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Emmitt Smith first-ever restaurant venture has received an award within its first six months of business. Emmitt Smith’s first restaurant venture, Emmitt’s Vegas, has quickly become a top dining destination in Las Vegas, earning the 2024 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award. Emmitt’s Vegas has been praised for blending fine dining with a sense of community, with Smith and his team expressing pride in the recognition. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eVuD9rzd #AFROTECH

The clock is winding down, before you know it we’ll be in Houston! AFROTECH™ last year was a timeee! 🔥 and we can’t wait to deliver this year! It’s a race against the clock to get tickets before they sell out. Don’t miss out on the experience of a lifetime 🗣️ https://lnkd.in/gDBcAWnQ #AFROTECH24

We are building our network of dynamic leaders in New York City! If you're an executive driving innovation in the NYC tech and business ecosystem, we want to get to know you. Complete the form TODAY to connect! We're planning something you won't want to miss 😉 https://lnkd.in/g6pJQ_x3

Husband-and-wife duo Greg and Subrina Collier prevailed after losing their first business in a fire. After meeting at a wing restaurant in Memphis, TN, the couple moved to Phoenix, AZ, as Greg desired a fresh start, believing that investing in his culinary skills was the best way; Subrina joined him in his pursuit. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gc5vKgR4 #AFROTECH

In case you missed it ➡️ AFROTECH™ Conference is coming back bigger and better! From November 13-16, thousands of Black techies will gather once again for the largest annual Black tech conference. This time we're in Houston, Texas, and we have so much in store! The Main Stage will continue to be the epicenter of AFROTECH™ Conference 2024, and we’re excited to welcome back the Executive Stage! Additionally, we have some new stages and summits that you won’t want to miss 👀 Check out the full breakdown and secure your #AFROTECH24 ticket ASAP. https://lnkd.in/gDBcAWnQ

We are building our network of dynamic leaders in New York City! If you're an executive driving innovation in the NYC tech and business ecosystem, we want to get to know you. Complete the form TODAY to connect! We're planning something you won't want to miss 😉 https://lnkd.in/g6pJQ_x3

We're so excited to introduce the Cybersecurity Stage this year at AFROTECH™ Conference ⚡️ Here's a peek at some of the cyber- and AI-focused conversations that will take place in Houston. Secure your tickets today and join us in November! https://lnkd.in/gDBcAWnQ #AFROTECH24

Kayvon Thibodeaux is among a growing number of NFL players who are considering life beyond the field. NFL player Kayvon Thibodeaux, a defensive end for the New York Giants, has expanded his investment portfolio by becoming a venture partner with The Collectiv, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage sports startups. The Collectiv aims to raise $20 million over the next six months, and Thibodeaux will play a key role in identifying valuable investment opportunities. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gKpK9_BP #AFROTECH

AFROTECH™ Conference is your opportunity to come home 🖤 We invite engineers, recruiters, creators, entrepreneurs, analysts, and more to join us this November for a week filled with technical conversations, knowledge-sharing, career-building opportunities, and more. It's time to join the movement and secure your #AFROTECH24 pass. https://lnkd.in/gDBcAWnQ

A trip to Japan led TJ Johnson into a unique business. Atlanta native TJ Johnson was inspired by a trip to Tokyo's vinyl bars to open Wax on Hi-Fi, a vinyl café and restaurant in Los Angeles. Combining her DJ background and experience in software engineering, Johnson created a unique space that merges the calming, precise atmosphere of Japanese vinyl bars with American social culture. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gBihyU8N #AFROTECH