FALL 2024/SPRING 2025
LEARNING CYCLE CALENDAR

Sourcing Components & Manufacturers

Join us at the Retail Readiness Survival Forum, hosted by RICE Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Terri-Nichelle Bradley (Brown Toy Box) and Stefan Miller (Young King Haircare). This two-day experience is designed to meet this moment with the clarity, tools, and connection Black product-based founders need to move forward. This isn’t another panel or workshop but an intentional interactive space designed with you in mind.

An evening of honest conversation and community resource exchange. We’ll reflect on the economic and cultural headwinds facing Black CPG brands—and connect with one another to offer real-time support.

We’ll move from reflection to action. Expect tactical sessions on pricing, packaging, protecting your brand, and navigating shifting buyer expectations. It’s about preparing for what’s next— with strategy and intention.