On the heels of Black Business Month, I’d love for you to meet Dr. Tim Lampkin, Founder of Higher Purpose Co & the 8th Annual Money Purpose Success(MPS) Summit. MPS celebrates entrepreneurship and black women founders with one common yet incredibly necessary goal, to provide black women with the tools and resources they need to launch or elevate their businesses, their self-care, and essentially their communities to the next level!
Despite the impacts of COVID-19, from 2017 to 2020, the number of employer businesses owned by Black women rose to 52,374—encompassing 37.2% of all Black-owned businesses and representing an increase of 1.41 percentage points. Dr. Lampkin has made it his mission to not only champion black women but celebrate black businesses with fundraising efforts that foster Solutions-based organizing and community wealth building to amplify our theory of change to aggressively tackle generational poverty, structured inequality, and institutionalized racism in the state of Mississippi and beyond with a current goal of raising $700,000 to support black business.
MPS brings reincarnates black wall street through community support, innovation, and creating the tools many need to succeed.
Higher Purpose Co. will host its 8th annual Money Purpose Success Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit on Saturday, August 19, at the Vicksburg Convention Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The conference aims to unite Black women business owners from various industries across the Mid-South and equip them with the essential tools that elevate their businesses.
“The MPS summit is more than just a conference. It’s a chance for Black women to come together, learn from each other, and build a better future for themselves and their communities,” said Dr. Tim Lampkin. “Black women deserve a safe space to be vulnerable about their challenges and bold about their wins, and we’re glad to be able to bring this experience back for another year.”
Hosted by Radio and TV personality and Cast Member of OWN’s Belle Collective, Tambra Cherie, this year’s speakers include:
● Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Founder of Therapy for Black Girls
● Dr. Amber Wright, Relationship communication expert and Founder of Words Well Said
● And Wellness Expert, Brittney “Yoga Bae” Floyd-Mayo, The Trap yoga bae ®
“We built the MPS summit to give Black women the tools they need to elevate their businesses,” said Dr. Tim Lampkin, Founder and CEO of Higher Purpose Co. “Attendees not only get the chance to network with like-minded business leaders, but they also have the opportunity to win one of seven $500 grants and invest in their personal brand with free professional headshots by Trent Calvin Photography. If you’re looking for ways to take your business to the next level, I encourage you to come out to the MPS summit.”
In addition to powerful speakers and a book signing with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, those in attendance will have access to vendor row where they can network with and support black women-owned businesses. Attendees will also be treated to complimentary breakfast and lunch, and receive #moneypurposesuccess gift bags. Tickets are complimentary but must be reserved online at www.moneypurposesuccess.com.
More About Higher Purpose Co.
Founded in 2016, Higher Purpose Co., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to build community wealth with Black residents in Mississippi by supporting the ownership of financial, cultural, and political power. Higher Purpose Co’s theory of change is anchored by an integrated model: asset building, narrative change, and advocacy. The organization offers business-focused educational and advisory services, as well as monthly meetings with guest speakers, resource emails, learning programs, and funding to Black-owned businesses throughout the state that are members of the organization. The nonprofit now serves business owners across Mississippi and has 200 active members.