There are currently 151 businesses enrolled in the Village Empowerment Network. VEN has provided 166 business counseling sessions in 2024 to entrepreneurs along with access to free business & financial workshops, networking and on-demand training.
Number of clicks to ETV’s Village Black Pages Business Directories
Increased visibility and customer reach for 106 Black-owned businesses in 2024 via social media and newsletters
ETV targeted a total of 19 battleground and swing states to increase Black voter education and mobilization resulting in significant wins supporting leaders and ballot measures that promote health and prosperity within the
2024 IMPACT REPORT
Empowerment Expo
ETV’s 2nd Annual Expo and Marketplace hosted at Montclair State University in 2024
The Expo serves as a platform for business owners to generate revenue & network with other like-minded entrepreneurs in the community
200+ Community members shopped and participated in Health & Wealth related workshops
For The Love of
2024
ETV’s 2nd Annual Village Ventures Business Pitch Competition provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their businesses and compete for capital to grow and sustain their enterprises. Panel of 5 expert judges
Art
Juneteenth celebration
2024 Inaugural Artist Talk with Mason Archie
116 pieces of art exhibited Over $75,000 in total art sales in 2024
Present the first Village Arts Ambassador Award to renowned Artist and Activist Ben Jones
600+ Attendees in the past 4 years
6 Pitch Finalists
ETV has awarded over $30,000 to Pitch finalists across 2 years!
North Star Celebration
ETV highlights successful, seasoned entrepreneurs, North Stars who serve as role models for the community
2024 North Star honoree Terry Trayvick, 5th Level Capital
Empower Rising Star entrepreneur with visibility and funding
2024 Rising Star honorees Birdia Chambers, Epic Transformation
Recognize community leaders with the Sankofa award
2024 Sankofa honorees Michellene Davis, Esq. & Stanley Prater
2ndAnnual
POWER WALK ForMentalHealth
~300 Registrants over 2 years
Over $30K in funds raised in 2024 to support Village Assist and Mental Health programming Mental Health wellness sessions~ yoga, fitness, and virtual mental health workshop 2024 Power Walk Ambassador, Councilwoman Tammy Williams of West Orange shared words of wisdom and inspiration on the issue of mental health
POWER SWING CLASSIC 3rd Annual
ETV’s signature Prosperity Pillar fundraiser and networking event
Featured Black owned spirits tasting with Devil’s Reef Rum in 2024 Expanded Member for A Day package to include popular paint & sip, massages, and sports clinics! New Paddle Raise and Live Silent Auction added in 2024
