
GET INVOLVED
There are many ways to stand with us as we build capacity, collaboration, and legacy for diverse businesses across Western New York and beyond. Whether you're a business, an agency, a resource partner, a corporation, or a community leader: there’s a place for you here.



How Can I help?
Fuel the movement that is transforming how diverse businesses access contracts, capital, and opportunities. Sponsorship supports year-round training, media coverage, and ecosystem-building — not just one event.
Do you have expertise that can strengthen diverse businesses? Lead a workshop, training, or hands-on session in 2026.
→ Submit a Bootcamp ProposalShowcase your products, services, and impact to hundreds of business owners, decision-makers, and agency partners.
→ Join the 2026 Vendor WaitlistOur media platform spotlights the real journey of business building; the challenges, solutions, legacy, and lessons learned. Nominate yourself or someone doing the work.
→ Apply to Be FeaturedHelp make the conference seamless, welcoming, and powerful. Positions available in registration, media room, logistics, hospitality, and vendor support.
→ Join the Volunteer TeamLet’s build long-term collaboration between corporations, agencies, nonprofits, and business support organizations to accelerate diverse businesses year-round.
→ Schedule a Partnership Call
When diverse businesses grow, communities grow. Supporting this work isn’t just good intention, it’s economic development, workforce development, and generational impact.
Whether you contribute resources, expertise, time, funding, or your story, you become part
of the blueprint we are building together.
Help Us Build Capacity, Capital, and Community for Diverse Businesses
