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 Saturday, March 25, 2023

8:00 am - 3:30 pm   Hyatt Regency LAX, 6225 West Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 

20th Annual Salute To Black Women 
Business Conference, Vendor Faire & Awards Luncheon

2023 Honorees: "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories"

March is National Women’s History Month and in collaboration with the National Women’s History Project’s (NWHP) 2023 theme: “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” the Black Business Association (BBA) presents our
20th annual Salute to Black Women Business Conference, Vendor Faire & Awards Luncheon.

The Hon. Karen Bass
The Hon. Karen Bass
First Female & 43rd Mayor
of Los Angeles
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Beverly White
Beverly White
Reporter (Retired), 
NBC4 Los Angeles
LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Hon. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
The Hon. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
U.S. Representative, 
California 37th District
CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
Pat Prescott
Pat Prescott
Radio Personality (Retired), 
94.7 The Wave
LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Award-Winning Director, 
Writer, Producer
PINNACLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Cynthia E. Exum
Cynthia E. Exum
Author & Founder/ Exec. Director, 
Leimert Park Village Book Fair, Inc.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AWARD
Regina Wilson
Regina Wilson
Executive Director, 
California Black Media
LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD
Devyn Bakewell
Devyn Bakewell
Los Angeles Sentinel Assistant
Managing Editor & Author
RISING STAR AWARD
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20th Anniversary Celebration
BBA Salute To Black Women in recognition of National Women's History Month

The Black Business Association is delighted to honor some amazing women this year in alignment with the 2023 theme: "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories." This year, the BBA salutes and recognizes the contributions and achievements of: 

  • Hon. Karen Bass, First Female & 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles
  • Hon. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, U.S. Representative, CA 37th District
  • Gina Prince-Bythewood, Award-Winning Director/Writer/Producer  
  • Regina Brown Wilson, Executive Director, California Black Media 
  • Beverly White, Retired, NBC4 Los Angeles
  • Pat Prescott, Retired, 94.7 The Wave
  • Cynthia E. Exum, Author & Founder/ Exec. Director, Leimert Park Village Book Fair, Inc.
  • Devyn Bakewell, Assistant Managing Editor, L.A. Sentinel and L.A. Watts Times & Author
Tickets: 
Conference only $50 - Early-Bird: $25
Conference + Luncheon $150 - Early-Bird: $100

Don't wait, register today! Early-bird available until Mar. 5th and 50% off for members.
REGISTER TODAY
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Presenting...
Season of Greatness Symposium

The Black Business Association proudly presents our 20th Annual Salute To Black Women Business Conference on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency International Los Angeles Airport Hotel. 

Under the theme, "From Professional to Personal: Stepping into Your Season of Greatness," this year's Conference features a dynamic general session, the Season of Greatness Symposium featuring:

Moderated by: 
Coach Wendy Gladney Williams, Founder and President of Season of Greatness and President of Personal Services Plus

And featuring a dynamic panel of speakers:
  • Celeste Alleyne, Director, Executive Engagements & External Talent, Microsoft
  • Cynthia Heard, Vice President & COO, Los Angeles Urban League
  • Denise Pines, CEO, Author, Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Advocate
  • Tammy Tumbling, Exec. VP/COO, Orange County Community Foundation
  • Regina Brown Wilson, Executive Director, California Black Media
Topics discussed will be: 
  • Making a Plan
  • Building Confidence
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Pay Equity
  • Self-Care
  • Professional and Community Engagement
Don't wait, register today! Early-bird discount available until March 5th and 50% off for members.
REGISTER TODAY
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Youth Forum:
Role Models for Success

Our "Role Models for Success" Youth Forum returns. 

Presented by Forgiving For Living, Inc., this forum will serve to inspire and inform our young women and girls to aspiring to their best selves. 

Facilitated by FFL President Wendy Gladney Williams, participants are: 

Moderator:
Courtney Sabra Marie Gladney
Media & Marketing Specialist, Housing Authority City of Los Angeles (HACLA) / Photographer, Sabra Marie Photography 

Panelists:
Kim Anthony-Morrow, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Excellence Institute
BBA Vice Chair 
Mignon Blanc, Maternal Infant Care, Sales Specialist, GE HealthCare 
Christina Dove, Actress, Content Creator, Author, and Motivational Speaker
Dawnchelle Holmes, Multicultural Publicity & Faith Marketing Executive, 
Eden Digital Group

Don't wait, register today! Early-bird discount available until Feb. 24th and 50% off for members.
REGISTER TODAY

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Guest Check-in / Vendor Faire I

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

9:30a - 11:15a

General Session

Welcome & Presentations
“Season of Greatness” Symposium
“Role Models for Success” Youth Forum

11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Vendor Faire II

11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Red Carpet

12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Awards Luncheon

12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dessert Reception | Vendor Faire Finale

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SOLD OUT!!!
STBW Vendor Faire

It's so good to be back. Thank you to all our 2023 Vendors! We look forward to seeing you all on March 25, 2023!

This year, we have some wonderful promotion opportunities with pre-event marketing, on-site spotlights and prize opportunities. 

VENDOR FAIRE Opportunities: 
Premium+ $495 - Early-Bird: $395
  • Premium Location, 6’ Table w/ black cloth and 2 chairs, Two (2) Luncheon Tickets, Promotions: Website, E-Newsletter, Socials & Program
Premium $325 - Early-Bird: $250
  • 6’ Table w/ black cloth and 2 chairs, One (1) Luncheon Ticket, Promotions: Website and Listing in Program
Standard $250 - Early-Bird: $175
  • 6’ Table w/ black cloth and 2 chairs, Promotions: Website and Listing in Program
VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Become a member and receive 50% off future registrations.
REGISTER
SPONSORSHIP AND VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. 
Hyatt Regency LAX discounted rate is $179 per night. 
6225 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (424) 702-1234

For all inquiries, please contact the Black Business Association office at (323) 291-9334 or email to: mail@bbala.org
All must register online, but you have the option to pay by check.

To make checks, please make payable to Black Business Association
and mail to: P.O. Box 43159, Los Angeles, CA 90043.
Tax ID #95-3166199

Thank You!

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