BPM Overview 2024

ABOUT BPM

Black Professionals Month (BPM), is a groundbreaking, global initiative celebrating Black professional excellence annually in October. BPM showcases the excellence of Black professionals, organizations and milestone achievements.

BPM HIGHLIGHTS

CONNECT WITH BLACK PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE WORLDWIDE

Through interactive platforms and forums, participate in meaningful connections among Black professionals. Engage in networking sessions that transcend borders, creating global opportunities for mentorship, partnerships, and career advancement.

COLLABORATIONS

& COMMUNITY: Be a part of the ICABAWorldNetwork.com, a supportive and trusted global ecosystem that uplifts and propels your journey toward success. Experience the power of unity in a collaborative environment that nurtures growth and empowers each member.

BPM HIGHLIGHTS

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION EVENTS: Connect with accomplished Black professionals as we celebrate their exemplary achievements, resilience, innovation, and leadership in various industries throughout communities worldwide.

EMPOWERING DISCUSSIONS AND WEBINARS: Immerse yourself in thoughtprovoking panel discussions and empowering sessions focused on career growth, entrepreneurial development, and cultural empowerment, designed to help attendees succeed, lead, and prosper in their professional and personal aspirations.

HOW TO PARTICPATE

ATTEND BPM events and programs to actively be a part of a collaborative movement assisting Black professionals to succeed, lead, and prosper.

SPEAK & HOST EVENTS & PROGRAMS to ensure the delivery of a broad diversity of thought, knowledge, and perspective.

SPONSOR & PARTNER to support and sustain Black Professionals Month’s mission to amplify excellence, advance wealth creation, and elevate leadership.

HOW TO PARTICPATE

ADVISOR: Assist BPM as an advisor providing your expertise, guidance and network to secure needed resources to enhance operational success.

AMBASSADOR: Actively assist with creating awareness and engagement for BPM. VOLUNTEER: Provide manpower, talent and active support in producing and executing BPM marketing and operational activities with the highest quality and excellence.

Meet Our Honorary Chair

Dr. Dennis Kimbro

Nationally-renown and acclaimed author, speaker and expert on Black success, leadership and wealth creation will provide the opening keynote address.

BPM Global Kick-Off

Receptions & Keynote Address

Tuesday, October 1

6 pm - 8 pm ET - Hybrid

Streaming from 10 different cities worldwide featuring Black professionals and speakers from each city

Dr. Dennis Kimbro

WEEK 3 - THEME

October 14-19

ICABA BOBB Report

Masterclass Podcast Launch

Saturday October 19

10 am -1 pm ET | Hybrid

Black Professional Organization Week

DONATE. JOIN. VOLUNTEER.

October 21-25

Virtual events and a social media campaign to generate support for Black professional organizations WEEK 4 -

SIGNATURE EVENT

ICABA Honors BPM

Global 100 Professionals

Saturday, October 26

Hybrid In-person recognition event

streamed globally to recognize the BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals

Events

ICABA Honors BPM Global 100 Professionals

BPM Global 100 Leadership Program

The ICABA Honors BPM Global 100 Professionals and the BPM Leadership Program will amplify the profound impacts and contributions of Black professionals worldwide, while simultaneously elevating their growth through advanced leadership development. The BPM Global 100 Leadership Program will enhance the ability of these global leaders to innovate, collaborate, and lead in industry and society worldwide.

SIGNATURE EVENT

Closing Keynote Address

Thursday, October 31

12 pm ET

Hybrid

The final event to close out Black Professionals Month 2024 and issuing the charge to “Keep the BPM Movement Going”and prepare for BPM 2025!

SIGNATURE EVENT

Faith Works

Friday

October 4, 11,18 & 25

Fridays 9 am ET - Virtual Professionals gather to discuss the role and impact of faith in our career, business and lifestyle and hear from featured guests.

SIGNATURE EVENT

Career, Business & Lifestyle Masterclasses

October 5, 12,19 & 26

Saturdays 10 am-Noon ET

Virtual Industry leaders and subject matter experts present and share their knowledge and expertise.

ICABA® Salutes

Men Who Lead

Awards & Leadership Summit provides much-deserved recognition and a platform for outstanding Black male leaders to connect and collaborate in a trusted community.

SIGNATURE EVENT

ICABA® Salutes

Women of Impact

Awards & Leadership

Summit provides much-deserved recognition and a platform for outstanding Black female leaders to connect and collaborate in a trusted community.

Events

Global Access

Black

Month events and programs will be streamed for global viewing and recorded for future playback at ICABA-TV.com.

Showcase

Social Media Showcase of Black Professional Excellence

Each weekday throughout October (Monday - Friday).

ICABA places a robust multi-platform social media campaign throughout October with paid and organic posts showcasing the BPM Global100 leading professionals, outstanding organizations, and historic milestone achievements of Black professionals.

Milestone Achievements Showcase

Milestone achievements made by Black professionals are showcased via a multi-platform social media campaign throughout October.

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Professional Organization Spotlight

BPM Global 100 Showcase

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ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONALS AFFLUENT CONSUMERS

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Gender - 57% female | 43% male

Income - 63% HH income of $125k +

Education - 92% - college grad | 66% - grad degree +

Home Ownership- 75% are Homeowners

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