Building Power, Legacy, and Opportunity: Phoenix Hosts First Black Entrepreneur Week in Arizona
Get ready for a week of empowerment, innovation, and celebration as Phoenix hosts its first-ever Black Entrepreneur Week in August. This landmark event is set to bring together entrepreneurs, creatives, investors, and community leaders from across the state to build economic power, legacy, and opportunity for generations to come.A Movement Takes Shape
Arizona Black Entrepreneur Week, presented by Archwood Community Resource Empowerment Strategy (ACRES), is more than just a conference – it's a movement. Taking place from August 2-8, this weeklong experience will cultivate economic power, innovation, and sustainable success through a dynamic series of events focused on growth, access, and impact.
A Powerhouse Lineup of Programming
Participants can expect an exciting lineup of programming, including workshops on business development, funding access, branding, legal structure, and scaling strategies. The Speaker Series will feature industry leaders, innovators, and community visionaries sharing their insights and expertise. Exclusive Opportunities for networking, partnerships, and investment connections will also be available.
Building Legacy and Community
At its core, Arizona Black Entrepreneur Week is about building legacy – elevating Black-owned businesses, strengthening community infrastructure, and creating long-term economic pathways that benefit families, neighborhoods, and future generations. ACRES' mission of empowerment through education, access, and strategic resource development will be on full display throughout the week.
A Platform for Growth and Connection
Whether you're a startup founder, established business owner, investor, creative, nonprofit leader, or aspiring entrepreneur, Arizona Black Entrepreneur Week offers a space to learn, connect, and grow within a powerful ecosystem of purpose-driven leadership. The event will provide opportunities for networking, partnerships, and investment connections that can help take your business to the next level.
Arizona Black Entrepreneur Week is not just an event – it's a movement that has the potential to shape the economic narrative of Arizona for generations to come. Join us in August as we celebrate, empower, and invest in Black business leadership across the state. The future of entrepreneurship in Arizona begins here.
