Name: Founders Welcome & Keynote Speaker
Start: 2025-06-27T08:30:00-0700
End: 2025-06-27T09:00:00-0700

Friday June 27, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PDT

Join BELL Co-Founders Jayton Harps and Brian Ware as they officially open the 5th Annual BELL Summit. They’ll share the vision behind the event and how this movement has empowered hundreds of Black and minority-owned businesses since its launch. A special keynote speaker—soon to be announced—will bring powerful insight and inspiration to kick off the day.

Speakers

Dr. Tara Lynn Gray

Director, California Office of the Small Business Advocate

Tara Lynn Gray was sworn in on April 26, 2021, as the 5th Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. She serves as the voice for California’s 4.2 million small businesses in the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.Under Director Gray's... Read More →

Brian Ware

Executive Director and Co-Founder, Black Entreprenuers Leaders and Learners (BELL)

Jayton Harps

Executive Director and Co-Founder, Black Entreprenuers Leaders and Learners (BELL)

Jayton has over 10 years of experience in leadership, management, personal and professional development. Jayton also led a monthly networking event called First Tuesdays, which brought 50+ entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, professionals, and more to share knowledge and venture... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

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Dr. Tara Lynn Gray

Brian Ware

Jayton Harps

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BELL 5th Annual Business & Government Contracting Summit

Dr. Tara Lynn Gray

Brian Ware

Jayton Harps

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