2026 Black Business Summit

We're excited to announce the 2026 Black Business Summit—a powerful convergence dedicated to building sustainable economic power and ownership within our communities.

Date & Location:

CNM Workforce Training Center

5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113

This is a free event for 200 attendees, and everyone is required to register.

2026 Theme

Breaking Boundaries and Unlocking Potential

Workshop Sessions

When you register, you must select one workshop in each of the three blocks. Detailed session descriptions and speaker information are available during registration.

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Workshops

• Beyond the Bandages: Understanding Workplace Injuries, Reporting, and Returning to Work Requirements
• The Small Business and Entrepreneur's Edge: Mastering Mindset and Money
• Discover the Secrets of Grant Writing and Strategies for Success

11:00 AM – Noon Workshops

• Empowering Entrepreneurs: State Funding, Workforce, and Supporting Growth
• Evolution and Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Legislation: Policies and Potential Solutions
• 2026 Ujima Collective Work and Responsibility Leadership Team

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Workshops

• Building Digital Micro-Businesses in the Platform Economy
• Financial Guidance and Support from the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico
• Understanding Rules, Regulations, and Requirements for Tax-Exempt Organizations

Together, these sessions form a comprehensive blueprint for resilience, access, and growth.

This summit is more than a conference—it is a strategic investment in the future of Black and other underserved, under-engaged, under-resourced, and under-funded businesses in New Mexico.

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