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

This is a 12-month membership

This membership is for individuals only

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

Professional Affiliation

 

Business Basics Roadmap

Monthly virtual mentorship circle

Complimentary vending at (1) Black BRAND event *

Complimentary access to The Black BRAND Breakfast club and Velocity *

*Excludes Black Diamond Weekend

*Note: Members must be 21+ to attend Velocity

NETWORKING

$250
This is a 12-month membership
This membership is for individuals only

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

Professional Affiliation

Roadmap to making 5-Star connections.

Complimentary Access to Velocity: (Quarterly Mixer)

Complimentary Access to the Black BRAND Breakfast Club: (Monthly Targeted Networking)

Complimentary Access to the Monthly Coffee Connect: (Roundtable by city)

CONNECTOR

$400
This is a 12-month membership
This membership is for individuals only

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:

Growth

Exposure

Strategic Connections & Professional Affiliation 

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 leadership

Complimentary digital/in-person vending at (2) 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

PRO

$600
This is a 12-month membership
This membership is for individuals only

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

Professional Affiliation

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.

Black Wall Street Today! Radio Show/Podcast interview

Opportunity to become a business/career mentor

Complimentary digital/in-person vending at (4) 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 leadership

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

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