NCBW to Host Black Women’s Wealth & Business Week
Free series to spotlight AI, capital, marketing, wellness, and Black women owned businesses
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ATLANTA, GA — April 27, 2026 — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW), through its National Economic Empowerment Committee, will host 2026 NCBW Sister-Nomic$ Week®, May 3-9, 2026, under the theme “Resilient. Resourceful. Ready.” The free weeklong experience will equip women entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals, and aspiring business leaders with practical tools to grow, adapt, and strengthen their businesses in today’s changing economy.
Presented as part of ELE-HER-VATE: Minding Our Businesses, the week will feature expert-led webinars, articles, business resources, and a national call to support Black women owned businesses. Registration is free at NCBW.org/NSBW.
“Black women entrepreneurs continue to lead with vision, creativity, and determination,” said Virginia W. Harris, NCBW National President. “Sister-Nomic$® Week is about connecting women with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to grow sustainable businesses and build long-term economic power.”
2026 WEEK AT A GLANCE:
SUNDAY, MAY 3 | 7:00 P.M. ET
“Boss Up with AI” featuring Dr. Nashlie Sephus, The Bean Path
A live webinar on using practical AI tools and automation to improve marketing, operations, customer engagement, and business efficiency.
MONDAY, MAY 4
Featured Article: “Trends and Pivots in Today’s Business Climate”
Insights on workforce shifts, emerging industries, economic trends, and strategic business pivots.
TUESDAY, MAY 5 | 9:00 P.M. ET
“Access to Capital & Federal Resources” featuring Crystal Stovall, U.S. Small Business Administration
A live webinar on SBA programs, federal contracting, certification pathways, and entrepreneurship during workforce transitions.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
Featured Article: “Work-Life Integration & Entrepreneur Wellness”
Guidance on mental health, burnout prevention, and sustainable self-care as business growth strategies.
THURSDAY, MAY 7 | 9:00 P.M. ET
“Digital Marketing That Converts” featuring Jazmin Jones, The Coca-Cola Company
A live webinar on brand messaging, social media strategy, visibility, audience engagement, and client conversion.
FRIDAY, MAY 8
Buy Black Friday
A national call to support Black women owned businesses by exploring the directory, updating listings, and amplifying businesses on social media.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
Small Business Digital Toolkit
A comprehensive resource featuring AI guidance, capital readiness, marketing strategies, business insights, and directory support.
Register at NCBW.org/NSBW and join the conversation using @NC100BWINC and #NC100BWSISTERNOMICSWEEK.
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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated is a 45-year-old advocacy organization whose vision is that Black women and girls will live in a world where socio-economic inequity does not exist. Thus, we advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment. As a voice for millions of Black women and girls in the United States, the Coalition believes in inclusion, respect, racial and social justice, integrity, accountability, and collaboration. For more information visit the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. at www.ncbw.org.
NCBW Mission: To advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.
Tax-Exempt Status: NCBW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
