Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Convenes Entrepreneurs, Investors and HBCU Leaders for Empowerment Summit

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[{"type":"text","content":"WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / June 19, 2025 / PNC Financial Services Group.","length":75,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship will host the 2025 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit from June 19 to 21, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington. Now in its third year, the national summit brings together HBCU students and alumni, business owners, investors, faculty and ecosystem builders for three days of expert-led programming, curated networking and community-driven innovation.","length":427,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""PNC applauds the work that's been taking place at the Center over the past several years, and the national summit stands out as some of its most impactful programming," said Richard K. Bynum, chief corporate responsibility officer for PNC. "Like all of the Center's resources, the summit is open to everyone with an entrepreneurial mindset and an interest in seizing the opportunity to learn, grow and scale their businessventures."","length":461,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Event highlights include the Mecca Marketplace, a pop-up for local entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products, and Resource Fair, which will feature funding opportunities and business tools for attendees. The Future Innovators Brunch will offer targeted conversations on technology, AI, business development and retail solutions. Additionally, the HBCU Empower Awards will celebrate student and faculty innovators from across the country.","length":445,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""This summit reflects our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs with the tools, insights and connections they need to thrive. From student innovators and faculty researchers to experienced founders and ecosystem builders, this is a space where ideas grow, networks expand and meaningful impact begins," said Johnny Graham, Ph.D., interim national executive director of the Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship and marketing professor at the Howard University School of Business.","length":517,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Attendees will hear from business experts and entrepreneurs, including Howard University alumnus Nicholas M. Perkins, president and CEO of Perkins Management Services...

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