Soledad O’Brien, Jamele Hill, among keynotes heading to Central New York for 2nd annual summit to celebrate minority business owners for a weekend of unity, elegance, empowerment, and social consciousness (August 27th & 28th).
Syracuse, NY (August 10, 2022) – Hundreds of minority business owners and partners are expected to attend one of the largest community and economic development events in Upstate New York, aimed at leveling the playing field for marginalized business owners.
- Dates: August 27th & 28th, 2022
- Location: Syracuse, NY (Aug. 27th – Oncenter, Aug. 28th – Drumlins Country Club)
- Tickets: Starting at $65.00 Click here to purchase
Also, in sync with National Black Business Month, My Dream Summit is designed to empower, inform, and uplift entrepreneurs. Summit participants will be able to listen to featured speakers and interviews on the main stage; engage with panelists, and presenters during thought provoking breakout sessions; and interact with the many vendors, business owners, organizers, and general attendees.
Breakout Sessions will include a wide range of topics related to the health, wealth and development of the Black community including “Buying Back the Block”, “Cultivating a Space in Tech”, and an educational session on navigating the landscape as a minority owned business in the “MWBE Panel”.
The two-day Summit will feature leaders of community organizations throughout the state, as well nationally recognized keynote speakers, including:
Click here to see the list of confirmed speakers.
“This is an opportunity we don’t, as people of color, get very often,” said Dream Summit Co-creator Eli Smith. “This summit will provide support and resources for underestimated, small businesses. We want to continue the momentum we started three years ago at the inaugural Dream Gala to build a viable, networking community of entrepreneurs.”
Smith added that regardless of age, stage, or walk of life, attendees will take away tools for success through the engaging breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.
“This is not only for African American businesses. This conference is for any small, overlooked, marginalized business owner, looking for support with like-minded power players.”
Summarized Itinerary
August 27th, 2022
Oncenter Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, 800 State Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
- Dream Summit & Exposition – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Dream Gala VIP Reception – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Black tie, formal)
- Dream Gala II Dinner & Dance – 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Black tie, formal)
August 28th, 2022
Drumlins Country Club, 800 Nottingham Rd, Syracuse, NY 13224
- Daydream Brunch & Networking – 11:00 AM- 3 PM
Proceeds generated from the 2022 Dream Summit in Syracuse will be donated to the YMCA of CNY, enabling them to offer services to individuals who are unable to afford them.
Current sponsors of the Dream Summit include E. Smith Contractors, SGTR, NASR Council of Carpenters, TMAS, The Gifford Foundation, Allyn Family Foundation, and Hueber-Breuer.
For more information, contact Nikita Jankowski, nikita@belesai.com or 315-706-4443.
My Dream Summit is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization co-founded by Eli Smith and El-Java Abdul-Qadir. Featured presentations, interviews, and breakout sessions will cover social justice issues, promote community development, and provide inspiration which will serve as a catalyst to encourage social and economic change. In line with our social justice mission, proceeds generated from the 2022 Dream Summit in Syracuse will be donated to the YMCA of CNY, enabling them to offer their host of services to individuals who are unable to afford them. Sponsorship and registration info is online at https://www.mydreamsummit.com/ or you can email us at info@mydreamsummit.com. Join us for a weekend of power, unity, elegance, and social consciousness.
