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"Nothing can stop the power of a committed and determined people to make a difference in our society.."

Rep. John Lewis

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Empower Our Communities

“Advancing Economic Vitality for Black Communities”

“The 24/7 Black Leadership Advancement Consortium is a non partisan 501 C3 aimed at increasing personal and professional development, stimulating the creation of wealth and financial empowerment and building networks of influence with navigational support for Black Professionals.”

Economic Empowerment Saturdays

Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am to noon as Crazy Man in the Pink Wig, Financial Guru, Mr. Mike Finley, shares tools and tips to lead to financial freedom. Sessions are held via zoom and videos are typically available upon request.

Upcoming Events

  • Spring Business Accelerator
    Spring Business Accelerator
    Thu, Feb 01
    Feb 01, 2024, 5:30 PM – May 09, 2024, 7:30 PM
    The Hive Co-Working Space, 131 Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
    Get your application in for the premier, award winning, Black Business Accelerator. This is a free program but the process is competitive. Be one of the first to apply and miss the waitlist! ONLY CEDAR VALLEY RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
  • 2023 Economic Empowerment Saturdays
    2023 Economic Empowerment Saturdays
    Sat, Mar 11
    Mar 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am to noon as Crazy Man in the Pink Wig, Financial Guru, Mr. Mike Finley, shares tools and tips to lead to financial freedom. Sessions are held via zoom and videos are typically available upon request.
  • Register for Vitality Conference June 23rd and June 24th
    Register for Vitality Conference June 23rd and June 24th
    Thu, Jun 23
    Jun 23, 2022, 11:30 AM – Jun 24, 2022, 11:30 PM
    Waterloo, 200 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
  • Fri, May 27
    May 27, 2022, 7:00 PM
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B L A C K B U S I N E S S &
E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P
A C C E L E R A T O R

24/7 BLAC launched the Cedar Valley Black Business & Entrepreneurship Accelerator (CCMBEA) to proactively serve the needs of the Black business community and better understand where considered action and intent could do best

S K I L L U P

Skill Up aims to increase personal and professional development, amplify leadership and growth strategies and build networks of influence for Black professionals and businesses.

E C O N O M I C
EMPOWERMENT SERIES

The Building Wealth financialempowerment series connects  with historically marginalized and underbanked populations to build financial empowerment and resiliency skills, reach financial goals and explore asset building.

P R O J E C T H O M E

Project home is a public-private partnership where the mission is to increase the number of Black Homeowners in the Midwest to build wealth and personal assets.

Programs offered by 24/7 BLAC.

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