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The Black in Business Awards is back! Applications and nominations are now open for the Second Annual Black in Business ...
06/22/2026

The Black in Business Awards is back! Applications and nominations are now open for the Second Annual Black in Business Awards, celebrating Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders driving excellence across the DMV region.

Building on a powerful inaugural year that brought together nearly 170 founders, executives, and community leaders, this year’s awards will recognize excellence in innovation, leadership, growth, and community impact.

This year’s award categories reflect that range of impact:

✨Best Hospitality Award
✨Best Consumer Products & Services Company Award
✨Government Contractor Excellence Award
✨IT Solutions Excellence Award
✨Professional Services Trailblazer Award
✨Scalable Community Impact Award

New this year, the Scalable Community Impact Award will recognize Black-owned businesses that create lasting community value through models with the potential to grow, be replicated, or inspire others.

Eligibility requirements:

✅ Minimum annual revenue of $250,000
✅ At least 3 years in operation
✅ Must be registered and listed in MoCo's Black Business Database

Click here to apply for an award or nominate a business: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MBAGrowthPartners/BlackInBusinessAwards2026. Please note that the deadline to submit an application or nomination is Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Let’s continue celebrating Black business excellence and the leaders building stronger communities through vision, perseverance, and impact.

What a session we had yesterday. Our President’s Circle gathered for a timely and practical conversation on Technology f...
06/10/2026

What a session we had yesterday. Our President’s Circle gathered for a timely and practical conversation on Technology for Operational Efficiency, exploring how AI, automation, dashboards, compliance, private equity, and capital access are shaping the way businesses operate, grow, and prepare for what is next.

A few key takeaways from the session:

✅ AI is becoming a baseline expectation and must be used strategically, responsibly, and with a clear business purpose.
✅ Technology should solve real problems by reducing friction, saving time, improving decisions, and strengthening operations.
✅ Compliance is part of growth because strong policies, documentation, and internal processes help protect and position the business.
✅ Capital readiness requires infrastructure, including clear financials, scalable systems, regulatory awareness, and investor-ready operations.
✅ Growth requires more than ambition; it requires discipline, systems, technology, and leadership prepared to scale.

A sincere thank you to our featured facilitators, Heather A. Lee, Jen Cafferty Patton, Alex Johnson, Bobby Burks, and Olivia Singelmann, for sharing practical insights, real-world perspectives, and actionable strategies with our President’s Circle community.

We closed the evening with our President’s Circle Open House & Executive Mixer, where members, guests, and business leaders continued the conversation, made meaningful connections, and strengthened relationships across the room.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, engaged fully, and contributed to a powerful day of learning, strategy, connection, and leadership.

Special thanks to Foley & Lardner LLP for hosting us and for your continued partnership and support.

Welcome to the month of June! This month we’re preparing to honor Juneteenth with events rooted in connection, reflectio...
06/01/2026

Welcome to the month of June! This month we’re preparing to honor Juneteenth with events rooted in connection, reflection, community, and legacy. Juneteenth is more than a moment of celebration; it is a reminder of freedom, progress, resilience, and the power of coming together with purpose.

We’re excited to share two upcoming events hosted and supported by MBA Growth Partners that will bring leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members together to celebrate culture, strengthen relationships, and spark conversations that inspire growth, collaboration, and lasting impact.

June 9 | President’s Circle Executive Mixer Happy Hour

Join founders, executives, and business leaders for an evening of networking, collaboration, and community at Foley & Lardner LLP in Georgetown.

June 14 | The Legacy Brunch

Hosted by The Oaks Bed & Breakfast in partnership with the Black in Business Awards, this elevated Juneteenth-inspired gathering will celebrate Black entrepreneurship, culture, community, and legacy.

✓ Connect with influential leaders
✓ Build meaningful relationships
✓ Discover new opportunities for growth
✓ Celebrate community and culture

We invite you to join us and be part of the conversations, connections, and experiences that will shape the month ahead.

🔗 Scan the Qr Code or Visit the link in our bio to learn more and reserve your spot.

A new week brings a new opportunity to reset, refocus, and move with greater intention.Too often, we measure productivi...
06/01/2026

A new week brings a new opportunity to reset, refocus, and move with greater intention.

Too often, we measure productivity by how busy we are instead of how effective we are. More meetings, more emails, and more activity do not always translate into meaningful progress.

Real growth comes from being intentional about where your time, energy, and leadership are being invested.

As you move through the week, take a moment to focus on:

✨ Clearer priorities that align with your goals

✨ Decisions that create long-term impact

✨ Stronger alignment within your team and operations

✨ Work that drives measurable progress instead of constant motion

The most effective leaders are not simply moving fast. They are moving with clarity, purpose, and direction.

What is one priority you are focusing on this week?

As the week begins to wind down, this is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and realign before stepping into the next o...
05/29/2026

As the week begins to wind down, this is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and realign before stepping into the next one.

Growth is not always about doing more. Often, it comes from understanding what truly created progress, what needs adjustment, and where your energy should be focused moving forward.

Strong weeks are built through intentional decisions, clear priorities, and the ability to recognize what deserves continued attention.

As you close out the week, take a moment to reflect on:

✓ What genuinely moved the business forward

✓ Lessons or insights this week revealed

✓ Where your focus needs to be protected

✓ What still requires your attention before Monday

The goal is not simply to end the week busy, but to end it with greater clarity, stronger alignment, and a better understanding of what matters most going into the next week.

What is one thing you are realigning before the week ends?

Happy Friday! After a long week of work, wins, meetings, and momentum, we’re heading into the weekend excited for what’s...
05/22/2026

Happy Friday! After a long week of work, wins, meetings, and momentum, we’re heading into the weekend excited for what’s ahead in June.

MBA Growth Partners is proud to support two powerful events bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, executives, creatives, and community leaders for connection, celebration, and impact as we honor Juneteenth, Black leadership, Black resilience, and the legacy of Black entrepreneurship.

Join us this June:

✨ The Legacy Brunch

A Juneteenth-inspired brunch celebrating Black entrepreneurship, culture, community, and legacy.

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 The Oaks Bed & Breakfast, Bethesda, MD

✨ President’s Circle Executive Mixer – Happy Hour

An elevated evening for founders, CEOs, executives, and business leaders to connect, collaborate, and build strategic relationships.

📅 June 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Foley & Lardner LLP, Washington, DC

Whether you’re coming to celebrate, network, collaborate, or build new connections, your next opportunity could be waiting in the room.

Register early, invite a colleague, and share with someone who should be there.

🎟 Link in bio to RSVP.

The President’s Circle Executive Mixer Happy Hour is back this June, and we’re excited to bring leaders, founders, execu...
05/21/2026

The President’s Circle Executive Mixer Happy Hour is back this June, and we’re excited to bring leaders, founders, executives, and changemakers together for another evening of connection, collaboration, and community.

As we enter a month that honors Juneteenth, Black resilience, Black leadership, and the continued impact of the Black business community, this gathering creates space for meaningful conversations, strategic partnerships, and relationships that help move our region forward.

Hosted and sponsored by Foley & Lardner LLP, this President’s Circle experience is designed for business owners and leaders who are ready to grow, scale, lead, and make an impact.

Join us for an evening of:
✨ Elevated networking with influential leaders
✨ Meaningful conversations across industries
✨ Opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnership
✨ Heavy hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and community

Event Details
📍 Foley & Lardner LLP, 3000 K St NW, Washington, DC

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026

⏰ 4:00 PM

🎟 Click here to RSVP to secure your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-presidents-circle-executive-mixer-tickets-1989914021405

Your next opportunity, partnership, or breakthrough conversation could be waiting in the room.

Happy Friday from all of us at MBA Growth Partners.As we close out another productive week, we’re reminded that growth r...
05/15/2026

Happy Friday from all of us at MBA Growth Partners.

As we close out another productive week, we’re reminded that growth requires more than momentum. It requires intentional leadership, strategic development, and strong community.

Through initiatives like:
🔹 BOSSES — supporting founders with structure, systems, and sustainable business growth
🔹 President’s Circle — creating space for leaders to align, plan strategically, and lead with clarity
🔹 Roots & Rise — investing in youth, families, and community-centered impact, we remain committed to building stronger businesses while advancing stronger communities.

As you head into the weekend, take a moment to reflect on where you are focusing your growth and how you are intentionally creating impact in the areas that matter most.

Wishing you a restful and inspiring weekend ahead.

The conversation around marketing, branding, and customer acquisition continues to grow stronger.During Tuesday’s sessio...
05/14/2026

The conversation around marketing, branding, and customer acquisition continues to grow stronger.

During Tuesday’s session hosted in partnership with the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce and M&T Bank, leaders came together to discuss what it truly takes to expand market reach, strengthen brand awareness, and build meaningful customer connections.

What made the session impactful:
✨ Honest conversations around business growth
✨ Practical insight on branding and customer acquisition
✨ Real discussions about strategy, visibility, and expansion
✨ Leaders showing up with openness, intention, and collaboration

A special thank you to Bola Audena and Lola Pyne for sharing their expertise and leadership throughout the discussion.

Thank you as well to our Presidents for the insight and engagement you continue to bring into this space.

We also appreciate the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce and M&T Bank for helping create opportunities for leaders to connect, learn, and grow together.

The momentum continues to build.

Happy Monday from MBA Growth Partners.As a new week begins, it’s important to remember that sustainable growth requires ...
05/11/2026

Happy Monday from MBA Growth Partners.

As a new week begins, it’s important to remember that sustainable growth requires more than momentum. It requires clarity, structure, and intentional decision-making.

This week, challenge yourself to focus on:
🟢 Evaluating what is truly driving results
🟢 Aligning your actions with long-term goals
🟢 Creating structure instead of simply maintaining activity
🟢 Moving with intention rather than assumption

Strong leadership creates space to think strategically, adjust where necessary, and move forward with purpose.

What is one area of your business or leadership that requires more clarity this week?

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