National Convening of Black Mayors & Black Business Expo 2024

The African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE (AACC) will galvanize Mayors from across the country to host a two-day gathering for some of the most prestigious leaders right here in the City of Philadelphia.

Now in our fourth consecutive year, the AACC welcomes you to attend the fourth annual National Convening of Black Mayors as we host some of the country’s most esteemed leaders. You don’t want to miss it; this year will not be like the others. We have elevated the experience for local and national attendees, corporate leaders, subject matter experts, and investors alike.

This year, the National Convening of Black Mayors will also be the home of the second annual Black Business Expo. That’s right! This year the National Convening of Black Mayors + National Black Business Month Expo will combine for an even more valuable experience!

The conference will convene on August 14 and 15 at multiple locations, including the Comcast Technology Center and the Wells Fargo Center. During Black Business Month we will host local, regional and national officials, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. The National Convening of Black Mayors + National Black Business Month Expo’s carefully curated agenda, especially-selected speakers and subject matter experts are sure to provide tangible solutions applicable for this region and cities across the country.

VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR DAY 2 OF THE CONVENING, WHICH INCLUDES THE NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MONTH EXPO.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the National Convening of Black Mayors + Black Business Expo, please contact Tashyra Ayers at tayers@aachamber.org. For all other inquiries, please contact fharris@aachamber.org.
 

2024 Participating Mayors & Special Guest Speakers

• Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba (Jackson, MS) 
• Mayor Patrick Braxton (Newbern, AL) 
• Mayor Justin Brooks (Erie, CO)
• Mayor Darren Burrell (Darby, PA)
• Mayor Rita C. Frealing (Gettysburg, PA)
• Mayor Waylyn Hobbs (Hempstead, NY)
• Mayor Jaime Kinder (Meadville, PA)
• Mayor Adrian O. Mapp (Plainfield, NJ)
• Mayor Frank Minor (Logan Township, NJ)
• Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard (Mount Vernon, NY)
• Mayor Derek Slaughter (Williamsport, PA)
• Mayor Marty Small, Sr. (Atlantic City, NJ)
• Mayor Dahlia Vertreese (Hillside, NJ)
• Mayor Judy Ward (Pleasantville, NJ)
• Mayor Wanda Williams (Harrisburg, PA)
• Mayor Derrick R. Wood (Dumfries, VA)
• Mayor Tassie York (Neptune, NJ)​
• Lt. Governor Austin Davis, PA
• Fmr. Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Philadelphia, PA (Convening Co-Chair)
• Fmr. Dr. Hardie Davis, Jr., Augusta, GA (Convening Co-Chair)
• Ron Busby, US Black Chambers, DC
• Jay King, Greater California Black Chamber of Commerce
• Anthony Gaddy, Upstate NY Black Chamber of Commerce
• Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia, PA
• Senator Art Haywood, PA
• Senator Vincent J. Hughes, PA
• Alba Martinez, Director Commerce, PA
• Johnny Archer, Anchor, NBC10 Universal
• Bret Perkins, Senior Vice President of External and Government Affairs, Comcast Corporation
• Damien Ghee, Senior Vice President & Regional Vice President, TD Bank
• Sara Lomax Reese, President & CEO, WURD Radio
• Sulaiman Rahman, CEO, DiverseForce
• Marcus Gonzales, Community Business Development, TD Bank
• Michelle Price, Senior Director, Office of Business Services, Philadelphia, PA
• Rachel Branson, Director of Minority Business, Philadelphia, PA