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Friday 2026
The
Black August
Summit
Where Black Business Meets
Black Philanthropy
✦ Featuring the Founder Factory
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August is Black Business Month and Black Philanthropy Month. The Black August Summit is a one-day immesrive experience where entrepreneurs build, nonprofits share their impact, supporters discover organizations to champion, and our community comes together to celebrate Black excellence.
Build
Learn
Shop
Give
celebrate
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
- The Founder Factory - hands-on business-building activities with expert support.
- Content Corner - create and organize content.
- Professional Headshots by Brandon Captures
- Live Business Coaching - get real-time guidance.
- Fireside Chat with Karla Trotman - entrepreneurship and generational wealth.
- MYB Founder Showcase - Pitch & Present by select MYB Founders
- Philadelphia Black Giving Circle Nonprofit Pitch - Black-led nonprofits pitch contest!
- Shop the Melanated Marketplace - discover and support Black-owned businesses.
- VIP After Party at Fitler Club - music, cocktails, light bites. VIP Ticket Required.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
- Nonprofit Leaders
- Customers Who Love Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
- Corporate Partners and Suppliers
- Investors and Donors
- Creatives and Freelancers
- Community Leaders
TICKET OPTIONS
GENERAL ADMISSION
Full-day summit access, Founder Factory Experience, Fireside Chat, Melanated Marketplace.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Everything in General Admission plus VIP After Party, premium networking, complimentary food and beverages, exclusive VIP gift bag.
VIRTUAL PASS
Join the livestream from anywhere, watch featured programming, participate in Give 8/28, support the MYB Next Chapter Program.
