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A Grand Celebration of Power, Excellence, and Impact
Join us for the most prestigious business luncheon of the year, where power, influence, and opportunity converge. This event will bring together top business executives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for an unforgettable experience of connection and recognition.
Keynote Speaker:
John Hope Bryant
Join us for the most prestigious business luncheon of the year, where power, influence, and opportunity converge. This event will bring together top business executives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for an unforgettable experience of connection and recognition.
Honoring Leaders in Business,
Government & Community Development
MARTHA CASTEX-TATUM
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Houston
THOMAS JONES
Retired Partner, McConnell, Jones,
Lanier & Murphy
COMCAST
Corporate Impact Award Recipient
Coffee & Conversations
✔ On the Horizon Panel featuring Texas County Commissioners
✔ Exclusive Networking Session with Government Leaders
✔ Insider Access to Contracting Opportunities
FRIDAY, MAY 2 • EVENT AGENDA COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS
7:30 AM - Registration Opens
Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston
MODERATED BY:
Brandi Harleaux, CEO, South Post Oak Recycling Center
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speaker:
Jerome D. Love
CEO, Texas Black Expo
8:15 AM - 8:55 AM
On the Horizon: Opportunities in Texas
Speakers:
Grady Prestage - Fort Bend County Commissioner
Dexter MCoy - Fort Bend County Commissioner
Roderick Miles, Jr. - Tarrant County Commissioners
Alissa Simmons - Tarrant County Commissioners
Rick Wade
Michelle Burgess
Crystal Royal
Marcus Bowers
Roland Parrish
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Business Credit vs Personal Credit for Businesses
Presented by:
Sonya Guillory - Business/Commercial Relationship Manager
Angelo Decamps - Area Executive Business and Commercial Services
Primeway Federal Credit Union
9:35 AM - 10:15 AM
Corporate Partners Panel: Unlocking Opportunities for Minority Businesses
Moderated by:
Brandi Harleaux - CEO, South Post Oak Recycling Center
Featured panelists:
Michelle Burgess - ARCA Continental Coca-Cola SW Beverages, Director of Inclusion and Diversity
Crystal Royal - HEB, Manager Supplier Diversity
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Growing Global: Commerce & Business Around the World
Speaker:
Rick Wade - Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
10:55 AM - 11:25 PM
Automate to Elevate: The Millionaire’s Guide to AI-Driven Success
Speaker:
Marcus Bowers - Globalprenuer, Founder and Owner, She’s Happy Hair
Register for Coffee & Conversations
Conference Agenda & Sessions
📍 Friday, May 2 – Coffee & Conversations
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Jerome D. Love, CEO, Texas Black Expo
8:15 AM - 8:55 AM
On the Horizon: Opportunities in Texas
Grady Prestage, Fort Bend County Commissioner
Roderick Miles, Jr. & Alisa Simmons, Tarrant County Commissioners
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Funding & Certification Panel
Banking & capital access experts
09:35 AM - 10:15 AM
CEO & Corporate Connect Panel
Featuring executives from Coca-Cola & HEB
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Commerce & Business Around the World
Led by Rick Wade
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
AI & Business Automation Panel
Led by Marcus Bowers
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
VIP Private Meet & Greet
Featured Guest
John Hope Bryant
Thomas Jones
Martha Castex Tatum
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Corporate Awards Luncheon
Featured Speaker
John Hope Bryant
02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
From Ownership to Empire:
The Power of Franchising.
Speaker: Roland Parrish
Register for Coffee & Conversations
Event Location:
Hilton Americas Hotel & George R. Brown Convention Center
Event Date: May 2, 2025
For More Info: [email protected]
Website: events.texasblackexpo.com
