.Join F...
05/05/2026

YOU’RE INVITED 🚀 The National Business League supports a powerful conversation shaping the future of connectivity.

Join FCC Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz for a virtual fireside chat on how space-based innovation—like LEO satellites—is expanding broadband access and helping bridge the digital divide.

The space economy is no longer the future—it’s the present.

Be part of the conversation.

🗓 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 2:15 PM EDT
📍 Virtual

Register now:

https://connecteveryonecoalition.com/rsvp-fireside-chat-w-jay-schwarz/

THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS IS AI. THE TIME IS NOW.The National Business League proudly announces that registration is now op...
04/28/2026

THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS IS AI. THE TIME IS NOW.

The National Business League proudly announces that registration is now open for the 126th National Business League Conference—August 19–22, 2026, at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel.

This year’s theme: The Book of AI™: Booker T. Washington and the Sacred AI Codes to Economic Sovereignty

We are witnessing a fundamental shift in the global economy—driven by artificial intelligence, data ownership, and digital infrastructure. This conference is designed to move business owners from participation to ownership of systems, platforms, and outcomes.

This is not just a conference.

This is a governing summit for Black Business Enterprises (BBEs).

✔ Build AI-powered enterprises
✔ Deploy scalable digital systems
✔ Access capital and global markets
✔ Position your business for long-term growth

Join entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, policymakers, and investors from around the world to advance a Unified Business Agenda.

🔗 Register Now:

https://nationalbusinessleague.org/national-business-league-conference/

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605 East Martin Luther King Highway
Tuskegee, AL
36083

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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