Coming Events
Jan. 10th…First Revive Black Business Summit for 2026
The first Revive Black Business Summit and Business Exchange for 2026, hosted by Willie and Yolanda Barney, will focus on working together to double the number of Black Businesses with Employees. Building Wealth and Community by Creating Profits and Advancing Careers.
REGISTRATION is CLOSED for the Jan. 10th Summit. The event is at capacity.
We’ve had a great response with the summits and luncheons with over 400 Black businesses, entrepreneurs and support organizations participating during the past 12 years.
The Brookings Institution highlighted a 95% increase in the number of Black-owned businesses in Omaha with employees from 2017-2022. What can we do to double that number over the next five years by 2030?
The Revive Black Business Network and Business Exchange have helped to establish a strong system in Omaha where business owners are doing more business with each other and are now forming partnerships in Tulsa, New Orleans, Lansing, Atlanta, Kansas City and other national cities. Let’s keep building!
Keynote Speakers:
Carmen Tapio, CEO, North End Teleservices
Carmen will share key insights and steps she took to transform NET from a start-up business to becoming one of the fastest growing companies in the United States.
The Summit will also include updates from special guests including: Hometeam Auto Co-owner, Candice Price, Phillip McClain, CEO of The Mensch Group, Keele Taylor, CEO of HR Minded Consulting and Raheem Sanders, CEO and Managing PArtner, PPRP Innovations.
Candice Price: Creating Jobs, Opportunities and Multiple Streams of Income
Phillip McClain: Building Community through Real Estate Development
Raheem Sanders: Maximizing Data and AI to Create Profits & Jobs
Keele Taylor: Preparing Your Business to Hire New Employees
Business resources and funding opportunities will also be presented by: TreVon Brooks, CEO of Omaha 100; Davida Stewart, Client Relationships with Hayes & Associates; Karnetta Rushing, Business Development Officer, Carver Legacy Center; and April Hibbler, Nebraska Opportunity Exchange – Urban League of Nebraska.
TreVon Brooks, CEO, Omaha 100
Davida Stewart, Community Relations, Hayes & Associates
Karnetta Rushing, Business Development Officer, Carver Legacy Center
April Hibbler, Executive Program Lead, Nebraska Opportunity Exchange
The location for the in-person event will be the Revive Center at 24th and Lake.
Breakfast and Networking will start at 8:30 am.
REGISTRATION is CLOSED for the Jan. 10th Summit. The event is at capacity.
Coming Events
March 7th: State of Black Business Summit – Omaha
State of Black Business: Omaha
The next Revive Black Business Summit and Business Exchange for 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, March 7th!
Hosted by Willie and Yolanda Barney, the State of Black Business in Omaha will focus on:
- Data and Trends regarding Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Omaha
- The State of Finance and Banking for Black Businesses
- Opportunities in Growth Industries
- Strengths, Challenges and Needs
- Resources and Opportunities
- 2026 Calendar for Summits, Business Exchanges, Workshops and Tours
The Revive Black Business Network is committed to working together to double the number of Black Businesses with Employees in Omaha. Building Wealth and Community by Creating Profits and Advancing Careers.
Panelists:
- Frank Hayes, CEO and Founder, Hayes and Associates
- Bridget Hadley, Asst. Director of Economic Development, City of Omaha
- Karnetta Rushing, Business Development Officer, Carver Legacy Center
- Gibril Mansaray, Entrepreneurship and Innovations Director, Omaha 100
- Garry Clark, Executive Director, Inland Port Authority
- LaTisha Henry, CEO, Comfort Squad
- Raheem Sanders, CEO and Managing Partner, PPRP Innovations
- Grant McGaugh, CEO, 5 Star BDM
Revive Black Business Summit
State of Black Businesses: Omaha
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Revive Center at 24th and Lake
8:30 am Breakfast, Networking and Business Exchange
9:00 am The State of Black Businesses in Omaha Report
9:30 am Panel: State of Financing and Banking – Access to Credit and Capital
10:00 am BREAK
10:10 am Panel: Opportunities in Growth Industries
10:40 am Interactive Strategic Discussions: Strengths, Challenges, Needs and Opportunities
11:00 am Resources for Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
The location for the in-person event will be the Revive Center at 24th and Lake.
Breakfast and Networking will start at 8:30 am.
We’ve had a great response with the summits and luncheons with over 400 Black businesses, entrepreneurs and support organizations participating during the past 12 years.
The Brookings Institution highlighted a 95% increase in the number of Black-owned businesses in Omaha with employees from 2017-2022. What can we do to double that number over the next five years by 2030?
The Revive Black Business Network and Business Exchange have helped to establish a strong system in Omaha where business owners are doing more business with each other and are now forming partnerships in Tulsa, New Orleans, Lansing, Atlanta, Kansas City and other national cities. Let’s keep building!