BizCon 2023 Special Digital Edition

Save the Date!

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM UPDATES

Save the date! We have scheduled the 2023 Construction Expo on July 13 and hope to make this our biggest event yet. Details and registration site will be released as the date approaches. See you at the Expo!

We have scheduled the 2023 Construction Expo on July 13 and hope to make this our biggest event yet. Details and registration site will be released as the date approaches. See you at the Expo!

UPCOMING PROJECTS & BIDS

Site Walks, Site Walks, Site Walks! Lots of construction projects are being bid which means lots of contracting opportunities for contractors, suppliers and more! Upcoming projects include Oak Park Elementary School Whole Site Modernization (awarded Prime is Soltek Pacific), Central Elementary School GMP 2 (Solar) and Wilson Middle School GMP 3 (awarded Prime is McCarthy Building Companies), and Pacific Beach Elementary School Whole Site Modernization and Joint Use Field (awarded Prime is Swinerton Builders). Please visit PlanetBids for more information, https://pbsystem planetbids com/portal/43764/portal-home Being registered in PlanetBids is the very best way to learn about and track San Diego Unified bids and solicitations

SDG&E is funding a new $10 million program to support local nonprofit, community-based organizations (CBOs) that provide essential services to vulnerable customers It’s also increasing funding by $6 million for its Neighbor-to-Neighbor bill assistance program

Additionally, to help its customers keep their energy costs down, SDG&E launched a new program for renters and owners of single-family homes The Residential Energy Solutions (RES) program has no income restrictions Eligible customers receive free products such as smart thermostats, low-flow showerheads, brushless fan motors, HVAC services like air duct testing and sealing – and more SDG&E has contracted with Synergy Companies Customers can request a home visit from an energy efficiency expert at synergycompanies com or by calling (888)-272-8394 Visit sdgenews com for more information

SDG&E offers other assistance programs:

o LIHEAP – utility bill help that ranges from a few hundred up to a few thousand dollars

o CARE – customers can save 30% or more off their energy bill

o FERA – customers can receive an 18% discount on their electricity bill

o ESA – no-cost energy-efficiency upgrades to income-qualified customers

o Golden States Rebates program – incentives of $20 - $500 to buy high-efficiency water heaters, smart thermostats or room air conditioners

o Arrearage Management Payment (AMP) Plan – debt forgiveness for past due bills for CARE and FERA customers

To learn more about SDG&E’s bill assistance programs, visit sdge com/assistance or sdge com/asistencia

Implementing Solution Based Ideas & Networking Opportunities.

SAN DIEGO – History is being made in San Diego as the organization Young, Black & ‘N Businesses (YBNB) and the San Diego County Imperial Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be joining forces in a new partnership

“This partnership is a match made in business heaven,” Roosevelt Williams III, CEO of YB&NB said. “This will allow both organizations to extend their reach and help more people of color achieve their business dreams ”

“Collaboration always creates opportunities and access to resources, Ricardo F. Villa, President of the San Diego County Imperial Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said “Business does not have limits or borders. When you share new markets, you enrich the communities you serve and create economic wealth for everyone That is our Mission as leaders ”

Young Black & N Business (YBNB) helps early and emerging entrepreneurs grow their professional network, offers high value exposure opportunities, and provides entrepreneurial content from seasoned entrepreneurs.

The San Diego County Imperial Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has become the ultimate resource for outside organizations that wish to do business with the Hispanic business community Creating and promoting a favorable business climate for emerging businesses, advance economic development, provide fair and equitable access to the marketplace for companies, provide and support education and culture initiatives for the Greater San Diego and Imperial Valley Community

National Latina Business Women Association-

https://nlbwasandiego.org/

On behalf of Young Black & N' Business, I would like to thank Josie Flores- Clark, President of the National Latina Business Women Association for including Young Black & N' Business as among one of eight esteemed organizations serving and empowering fellow female entrepreneurs and business owners

Brittany Miller,

Chief Marketing Officer

HOME !! SMART JONES REAL ESTATE IS HERE FOR YOU !!!!

Reaching out across Southern California, Smart Jones Real Estate, LLC serves as a key resource for individuals and families who are pursuing their dreams of becoming a homeowner. As a family-owned business founded on strong values, we take pride in providing services with the utmost integrity, honesty and professionalism. In today's market, our licensed approach to evaluating each real estate transaction on its own merit has made Smart Jones Real Estate a successful and efficient company in today’s evolving real estate market. Smart Jones Real Estate specializes in full-service housing needs through innovative, creative, and technological approaches to today’s current market.

SMART JONES REAL ESTATE LLC PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS CONSULTATION HOME BUYING AND SELLING;

LOAN PRE-QUALIFICATIONS, PREAPPROVALS, REFINANCE, MODIFICATIONS, AND FORECLOSURE; THAT ARE CONVENIENT FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS AND ULTIMATELY SAVE YOU MONEY... WE ARE COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING A LIFE-LONG RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR CLIENTS TO MEET ALL THEIR REAL ESTATE NEEDS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW IN ORDER TO FOSTER NEW CONCEPTS AND IDEAS, WE CLEAR THE WAY OF OBSTACLES; WE HEAR OUR CLIENTS' NEEDS AND FIND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO CLOSE THE DEAL

ALTRUISM: WE TAKE AN UNSELFISH INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF OUR CLIENTS. RESPECT & INTEGRITY: WE VALUE HONESTY ABOVE ALL ELSE.

EMPOWERMENT: WE STRIVE TO GIVE OUR CLIENTS THE AUTHORITY, RESPONSIBILITY AND KNOWLEDGE TO SUCCEED.

LET’S SAY IT TOGETHER MOVING WITH SMART JONES IS A SMART MOVE !!!!

Breaking Barriers: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis and the Filipino Community in Building Generational Wealth

Celebrating Black History History Month by Honoring the Nexus of Marginalized Communities and Their Fight for Economic Empowerment

In the world of business, the fight for success is often seen as a solo journey But what if we told you that success could be achieved through community and collective empowerment? This is precisely what Reginald F. Lewis and the Filipino community have exemplified through their dedication to building generational wealth Reginald F Lewis, the first African American to build a billion-dollar company, paved the way for future generations of Black entrepreneurs by breaking down barriers and advocating for the importance of financial literacy and generational wealth His success with the leveraged buyout of TLC Beatrice International, a global food company, in 1987, showed that not only was it possible for a person of color to succeed in the business world, but it was also possible to create lasting change through wealth creation

As of 2020, the median wealth for Black families in the United States was just $24,100, while for white families, it was $189,100 This wealth gap is even more significant when considering the intergenerational transfer of wealth A Federal Reserve report found that only 5% of Black families inherit more than $10,000, compared to 26% of white families But with the dedication of trailblazers like Reginald F Lewis, and the Filipino community, we can begin to change this narrative.

IN HONOR OF THE LEWIS FAMILY'S LEGACY AND THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS, WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SUPPORT AND UPLIFT MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES, ESPECIALLY DURING THESE CHALLENGING TIMES AS LOIDA NICOLAS LEWIS SAID, "WE ARE NOT JUST FIGHTING FOR OURSELVES; WE ARE FIGHTING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS " BY SUPPORTING MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES AND ADVOCATING FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, WE CAN HELP PAVE THE WAY FOR A MORE EQUITABLE AND JUST SOCIETY FOR ALL.

IN CONCLUSION, THE STORY OF REGINALD F LEWIS AND LOIDA NICOLAS LEWIS IS A TESTAMENT TO THE IMPORTANCE OF DETERMINATION, INNOVATION, AND THE PURSUIT OF GENERATIONAL WEALTH WE MUST HONOR THEIR LEGACY BY SUPPORTING AND UPLIFTING MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES AND ADVOCATING FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AS REGINALD F LEWIS ONCE SAID, "KEEP GOING, NO MATTER WHAT OBSTACLES COME YOUR WAY YOU WILL GET THERE IF YOU ARE DETERMINED AND YOU BELIEVE." LET US CONTINUE TO BELIEVE AND WORK TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL.

READ HIS BOOK FOUND ON AMAZON, “WHY SHOULD WHITE GUYS HAVE ALL THE FUN?: HOW REGINALD LEWIS CREATED A BILLION-DOLLAR BUSINESS EMPIRE”

JOIN US MONDAY, JUNE 19TH FOR THE CEREMONIAL RAISING OF THE JUNETEENTH FLAG

P R O G R A M M I N G

•SMALL BUSINESS NEWS & UPDATES

•HOMEOWNERSHIP NEWS & UPDATES

•INDUSTRY LEADERS INCLUDING GUEST SPEAKERS

•MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Thank You to the Fortune 500 Friday Special Guests

AGENDA

Wednesday, April 5th

Vendor Set Up 7AM – 9AM

9AM Begin Registration

9:30AM -10AM Ribbon Cutting

Ceremony (Foyer)

National Anthem, Acknowledgements & Thank You to Sponsors - Cut Ribbon

10AM – Open Doors to Tradeshow

Room A –

10:30AM – Opening Ceremony

Introduction – Roosevelt Williams III

YBNB ( Room B )

Outside Networking/ Coffee, Tea

Water/Music (Room C)

11AM – 11:30AM First Speaker – Dr. Michael Crawford (Room B)

11:30AM – 11:45AM – Intermission

11:45AM – 12:15PM – Daniel

Fitzgerald SBDC Second Speaker (Room B)

12:15PM – 12:30PM – Intermission

12:30PM – 1PM – Genero Crenshaw

Third Speaker (Room B)

1PM – 1:15PM Intermission

1:30 – 3:30PM – Public Agency

Contracting & Construction

3:45PM – 4:45PM – Bill Walsh Six

Speaker (Room B)

4:45PM – 5PM – Intermission

5PM – 5:30PM Jonas Royster

5:30PM -5:45PM Ricardo Villa

5:45PM – 6PM – Group Photo Closing

Remarks (Room B) Brittany Miller

Thursday, April 6th

9AM Begin Registration

10AM – Open Doors to Tradeshow

Room A -

10:30AM – 3:30PM (Mastermind on the Mezzanine) –Outside Networking/ Coffee, Tea

Water/Music (Room C)

10:30AM – Welcome – Daniel Horton

YBNB CFO & YBNB CMO Brittany Miller

11AM – First Speaker De’Schzunell

“DJ” Catlin (Room B)

11:30AM – 11:45AM – Intermission

11:45AM – 12:15PM -Second Speaker

CJ Smith (Room B)

12:15PM – 12:30PM – Intermission

12:30PM – 1PM – Third Speaker

Parchelle Tashi (Room B)

1PM – 1:15PM Intermission

1:15PM – 1:45PM Fourth Speaker Jerry

Mccomick (Room B)

1:50PM –3:15PM Fifth Speaker David T. Fagan lead Panel discussion w/ Gary Reid, Isobel Fagan & Doria

Cordova (Room B)

3:15PM – 3:30PM - Intermission

3:30PM – 4:00PM - Jayton Harps / Brian Ware Fifth Speaker (Room B)

4:00PM – 4:30PM – Timothy Wallace

4:30PM – 5:00PM – Tommy Walker

5PM – 5:30PM – Kuya William

Peetoom

5:30PM – 6PM – Group Photo Closing

Remarks

Thank You VIPs

Thank You VIPs

In the News...

San Diego, CA – Young, Black & ‘N Businesses (YBNB) is set to host its annual Business Conference (BizCon) at the San Diego Convention Center on April 5-6, 2023. The event, held between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., aims to provide minority entrepreneurs and small business owners with valuable resources, networking opportunities, and the chance to extend their reach in the industry.

YBNB’s CEO, Roosevelt Williams III, emphasized the significance of the event, stating that it “will allow early emerging entrepreneurs the opportunity to extend their reach, make more connections, meet more clients and help more people of color achieve their business goals ” The two-day conference focuses on connecting, collaborating, and creating opportunities with industry experts, influencers, and businesses Aspiring business owners and problem solvers are encouraged to attend.

https://thelosangelestribune com/2023/03/28/annual-ybnb-businessconference-aims-to-empower-minority-entrepreneurs/

YOUNG BLACK & N BUSINESS – BUSINESS CONFERENCE (BIZCON) OFFERS KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKING FOR MINORITY COMMUNITIES

ENTREPRENUERS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS URGED TO ATTEND ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO EXTEND THEIR REACH

SAN DIEGO – HISTORY IS BEING MADE IN SAN DIEGO AS THE GROUP YOUNG, BLACK & ‘N BUSINESSES (YBNB) HOLDS ITS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE (BIZCON) AT THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 AND THURSDAY, APRIL 6 FROM 10 A.M. TO 6

“THIS BUSINESS CONFERENCE IS A MATCH MADE IN BUSINESS HEAVEN,” ROOSEVELT WILLIAMS III, CEO OF YB&NB SAID “THIS WILL ALLOW EARLY EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXTEND THEIR REACH, MAKE MORE CONNECTIONS, MEET MORE CLIENTS AND HELP MORE PEOPLE OF COLOR ACHIEVE THEIR BUSINESS GOALS.”

THE PURPOSE OF THIS TWO-DAY NETWORKING EVENT IS TO: CONNECT, COLLABORATE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES WITH EXPERTS, INFLUENCERS, AND BUSINESS THE EVENT IS FOR ASPIRING BUSINESS OWNERS, PROBLEM SOLVERS AND MORE.

AMONG THE VALUABLE LESSONS THAT WILL BE TAUGHT IS ONLINE MARKETING, LIST BUILDING, LOYALTY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS.

GENERAL ADMISSION IS $47, VIP ADMISSION IS $97, ALL ACCESS IS $147 AND EXECUTIVE DIAMOND ADMISSION IS $2,000.

YOUNG BLACK & N BUSINESS (YBNB) HELPS EARLY EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS GROW THEIR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK, OFFERS HIGH VALUE EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURIAL CONTENT FROM SEASONED ENTREPRENEURS

WHAT: RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

WHO: ASSEMBLY MEMBER DAVID ALVAREZ

DANIEL FITZGERALD, PRESIDENT SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL SBDC NETWORK

JORDAN MARKS, CHIEF DEPUTY ASSESSOR/ TAXPAYER ADVOCATE FOR THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ASSESSOR/RECORDER/ COUNTY CLERK

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 AT 9:30 A.M.

WHERE: SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER 111 HARBOR DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

VISUALS: ATTENDEES AT RIBBON CUTTING PEOPLE REGISTERING FOR CONFERENCE.

GUEST SPEAKERS AT PANELS

YOUNG BLACK & N' BUSINESS

AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE NIGHT

This year local schools will be invited to the Annual African American Heritage Night hosted by Petco Park.

K E A R N E Y H I G H S C H O O L

H O O V E R H I G H S C H O O L

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M O R S E H I G H S C H O O L

P H O T O S H O O T

YOUNG BLACK & N' BUSINESS HOW VITAL IT IS TO NEW BUSINESSES TO HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW THEIR NETWORK, AND CREATE THE TYPE OF CONTENT THAT GETS THEIR BUSINESS NOTICED. FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS YOUNG BLACK & N' BUSINESS HAS HOSTED PRIVATE EVENTS AND PHOTOSHOOTS TO HELP OUR MEMBERS MIX AND MINGLE WHILE CREATING VALUABLE CONTENT FOR THEIR BUSINESS. YOUR SMALL BUSINESS LEVEL MEMBERSHIP QUALIFIES YOU TO ATTEND OUR PRIVATE ON LOCATION PHOTOSHOOT MIXERS. WE USE THIS CONTENT TO RECOGNIZE YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN OUR QUARTERLY MANUSCRIPT, BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, AND DAILY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS.

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