Why A Black BRAND Membership?
When you join Black BRAND, you become a part of a collective force, transforming our businesses, workforce, and opportunities where the true impact is felt most – right here in our own back yard.
Not to mention, you’re connecting to the best way to engage with new business prospects, get active in the larger Hampton Roads community, learn about ways to improve your business model, and access additional capital to continue scaling.
OUR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Get EXACTLY What You Want From Your Membership Experience!
30-DAY TRIAL
FREE TRIAL
Thinking about joining Black BRAND? Come network with us for 30 days, make important connections, and get a feel for who we are. Activate your free trial today and save 10% off of a new membership when you upgrade within your 30-day trial period!
Our Membership Levels
STUDENT
$50
Glean from invaluable learning opportunities, mentoring, and resources to grow your business/career as a youth member under the age of 21.
For youth who value: Like-minded Connections, Mentorship, Experiences and Professional Affiliation
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- Business Basics Roadmap
- Monthly virtual mentorship circle
- Complimentary vending at (1) Black BRAND event *
- Complimentary access to The Black BRAND Breakfast club and Velocity *
NETWORKING
$250
Make 5-Star Connections that propel your business or career forward while finding home, here, in the Hampton Roads community.
For those who value: Community, Experiences, Network Expansion and Professional Affiliation
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- Roadmap to making 5-Star connections.
- Complimentary Access to Velocity: (Monthly Mixer)
- Complimentary Access to the Black BRAND Breakfast Club: (Monthly Targeted Networking)
- Complimentary Access to the Quarterly Coffee Connect: (Roundtable)
- Complimentary Access to Workflow: (Weekly, virtual co- working)
CONNECTOR
$400
Connect your offerings with the people who will buy from you and your career with the ones who will invest in you while being strategically positioned for opportunities and resources to propel your career and business forward.
For those who value: Community, Experiences, Network Expansion and Professional Affiliation
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- Roadmap to maximum exposure + accelerated business/career growth
- Inclusion in “Buy Black Gift Guide”
- Opportunity to connect with a business/career mentor
- Leverage strategy session with Black BRAND president, Blair Durham
- Complimentary digital/in-person vending at (1) Black BRAND event *
- Complimentary Quarter-page ad in BDW magazine *Design not included
- 30-Day feature on Black BRAND New Member Webpage
- Eligibility to participate in Cash
Mob
Eligibility to host 30-Day pop up store inside of Black BRAND HQ. - Have your business added to our Preferred Vendor List for Media
- Complimentary access to Velocity, The Black BRAND Breakfast Club, Coffee Connect, and Workflow
PRO
$600
Build wealth, scale your business/career and position yourself as a thought leader in your industry while reaching back to propel our community forward.
For those who value: Wealth-building, Leadership, Stewardship and Professional Affiliation
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- Roadmap to wealth-building and scaling your career/business.
- Ability to obtain CEU’s throughout the year.
- Quarterly Mastermind with Wealth Strategists and Career/CLIMB consultants
- Priority selection for speaking/presenting opportunities.
- BWST! Radio Show/Podcast interview
- Opportunity to become a business/career mentor
- Complimentary digital/in-person vending at (3) Black BRAND events *
- Complimentary Half-page ad in BDW magazine *Design not included
- Inclusion in “Buy Black Gift Guide”
- Leverage strategy session with Black BRAND president, Blair Durham
- 30-Day feature on Black BRAND New Member Webpage
- Eligibility to participate in Cash Mob
- Eligibility to host 30-Day pop up store inside of Black BRAND HQ.
- Have your business added to our Preferred Vendor List for Media
- Complimentary access to Velocity, The Black BRAND Breakfast Club, Coffee Connect, and Workflow
A BLACK BRAND MEMBERSHIP
HAS ITS BENEFITS!
The Black BRAND Opportunity
As affiliate members of the National Black Chamber of Commerce and the US Black Chambers, Inc (which connects to both regional and national black business concerns) you’ll be able to access and connect to a wide variety of information to strengthen your business.
Business Assistance
As members of Black BRAND, you’re guaranteed priority access to business and career development programs, conferences, and standalone workshops connecting you with industry experts ranging in diverse and critical topics.
Co-Working Space
Enjoy a member discount for co-working space at Bloom (Portsmouth) and Gather (Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach).
Grants and Capital
Get exclusive, member-only information and opportunities for grants and capital resources.
Referrals and Media Opportunities
Inquiries directed to Black BRAND for products and services are referred to our members! This ensures your company’s growth within and outside of Black BRAND. Our initiatives, website, social media groups, and radio show/podcast have each been developed to drive traffic to your business.
Discounts & Savings
Get member-only discounts and activations on Black BRAND products, services, workshops and conferences.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Black BRAND offers corporate membership options curated to your business and community goals. Explore our options and find your perfect membership experience.
Here’s to creating a more prosperous community, workforce, and sustainable economy in Hampton Roads and beyond!
WE ’D BE GREAT TOGETHER!
To get more details about our corporate membership experience, please reach out to:
Blair Durham
President of Black BRAND
blair@blackbrand.biz