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Frankie Jacobs Gillette Business Council Forum and Luncheon | National Association of Negro Business Professional Women Club, Inc.
July 17, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
This signature Forum with the sub-theme “Leader in You” will gather influential leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals to engage and build on sustainable growth and business practices. TED-style talks and a high-stakes pitch competition to a live podcast launch and elegant networking soirée, this event is where leadership, legacy, and innovation come together.
Join us for the inaugural Frankie Jacobs Gillette Business Council Forum and Luncheon — an unforgettable experience where legacy, leadership, and economic power converge.
Presented by the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., this event honors the visionary legacy of Frankie Jacobs Gillette and brings together entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers for a day of real talk, real tools, real growth—and real results.
✨ Keynote Speaker: Daphne E. Jones
Fortune 50 Retiree & Board Director
- SVP & CIO, GE Healthcare
- SVP & CIO, Hospira (Now Pfizer)
- VP & CIO, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (Johnson & Johnson)
- Independent Board Director: AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN), Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B)
What to Expect:
- 🎙️ The live launch of the Yellow Couch Podcast featuring Melissa Butler (The Lip Bar) and Charles Kuykendoll (Blavity)
- 💼 A powerful panel discussion with industry leaders on economic growth, innovation, and access
- 🎤 Engaging TED-style lightning talks from rising and seasoned business trailblazers
- 🍽️ A high-impact networking luncheon designed for connection, collaboration, and capital
- 🍸 A vibrant evening networking soirée with music, cocktails, and curated experiences
Whether you’re joining us for the full-day journey or just the evening soirée, you’ll walk away with new partnerships, elevated insights, and a renewed commitment to building legacy through business.
Real Talk. Real Tools. Real Growth. Real Results.
Let’s build bold businesses and powerful partnerships—together.
