A Space for Black Women Business Owners to Connect
January 1, 2025 | Chicago, IL
A community where Black women entrepreneurs learn, grow, and build community through collaboration and shared success.
You’ve built something powerful. But sustaining and scaling your vision requires strategy, systems, and a supportive community that understands the journey of entrepreneurship.
The BWPL Business Owners Association was created to provide that foundation. This is a space for Black women business owners to connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses with confidence and clarity.
Keep scrolling to learn how you can join us!
Welcome to the Black Women Professionals League (BWPL) Business Owners Association.
When I first launched the Black Women Professionals League in 2015, it was an initiative created to highlight the success of young women professionals and galvanize them to volunteer and give back to the organization I was serving at the time.
It wasn’t until 2022 that I took the leap to officially incorporate BWPL as a business entity. And let me tell you, even with more than 20 years of experience creating and running programs, running a business was an entirely different journey. I had so much to learn, and in many ways, I’m still learning every single day.
That experience is exactly why the BWPL Business Owners Association means so much to me. I understand firsthand what it takes to balance purpose, profit, and perseverance. I know the late nights, the tough decisions, and the moments where you question if it’s all worth it.
But I also know what happens when we have the right people and resources around us. We grow faster, smarter, and stronger.
This community is my answer to that.
I don’t want us to just survive as business owners. I want us to thrive.
Together, we can build something that not only sustains our businesses but strengthens our legacy. I believe this community is the key to the support we all need to win.
Why It Matters
Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States, launching businesses at more than four times the national average. Yet, studies show that many face ongoing barriers to funding, mentorship, and strategic networks that lead to sustainable success.
Entrepreneurs who participate in supportive business communities are 80% more likely to achieve long-term growth. The BWPL Business Owners Association exists to close that gap by creating an ecosystem where learning, collaboration, and accountability lead to measurable results.
Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you with BWPL Business Owners Association:
🔵 Increased Visibility
Be listed in the BWPL Business Directory, a trusted source connecting members to clients, partners, and organizations committed to supporting Black-owned businesses.
🔵 Private Networking Community
Join our members-only online group to promote your business, share resources, and build relationships with other entrepreneurs.
🔵 Business Development Sessions
Participate in hands-on sessions that focus on operations, sales, branding, and scaling strategies to move your business forward.
🔵 Unique Offers and Discounts from BWPL + Our Partners: Enjoy a plethora of exclusive benefits and opportunities curated just for you. From special deals to unique experiences, we ensure your journey with BWPL Connect 40 is both enriching and rewarding.
2026 Industry Leaders
Meet some of the featured Industry Leaders you’ll have an opportunity to connect with and glean from. More to be added.
Bria Hash
Sales Strategist
Cassiopeia Meekins
AI & Automations
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Monthly Subscription
Start Me Here...- 1 Complimentary Ticket to Our Quarterly Networking Soiree
- Access to Our Live GEMS Talk with Top Industry Professionals
- Invitation to Join Our Monthly Co-Working Meetups
- Discount on all BWPL Mecrch
- Special Offers and Discounts from Our Partners
- Free BWPL Logo Tee
Annual Subscription
Save Me $50- 1 Complimentary Ticket to Our Quarterly Networking Soiree
- Access to Our Live GEMS Talk with Top Industry Professionals
- Invitation to Join Our Monthly Co-Working Meetups
- Discount on all BWPL Mecrch
- Special Offers and Discounts from Our Partners
- Free BWPL Logo Tee