B3 Elevation

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. ❤️

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. 🚀