B3 Elevation, Houston, TX (2026)

12/28/2025

Exposure changes everything.
Every small business owner standing behind these sponsors and community partners did something brave.

They signed up.
They stepped into the spotlight.
They took the mic and center stage.

They shared the truth of their passion, their productivity, and their purpose.
The judges heard them.
The community heard them.
And now — the community knows they exist.
That’s the power of exposure.
Because when people know you exist, they can support you.
They can buy from you.
They can refer you.
They can invest in you.

At B3 Elevation, exposure isn’t accidental — it’s intentional. And it’s a game changer for who are ready to grow.

In 2025 alone, through our weekly cohort programming, Biz Builder sessions, and our powerful Pitch to the Sharks national finale events, hundreds of entrepreneurs nationwide gained vital knowledge, encouragement, and connections.

And we’re not done.
👉 Your tax-deductible donation will help build stronger businesses and stronger communities.
🔗 Donate here: https://b3elevation.com/b3-donations/

We've raised over 70% of our 2025 fundraising goal, and your support can help us cross the finish line strong.

👉 Support the work. Support the exposure. Support the entrepreneurs:
🔗 https://b3elevation.com/b3-donations/

We salute these brave and determined Detroit founders in this photo: Katrina Anderson, Garnette Archer, Ashlee Austin, Jarriel Brown, Larry Crockett, Celeste Ivey, Regina Newberry, Tanisha Owens, Linda Kay Pruitt, and Robin Wilson.

We express deep appreciation for these Detroit sponsors and community partners who showed up in person to support: David Watkins, First Merchants Bank; Alyssa Tracey, Director of International Trade, MEDC;
Tiffany Cartwright, CEO, GLAM Body Scrubs; Crystal Gunn, Detroit Black Chamber; Tawnya Rose, Fifth Third Bank; and Kevin Watkins, Comerica Bank.

12/28/2025

Six months.
That’s how long it took.

Six months of **sacrifice**.
Six months of **discipline**.
Six months of unwavering **focus**.

And this moment—
standing proudly with a **B3 red bag** and a **completion certificate**—
is the proof.

Surrounded by our powerful **Houston sponsors & community partners**
(, , , Nini Gutierrez, Diane Palmer, Amber Jeanlouis, Sineria Ordóñez, Ahmad I., Blanca “Chacha” Cediel, Angel Cornelius, Oginga Carr, Mark Wi******er, and Shonenetta Bostice),
these crossed the finish line.

👏🏽 **Congratulations (left to right):**
Joy D. Calloway
Gabriel McKnight
Brian Williams
Kristina Cox

Now here’s where *you* come in.

To ensure **business owners in 2026** receive this same life-changing opportunity,
we’re asking you to pause for just a moment and **𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁**:

👉 **Donate here:** [https://b3elevation.com/b3-donations/]

We’re already **over 70% of the way to our 2025 goal**, and the **next five days are critical** to getting us across the finish line.

Your generosity helps fund:
✔️ coaching
✔️ access to capital
✔️ strategic business programming

Together, we’re building **stronger businesses** and **stronger communities** nationwide.

👉 **Support the mission:** [https://b3elevation.com/b3-donations/]

Because your generosity does more than give.
It **equips**.

Thank you for believing.
Thank you for investing.
Thank you for empowering the next wave of entrepreneurs. ❤️

12/02/2025

These are not just photos.
These are entrepreneurs who...

Showed up.
Delivered excellence.
Deserve our support.

They earned their grants through hard work, coaching, and pitching their businesses with excellence.

TODAY on 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, their funding is at risk due to unexpected corporate sponsor backpedaling — and we’re refusing to let that stop what God started.

We’re calling on the community to help us raise $47,000.

✨ 47 people to give $1,000
✨ or 470 people to give $100

𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝟰𝟳?

Thank you in advance for 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
https://b3elevation.com/donate/

11/29/2025

This Small Business Saturday, take a look at how …
💫 Brian can fix or consult on any tech issue your business is facing. https://wayneandreed.com/

✨Cami’s handmade apparel items are perfect for any business, Greek organization and more! https://camicolace.com/

💫 Celeste can whip up the most nutritious and delicious plant based pastries and culinary delights! https://www.patisserieci.com/

✨Charreah can put your name in lights and get you featured nationally with her incredible PR in marketing! . https://shinearmy.com

💫Gabriel, the chef extraordinaire, manages both private school cafeterias and event catering experiences with excellence! https://www.yccfoodservice.com/

✨Joy’s powerhouse keynote speaking and inspirational workshop facilitation could ignite your next event! https://joydcalloway.com/

💫 Kristina’s beautiful Alvin, Texas event venue is repeatedly selected as a fan favorite for weddings, parties, corporate retreats, movies, and more! https://themorganfalls.com/

✨ Linda’s gourmet family generational Cha Cha recipe can tantalize your taste buds with most any foodie favorites. https://mrspruittschacha.com/

💫 Wendy’s downtown Detroit, brunch and bistro restaurant has repeatedly been named one of the best the city has to offer! https://sugahplease.com/

✨ Larry’s savory premium barbecue sauces are not only a healthy alternative, but delicious on meats and vegetables! https://www.lorrainesbbqsauce.com/

These entrepreneurs are our 2025 B3USA CO-HORT GRADS who offer unique, high-quality products and services you definitely want to explore!

Learn more at: https://b3elevation.com/b3-donations/

11/26/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹:
𝘛𝘸𝘰 sponsors backed out...

🧱We’re short on prize funds after winners have already been announced!
🧱We’ve already taken photos with the winners.
🧱The entrepreneurs deserve their winnings!
🧱We ran events in Detroit, Atlanta & Houston in good faith.

Giving Tuesday is DAYS away
and 🚀 WE NEED OUR COMMUNITY! 🚀

Our 2025 Pitch to the Sharks winners from Atlanta, Detroit, and Houston have poured their hearts,
grit,
and brilliance
into building businesses
that strengthen our communities.

They showed up.
They delivered.
They WON.

Now we’re asking you—
our supporters,
partners, and friends
—to help us finish what we started.

Due to recent changes in sponsor
commitments,
we’re working hard to ensure
these incredible entrepreneurs
𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 receive
the meaningful grant support
they earned.

And we refuse to let them down.
✨ This is your moment to stand with them.
Every contribution—large or small—moves us closer to honoring these winners with the opportunities they deserve.

If B3 Elevation has ever inspired you…
If you believe in small business…
If you want to see entrepreneurs THRIVE…

👉 Join us and give your best, tax-deductible gift today.
Together, we will finish strong. 💛🔥

11/19/2025

Atlanta did not disappoint.
What an incredible experience collaborating with Torin from Ignite Central and Terri Bradley Brown Toy Box witnessing some of the most creative, prepared, and resilient small business owners take the stage at Pitch to the Sharks 🦈– ATL. Their courage and commitment made this event truly unforgettable. The icing? J.P. Morgan leader Nicola Roberts kicking incredible financial insights for all founders in the room.

Tomorrow—November 20—we bring this energy to Houston.

I remain deeply grateful to be on the front lines of supporting entrepreneurs with big dreams and even bigger potential. The stories emerging from this work—from our winners and every finalist—remind me why this mission matters.

This is hard work, but it is heart work. Every day I hear business owners’ challenges, carry their needs with me, and push to help them find meaningful solutions and pathways forward.

And it’s not too late for Houston-area entrepreneurs or supporters who want to be in the room and part of the live studio audience alongside leaders from:

Bank

Elevation

We invite you to join us for the Houston Pitch to the Sharks Small Business Summit.

📌 Event Details
Thursday, November 20
4:00 PM – Vendor Fair & Networking Reception
5:30 PM – Program & Live Pitches
Location: BakerRipley East Aldine
3000 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

🎟 Free Registration: B3Elevation.com

If you know a Houston business owner who should attend, please tag them or share this post.

Let’s continue building ecosystems where small businesses can grow, thrive, and win. 🚀

11/19/2025

THIS was .

Oh we had a grand time! It was a collab (thank you Torin & Terri ) with the most creative, determined and energetic who poured out their hearts to make PITCH TO THE SHARKS 🦈 ATL one for the books!

✨Tomorrow NOV 20 is .

I'm feeling so blessed to be on the front lines of and even bigger IMPACTS. We've got some great stories to tell in the days to come not only from the winners, but all the finalists who competed.

This work is hard, heart work. I'm carrying business owners burdens to the cross, listening to their pain points and striving to find solutions.

Annnnnnnnnd and it's not too late for HOUSTON
who want to rub shoulders & join the studio audience
with leaders from:
,
BANK,
&

for the LIVE "𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯 - 𝙋𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩!"

Thank you for Tagging a Houston Biz Owner to Register!

🎟️ FREE Registration: B3ELEVATION.COM

𝙋𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙉
Thursday, November 20
4PM - Vendor Fair & Reception
5:30PM - Program & Pitches
BakerRipley East Aldine
3000 Aldine Mail Route
Houston, TX

https://b3elevation.com/pitch-to-the-sharks-small-business-summit-houston/

Let's gooooooo!

11/17/2025

HOUSTON — It’s your time to CONNECT, and ELEVATE! 🔥 Thanks to Amazon.com and Comerica Bank!

Join us for B3 Elevation: Pitch to the Sharks – HOUSTON, a powerhouse event designed to help entrepreneurs grow, network, and level up their business strategy.

This is the BakerRipley room to be in if you’re serious about taking your business to the next level.

📍 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:

Shapiro Welcome Center

BakerRipley East Aldine

3000 Aldine Mail Route

Houston, TX

🗓️ 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡:

Thursday, November 21

✨ Networking Resource Fair & Reception — 4:00 PM

✨ Main Program — 5:30 PM

🎟️ 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://b3elevation.com/pitch-to-the-sharks-small-business-summit-houston/

Come learn from experts, connect with high-level entrepreneurs, and get in front of decision-makers who want to see you WIN.

💵 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗜𝗡 $𝟴𝟬𝟬!

We’re giving away an $800 door prize during the event.

Scan the QR code on the next slide to enter — you must be present to win!

If you’re building a business — THIS is your room.

Tag a friend who needs to be there. 👇🏾

11/13/2025

TONIGHT! 🚨 Our Detroit Sharks 🦈 have a tough job ahead as they choose the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the Pitch to the Sharks: Detroit, powered by Amazon!
It’s not too late to join us for an evening of inspiration, innovation, and impact.
🎉 FREE Registration: [link in bio]
📍 Wayne County Community College – 8200 W. Outer Dr., Detroit
🕓 Doors open at 4 PM

11/11/2025

🚀 Houston, get ready to pitch!

On November 20th, we’re bringing the energy to the BakerRipley East Aldine Campus for Pitch to the Sharks — a live Shark Tank–style competition where small-business founders will share their ideas with local leaders, sponsors, and community partners for real funding opportunities.

This event celebrates the 2025 B3 Cohort Founders and entrepreneurs from across the city. Come network, discover innovative businesses, and connect with incredible partners like Amazon, Comerica Bank, Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses, and more.

💡 More than pitches — it’s a movement fueling entrepreneurship and community growth.

📅 Thursday, Nov 20 | ⏰ 5:30 – 8 PM | 📍 BakerRipley East Aldine Campus

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