On May 22-25, Atlanta’s Marriot Marquis Hotel will host the 2011 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference and Expo. This annual event gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, strike new deals, learn of new innovations, and gain knowledge from several high-powered speakers.  Several stand-out segments of the conference will be the following:

ELEVATOR PITCH COMPETITION:
Record and upload your best business pitch. The top 10 finalists will be invited to the 2011 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo where they will pitch the idea to judges and our audience for a chance to win $10,000!

SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS:
The Black Enterprise Small Business Awards were created to provide special recognition to African American entrepreneurs who embody the Black Enterprise entrepreneurial spirit. All entries must be received by March 15, 2011. Winners will be announced at a special awards luncheon May 23, 2011 at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference.

TEENPRENEURS:
Black Enterprise welcomes young business talent for our best ever Teenpreneurs program (ages 13-17). We’re focused on enhancing your child’s business savvy and applying those techniques to craft a viable business plan. We guarantee an enriching, motivating experience that will help transform mini minds into major players. Space is limited so register now!

The conferences’ general registration fee is $495. If you own a business and would like to promote your services, there’s also vendor tables available. 

For additional information, go to www.blackenterprise.com/ec