OKC Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Event:

Small Business Conference & Awards Luncheon

“Pathways to Success”

LOCATION: METRO TECH CONFERENCE CENTER, 1900 SPRINGLAKE DR, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111

AGENDA

Thursday, March 6, 2025

6-8pm

Pre-Conference Happy Hour at Perle Mesta

Friday, March 7, 2025

8am-4pm

Inaugural Small Business Conference

Friday, March 7, 2025

11:30am-1pm

Annual Awards Luncheon

About the Event

The Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Annual Event aims to inspire, empower, and unite the Oklahoma City community.

The OKCBCC Small Business Conference is a full-day experience of workshops and panels designed to equip small business leaders with practical knowledge, innovative strategies, and industry insights to drive success.

The OKCBCC Annual Luncheon will serve as the Chamber's official annual meeting. It will provide our members with updates on our business community and celebrate local individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community in 2024.

Meet our Featured Speakers

Morning Plenary Speaker
Chef Andrew Black – a 2023 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Southwest, and a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Chef - is a chef, restaurateur, and entrepreneur in Oklahoma City.

Luncheon Featured Guest
Mayor David Holt became Oklahoma City’s 38th mayor in 2018. He was elected in 2018 with 78.5 percent of the vote, the largest percentage achieved by a non-incumbent since 1947. In 2022, he was re-elected with more votes than any candidate for Mayor since 1959.

REGISTRATION PRICING

MEMBER ($175) | NON-MEMBER ($225)

Members of the OKC Black Chamber of Commerce enjoy exclusive discounted pricing for our Annual Event, with tickets available at just $175.
All tickets include:
✔ Access to 18 expert-led courses
✔ Morning breakfast
✔ A reserved seat at the Annual Awards Luncheon
✔ Access to exhibitor booths featuring valuable business resources
✔ Post-event resources, including session materials and follow-up guides
✔ One free ticket to the Pre-Event Happy Hour on Thursday, March 6
Secure your spot today!
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Meet our Presenters

Maurianna Adams

MetaFund, Chief Community Investment Officer
“Capital Readiness”
Nesha Brown

Conqueror Consulting Group, Senior Social Impact Consultant & Development Manager
“Empowering Communities Through Effective Grant Writing”
Audrey Daniels

Amplifly, Founder/Operator
“Foundations of Human Resources Training”
Shanice Dockins

In Her Work, LLC., CEO
“Building Resilience: Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth”
Ava Doyle, M.Ed

Ava Doyle Consulting, Trainer/Facilitator
"Beyond the Transaction: Crafting Memorable Experiences for Your Customers"
Dr. Twyler Earl

Southern Nazarene University, Associate VP for Student Success
“Who Moved My Cheese? – Adapting to Change with Confidence”
Kristin Garcia

The Verge OKC, Executive Director
“Generating Revenue & Making Sales”
Dr. Daryl Green

Langston University, School of Business Dean/Full Professor
“Small Business Entrepreneurial Trends”
Carla Harry

First United Bank, Vice President, Commercial Lender
"Navigating Your Banking Journey: Insights from a Commercial Lender’s Perspective!"
Dr. Marsha Herron

The Herron Group, LLC, Founding Partner/Consultant
“Small Business Entrepreneurial Trends”
Candice Jackson

Speak Life Holistic Wellness, Owner/Operator
“There’s No Business Without U: The Importance of Self Care in Entrepreneurship”
Greg Jones

Organizational CFO LLC, CEO
“Unlocking the Power of Strategic Partnerships”
Chelsi LeBarre

The JOY Creative Co, Founder | Business & Marketing Strategist
“From Chaos to Calm: Building Success with Systems & Automation”
Harold Lee, Jr

Kidvation Global, Inc., Co-Founder
“Innovate...Like a Kid!”
Cam Perry

Between Two Divs, Founder
“No Code Design for Businesses“
Natalie Poole

Exceptional Occasions LLC, Owner and Meeting and Event Planning Engineer
“The Power of Connections: Networking is a Good Thing!”
Tina Sumler

SPA Accounting/The Grant Accountant and Centralized Grants, Owner
“Positioning Your Small Business for Grant Funding Success”
Johnny Whitfield

Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OGE Energy), Vice President of Supply Chain and Business Intelligence
“The Culture you crEATe determines if your business ‘Eats’ or get ‘Ate’. ”
Christopher Kylin Williams

Kylin Creative, Founder & Designer
“Design That Delivers: Visual Communication Strategies for Nonprofit Success”