By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS
HUNTSVILLE — Access to capital, business contracts, and community connections will take center stage at the Huntsville Metro Black Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Annual Business Opportunity Conference & Expo on Thursday, November 12.
The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at DoubleTree Suites Hotel, 6000 Memorial Parkway SW in Huntsville.
This year’s theme, “Built to Scale: Capital, Contracts, and Community for Entrepreneurs in 2026,” places business growth at the forefront of the gathering. The conference combines seminars, exhibits, and an awards luncheon, offering entrepreneurs opportunities to learn and connect with fellow business owners.
Keynote speaker Jason Eppenger, president and CEO of BHM Bancorp and BHM Bank, will headline the event. His participation brings a banking perspective to a program focused on the resources and relationships entrepreneurs need as they build their businesses.
Admission to the seminars and exhibits is free. Tickets for the awards luncheon are $45 for chamber members and $55 for guests. A reserved luncheon table seating eight is available for $400.
Businesses can also participate as exhibitors, with pricing based on employee count and chamber membership. Each exhibitor package includes a vendor table and two luncheon tickets.
For businesses with fewer than five employees, exhibitor registration is $150 for members and $175 for guests. Businesses with five to 20 employees pay $275 for members or $325 for guests. Those with more than 20 employees pay $450 for members or $500 for guests.
The chamber’s message, “Together We Create Our Future,” frames the day around entrepreneurship and business relationships.
Participants can register and review event information online at www.HsvBlackChamber.org.