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The Better Black Business Initiative (B3I) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization empowering underserved Black entrepreneurs, especially youth and justice-impacted individuals, through focused training, mentorship, and community-driven support.

11/02/2026

Success doesn't have to be a solo journey.

Sometimes the next breakthrough comes from:
one mentor.
one connection.
one opportunity.
one person willing to open a door.

B3I believes in the power of cooperative economics, sharing knowledge, building relationships, and creating opportunities that strengthen entire communities.

When one person grows, the impact can reach far beyond one person.

Build together.
Learn together.
Grow together.

Better communities start with people willing to build together.

10/30/2026

You may not have started with the resources.
You may not have had the connections.
You may have faced barriers others never had to overcome.

But your starting point does not have to determine your destination.

B3I exists to help turn potential into possibility through mentorship, training, entrepreneurship, and opportunity.

Because when people have access to the right tools and support, they can build more than businesses.

They can build futures.

10/28/2026

💙 Gratitude makes the impact even greater!

A heartfelt thank-you to our speakers, sponsors, musical guests, staff, board members, and community partners who helped make the Lock Up to Lift Up Youth Empowerment Summit possible. Your support, time, and dedication are helping create opportunities for justice-impacted youth to grow, build confidence, and pursue a brighter future.

Together, we’re proving that a person’s past does not have to define their future. The work continues!

10/24/2026

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡. 🌟

The Lock Up to Lift Up Training Program is a six-week commitment designed to help justice-impacted youth build confidence, overcome obstacles, and prepare for a stronger future.

From vision casting and character development to conflict resolution, mental wellness, and financial literacy, each session provides practical tools to help participants move forward with purpose.

📅 November 14 – December 19, 2026
⏰ Saturdays | 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Location announced soon
💲 Free to apply — $50 program fee only if accepted

Learn from experienced leaders, connect with mentors and employers, and take meaningful steps toward employment, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.

Your past doesn't have to define your future. Your next chapter is yours to build.

👉 Ready to take the next step?

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺:
h𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗯𝟯𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.𝗼𝗿𝗴/ #𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁

10/23/2026

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣.

Lock Up to Lift Up is more than a conference. It’s a full day designed to connect justice-impacted youth with mentors, employers, leaders, resources, and real opportunities.

From breakfast networking and powerful speakers to the HR Panel, six-week training preview, lunch, and LeBrent Speed’s headline session, every part of the day is built to help you connect, learn, and move forward.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Your story matters. Your future matters. And your next opportunity could start in this room.

Swipe through the agenda, find your reason to attend, and register today.

10/23/2026

𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗗 🌟

What happens when purpose meets the power to transform lives?

LeBrent Speed is a transformational speaker, leadership strategist, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of the Better Black Business Project (B3). With over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, ministry, and community building, he helps individuals and organizations create lasting change through clarity, connection, and intentional action.

As the creator of The Transformation Code and leader of the B3I Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative, LeBrent is committed to empowering leaders, entrepreneurs, and communities to turn potential into purpose and create meaningful impact.

Join us at the Lock Up to Lift Up Youth Empowerment Summit as we connect justice-impacted youth with leaders, employers, mentors, and resources that can help them build a stronger future.

📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Junior Achievement North – St. Paul

Transformation begins when we see potential beyond the past and create opportunities for what comes next.

👉 Become a sponsor and invest in the future of justice-impacted youth.
https://youthsummit2026.theb3initiative.org/

10/22/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

Real transformation happens when people have access to the right people, resources, knowledge, and opportunities.

At the Lock Up to Lift Up: Youth Empowerment Summit, our speakers bring lived experience, professional expertise, and a commitment to helping justice-impacted young adults move toward employment, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and economic mobility.

From workforce readiness and leadership to mental wellness, relationships, entrepreneurship, and community reintegration, these leaders are bringing practical insight and real conversations to the room.

This isn’t just about hearing from speakers.

It’s about meeting people who can help you see what’s possible, and take your next step.

📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Junior Achievement North – St. Paul

Meet the speakers. Make the connections. Discover what’s possible.

10/22/2026

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗡𝗬𝗜𝗔 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗦 🌟

What happens when powerful communication creates meaningful connections?

Nyia Harris is the founder of Nyia Harris, LLC, a company focused on creating meaningful dialogue through public speaking engagements. Through her expertise in public speaking and content creation, she delivers engaging, memorable experiences that help people connect on a deeper level.

Nyia believes in the power of communication to bring people together, strengthen relationships, and create lasting impact.

Join us at the Lock Up to Lift Up Youth Empowerment Summit as we bring together inspiring leaders and community partners committed to creating opportunities for justice-impacted youth.

📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Junior Achievement North – St. Paul

Because sometimes, one meaningful conversation can open the door to a new opportunity.

👉 Help us create more opportunities for justice-impacted youth.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
h𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗯𝟯𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.𝗼𝗿𝗴/ #𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀

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Brooklyn Park, MN

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https://theb3initiative.org/

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