B3 Elevation and 100 Black Men Join Forces to Elevate and Celebrate Houston’s Black Entrepreneurs

Spark Speakers LIVE! It is a dynamic one-day event set to take place on Thursday, October 12 in Houston at Texas Southern University from 4 to 8 p.m. Spark Speakers LIVE! It brings a blend of insightful learning and pure entertainment for business-minded attendees who will enjoy a Panel Discussion Between Finance Experts, Small Business Marketplace Leaders, and a Pitch Competition For Collegiate and Seasoned Entrepreneurs. B3 Elevation, the national Black Business Accelerator, and 100 Black
Men Houston, the nation’s top African-American-led mentoring organization, is locking arms to empower and celebrate small business owners.

Featuring not one, but two captivating small business pitch competitions, the event will showcase the innovation and creativity of budding entrepreneurs as they vie for the chance to win cash prizes ranging from $500-$3,000. One competition is tailored for
college entrants (aged 18-24), while the other caters to seasoned entrepreneurs (aged 25+). Beyond the competition, attendees will be treated to an enlightening Millionaire Makers Entrepreneurs Panel discussion, where local luminaries will share their
journeys, challenges, and triumphs on the path to success.

Spark Speakers LIVE! will offer enlightening conversations about growth strategies tailor-made for Black entrepreneurs looking to elevate their businesses. Additionally, the event will feature discussions led by business bankers, leaders from Houston-area Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and other experts in small business finance.