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FEATURING AFRICAN-AMERICAN BUSINESS LEADERS & ENTREPRENEURS. WHO ARE SHAPING WHAT IT MEANS TO DO BUSINESS IN SAN ANTONIO.

WE ARE #FORTHECULTURE

About
IN THE BLACK

IN THE BLACK spotlights African American and Black professionals and entrepreneurs that have created success across San Antonio’s business ecosystem.

They are celebrated veterans, mothers and fathers, college grads (and a few dropouts), teens, college students, grandmas and grandpas, but, most importantly, they are good people.

Meet industry leaders and founders in Tech and Cyber-security, Business Services, Real Estate & Development, Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Hospitality

Here is what to expect when you join

Public Relations & Marketing That Fits Your Ambition!

The Provider Pipeline

Defining Public Sector Contractor and Service Providers as resources for local and Central Texas corporations, including private sector, municipal, and nonprofit heavy hitters.  Showcasing successful African American and Black business owners who have provided exemplary services.

The Professional Powerhouses

A listing of urban and rural industry corporate leaders who’ve been recognized trailblazers in Central Texas.  Learn more about chief executives, vice presidents, directors, managers, and practitioners that are leading teams within San Antonio’s top organizations.

Why Join
 IN THE BLACK

  • Building your business or brand is ALL that you do!
  • You and your team have built a quality list of clients or products CURRENTLY on the market.
  • You are trying to determine if a long-term PR strategy is right for you.
  • You understand the value of social interaction.
  • You've identified your specific niche audience groups and you engage regularly.
  • You want to increase your market share.
  • You're planning your 2022 marketing and public relations strategy.
  • You see products or services being amplified that are similar to yours.
  • You haven't been getting the news or media features you deserve.

Cohort Workshops

In The Black Orientation

Virtual

Content Planning & Storytelling

Virtual | Free Download

Advertising Budgets & Buying

Virtual | Dec. 10. 2021 | 6 PM

Good People Mixer

In-Person | Jan. 27. 2022 | 6 PM

Press Release & Distribution

Virtual | Feb. 18. 2022 | 6 PM

Event Planning & Marketing

Virtual | Mar. 7. 2022 | 6 PM

Pitch Black 210 Event Series

Six contestants will compete in Round 1, they will be given heavy critiques on their pitch decks, including the quality of information shared, viability for the market share, optimized asks, and goals. Three contestants will move forward with their finalized and updated pitches to compete in Round 2.

Pitch Black 210 - Virtual Event

Round 1 | Feb 5, 2022 | 2 PM - 5 PM

Pitch Black 210 - In-Person

Round 2 | Feb 19, 2022 | 5PM - 7PM

Meet Our 2020 Cohorts

Join Today!

The IN THE BLACK business model offers a volume discount on high-value, high-yield marketing platforms - offering potentially viral exposure at a fraction of costs to both featured founders and corporate or organizational sponsors.

Founders, Uchennaya Ogba and Christian Reed-Ogba.  Google them.