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Black Wealth Events Partners with rolling out for the 2024 Wealth Weekend: Kentucky Derby to Empower HBCU Communities
Louisville Kentucky – Black Wealth Events, in collaboration with rolling out as a media partner, is excited to announce the 2024 Wealth Weekend: Kentucky Derby during Derby Diversity Week. This premier experience aims to advance education, community engagement, economic mobility, and empowerment within Black America, with a special focus on the contributions of Simmons College & Kentucky State University students and alumni. Simmons College offers Black students an environment where they can explore the world from a familiar place with the support of a welcoming, learning family. Developing and nurturing the potential of tomorrow’s Black leaders — tomorrow’s difference makers — is Simmons’s purpose, and it represents the dreams of the formerly enslaved persons who built our college more than 140 years ago. Kentucky State University is a public, comprehensive, historically black land-grant university committed to advancing the Commonwealth of Kentucky, enhancing society, and impacting individuals. Dedicated to providing access and opportunity to all students, KSU focuses on student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. Through quality teaching rooted in liberal studies, scholarly research, and public service, KSU prepares its graduates for lifelong learning, leadership, and service to others within the diverse global economy.
A Weekend of Impactful Engagement
The Wealth Weekend: Kentucky Derby is scheduled to commence with an Impact Investment Welcome of panel discussions and networking at Simmons College on May 1. This experience is specifically designed for Black professionals, executives, HBCU alumni, investors, supporters and allies in sectors such as private wealth management, family offices, private equity, and Venture Capitalists alongside local businesses and officials. Discussions will revolve around opportunity zones, circular economics with the Circular Economy Alliance, startups, and late-stage businesses within the impact investing sector, aiming to foster economic growth and community development.
Building Partnerships for the Future
Continuing May 2nd, the series will host a Think Tank at Kentucky State University featuring fireside chats and in-depth discussions. This session will target HBCUs, alumni, local businesses, government entities, fund managers, philanthropic organizations, and supporters & allies focusing on talent retention through local partnerships. Identifying a scholarship for Kentucky State and Simmons College undergrads and graduates, emphasizes education at HBCUs with a local employment commitment upon completion.
Rolling out: Amplifying Voices
As the official media sponsor, rolling out plays a crucial role in amplifying the event’s reach and impact. By providing comprehensive coverage, engaging content, and promotional support, rolling out ensures the Wealth Weekend’s mission and activities resonate throughout Black America and beyond.
Netwurk.Ai; Organizing Digital Assets
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Network + Chill: A Gathering. Chris Redd and Ricky Mason are the Co-Founders of Network + Chill. Network + Chill authentically connects founders, funders, and anyone in the entrepreneurial ecosystem through storytelling, education, and inclusivity. We know collaboration and knowledge sharing are vital in any journey, and we believe curating a dedicated network with authentic conversation in a fun environment will create density in the region.
Brough Brothers: Support Black Businesses
Victor Yarbrough is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brough Brothers Distillery, Kentucky’s First African American Owned Distillery. Victor leads the day-to-day operations and oversees the expansion of Brough Brothers Bourbon, Gin, Vodka and Overproof Rum. After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a M.B.A. and BS in Accounting, Victor joined Ernst & Young’s Tax group. Yearning for a chance to work abroad, he earned a position at Goldman Sachs in London, England. While in London, he wanted to introduce Europe to some of his Kentucky heritage, so he left corporate finance and co-founded Victory Global to import Moonshine and Bourbon to the United Kingdom and English Hard Cider to the US. Victor has spent the last 12 years in the spirits industry cultivating distribution, supply, and retail partnerships while managing the regulatory requirements. Victor cherishes the opportunity to give back to the community via opportunities in the Spirits industry.
Dioduet Travel: Experiences
With a distinguished career that includes roles at Outrigger Hotels Hawaii, and Trase Miller’s client’s American Airlines Vacations and Hawaiian Airlines Vacations, Paula Caldwell boasts over two decades of experience in the travel industry. With a commitment to excellence, the agency curates unforgettable experiences, that seamlessly blend opulence and affordability, ensuring each client embarks on a voyage of a lifetime. Gift Bags sponsored by Clarins & Dude Wipes
About Black Wealth Events
Black Wealth Events is curated by The Coutureman LLC: Advisory (TCM), an emerging leader in bespoke lifestyle & brand development through private experiences comfortably woven into the diverse corporate and social fabric of New York City. Specializing in the high touch services of image consulting, creative direction, client relations and event styling, The Coutureman brand has become known for its discerning appeal, dynamic global network, and standard of excellence in detailed efficiency is dedicated to fostering financial literacy, wealth building, and economic empowerment within the Black American community. In partnership with esteemed institutions and industry leaders, such as the HBCU Business Roundtable, Circular Economy Alliance and Rolling Out, Black Wealth Events strives to create meaningful experiences of opportunities for discussion, learning, and action towards financial independence. Black Wealth Events is committed to promoting economic empowerment and generational wealth within the African American community. Through events and strategic partnerships, Black Wealth Events acts as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, education, and action toward achieving financial success and independence.
Join the Movement
The Wealth Weekend: Kentucky Derby during Derby Diversity Week represents a significant step toward sustainable economic empowerment. We invite you to be part of this historic event, celebrating innovation, excellence, and empowerment.
For more information and to register, please visit blackwealthevents.com.
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