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Breakfast Conversations Business Networkingโข galvanizes entrepreneurs & corporate professionals to become - Small business doing big business!โข We provide access to business formation, procurement, business capital, grants, certification, and vendorship. The goal of Breakfast Conversations is to bridge the gap between the small & minority business community in Charlotte and the corporations locate
04/05/2026
๐๏ธ Happy Resurrection Sunday! Today at Breakfast Conversations Business Networking we celebrate the ultimate story of hope and faith. Just as every new season brings fresh opportunities to grow and connect, today reminds us of the strength found in restoration and community.
Wishing you a day of reflection and celebration with those who matter most!
๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ; ๐ต๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ป, ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฑ.
- ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ด:๐ฒ
๐ฃ๏ธ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐, the wait is over, ๐ Part 3 of the Recap just dropped, and itโs packed with everything youโve been waiting on!
The ๐๐ฒ๐โ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ง๐ผ ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐: ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ฏ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐โข Stage Masterclass at the 2026 Breakfast Conversationsโข Business Networking was a highly anticipated segment this year. It did not disappoint!
The masterclass presented ๐ $๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ผ๐ป+ ๐๐ป ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ for small & minority-owned businesses in the Carolinas! This powerful session connected attendees directly with leaders who influence capital access, infrastructure projects, small business advocacy, construction rebuild opportunities, aviation procurement, and economic development.
Breakfast Conversations Business Networkingโข would like to give a ๐ Special Thank You to our Leaders: (L - R)
โข Tammie Hall-Roberts, EMPA, CCA, MCA, ECMCA: Chair-Board of Directors, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
โข Mike Arriola: NC District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration
โข Tunya Smith: Director, North Carolina Department of Transportation Economic Opportunity & Compliance
โข Ms. Antriece: Founder of Breakfast Conversationsโข Business Networking and CEO for Heirs of Legendsโข Media
โข Malcolm Graham: City of Charlotte Government City Councilman
โข Kevin J. Price: President & CEO, National Institute of Minority Economic Development, Institute Capital, and Women's Business Center of Charlotte
โข Anthony Shelborne: CFO, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
Another exciting addition this year was the introduction of ๐ miniโBusiness Breakout Sessions, where attendees were able to engage in more focused conversations, ask questions, and connect directly with resource partners. The engagement was incredible, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐: ๐ฆ
๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐ช๐ง๐จ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ฉ, ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐จ๐ข๐๐ก๐ก ๐๐ช๐จ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ, and we are proud to showcase their excellence on our platform!
โข Palestra Spa & Studio - CEO Lora P. Lindquist:
https://www.palestraboutiquespa.com/
โข hashtag - CEO Mary Walker-Howard:
https://www.thedessertdestination.com/
โข Popstarz Popcorn - CEO Tavia Jackson & Derrick Jackson:
https://popstarzpopcorn.com/
โข Drape Swags and More - CEO Steven Drummond:
www.drapeswagsandmore.com
โข Momma Hillโs Nanner Puddin CEO Tanya Hill:
https://mhnannerpuddin.com/
โข - CEO Quentisha Daniels: www.radiantdesignsbyq.com/
โข HK Craft House - CEO Kathy Fogle: https://hkcrafthouse.com/
โข The M Design Shoppe, LLC - CEO Monica-Zimmerman:
www.instagram.com/themdesignshoppestationery
โข CEO & Executive Chef Lonnie Allen
www.FloodgatesCatering.com
๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ง, ๐ค๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐ง๐จ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ, but the next step starts with you. The time is NOW to turn those connections into opportunities and results!
02/16/2026
๐ฃ๏ธ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ก ๐จ๐ฃ! If youโre reading this, youโve already raised your standards. The energy for the 12th Annual 2026 Breakfast Conversationsโข Business Networking event has reached a fever pitch, and I have one big announcement for all of you: ๐ช๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง!๐
The room is packed with business leaders, visionaries, disruptors, and game changers. If you secured your spot, youโre not just attending an event, youโre stepping into an environment designed for MASSIVE growth. But showing up is only 50% of the battle. The other 50%? Thatโs your preparation.
If you want to dominate the room at Breakfast Conversations Business Networkingโข on February 24th, 2026 you need to execute with precision. ๐ก๏ธHere is your battle plan:
1. ๐ฟ๐ง๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ, ๐๐ค๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐
In business, your wardrobe is your armor. We are going Business Professional.
The Psychology: When you look sharp, you feel sharp. When you feel sharp, you perform at your peak.
The Standard: This isn't ๐ซ "casual Friday." This is "Iโm here to close the deal." Tailored suits, crisp shirts, dresses, and polished shoes. Command respect before you even open your mouth.
2. ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐๐๐ ๐: ๐๐๐ฎ๐จ๐๐๐๐ก & ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ก
Speed is the currency of the modern entrepreneur. โ
Physical Cards: Yes, carry them! There is a tangible power in handing over a high-quality card. Itโs a physical anchor of your brand.
The QR Code Hack: โก๏ธ Go to your lock screen right now. Set a QR code to your digital business card or LinkedIn as your screensaver. When you meet someone, they scan, you connect, and the friction is GONE. Be the person who makes it easy to do business!
3. ๐๐ฌ๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐ฎ: ๐๐๐ 20-๐๐๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐
You have seconds to capture someone's attention. Stop "explaining" what you do and start demonstrating the value. Use my 3-step method for pitching:
The Hook: State the current problem you solve.
The Solution: Reveal your unique mechanism.
The Result: Share the transformation.
๐ฅBada Bing. Bada Boom!
Preparation is the offset for anxiety. When you are prepared, you are powerful.
This event is going to be a ๐ซฑ๐พโ๐ซฒ๐ปcollision of opportunity. If you didn't get a ticket, stay tuned, because the momentum doesn't stop here. For those who did: We'll see you, bright and early at 8:00am, next Tuesday February 24, 2026.
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www.facebook.com/BreakfastConversations
๐ฉ Make sure you subscribe and check your email for event instructions. www.breakfastconversations.com/
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