Black BRAND

10/15/2026

It's official. The 11th Annual Black Diamond Summit returns Nov 10–12 in Virginia Beach. Three days of capital, AI, and culture — and general admission is free. Register now.

10/10/2026

Evidently, we were not the only ones excited that Portsmouth is getting a new CITY HALL! Suppliers and contractors are encouraged to bid. Black BRAND here to assist potential participants to get SWaM Certified and access capital is needed.

10/10/2026

🎉 New Member Spotlight 🎉

Welcome Ellis King, founder of 50andfit, to Black BRAND! 💪🏾

A retired Navy veteran with 26 years of service, Ellis is turning his lifelong commitment to fitness into a mission to help adults 50 and older stay strong, active, and energized. Through 50andfit, he provides personalized coaching and fitness programs focused on movement, muscle retention, cardiovascular health, and building healthier lifestyles that last. Drawing from years of military physical training and his experience as an amateur boxer, Ellis is showing his community that getting older doesn’t mean slowing down.

Connect with Ellis below:

🔗 www.50andfit.org

10/08/2026

Stay down the beach! Book your stay by 10/16! https://blackbrand.biz/black-diamond-summit/

10/08/2026

Subject matter expertise changes everything! Join the summit

10/07/2026

🎉 New Member Spotlight 🎉

Welcome Naomi T. Lewis, auctioneer, fundraiser, and real estate professional, to Black BRAND! 🏡🔨

Naomi brings a unique blend of expertise to every client and event she serves. From helping organizations raise critical funds through live benefit auctions to guiding families through real estate transitions and connecting buyers with investment opportunities, her work is centered around creating meaningful outcomes and making an impact.

Connect with Naomi below:

🔗 https://naomitlewis.com/

10/07/2026

Feeling stuck?

10/05/2026

We were asked to consider the Top Host contest because we have hosted a podcast/radio show for just over 8 years! With that, we have produced more than 300 shows, interviewing 1000+ entrepreneurs and business leaders.

With this money, we’d upgrade our podcast studio and make it more accessible to members of our beloved business community!

Will Blair Durham be a guest on an episode of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, win $25,000, and lead a podcast produced by iHeartRadio?

10/01/2026

🎉 New Member Spotlight 🎉

Welcome Dante J. Wright, Esq., co-founder of The Phoenix Trial Firm, to Black BRAND! ⚖️

Dante represents clients throughout Hampton Roads and across Virginia in personal injury, criminal defense, DUI, and serious traffic matters. His commitment to advocacy is deeply personal, having built his career around standing beside people who may feel outmatched, overlooked, or uncertain about what comes next. Dante brings perseverance, purpose, and a commitment to creating opportunity for others both inside and outside the courtroom.

Connect with Dante and The Phoenix Trial Firm below:
🔗 https://www.phoenixtrialfirm.com/