Why L.E.G.A.CY.?

For the past 7 years the LEGACY Awards has become a meeting ground for successful entrepreneurs to network, exchange ideas and celebrate one another.  The mission of LEGACY Weekend is to connect Black entrepreneurs of all sizes with each other and resources that can help them grow their business such as financial institutions and corporate contracts .  It is also one of the largest stimulus for Black-owned businesses, having directly circulated over $1 million amongst Black owned businesses.  From job creation, leadership, to hope, Black entrepreneurs are integral to the growth in our community business development is integral to growth in our community. LEGACY Weekend celebrates just that and we invite you to be a part of it through attendance, sponsorship and/or advertising your business.

Celebrating Excellence

From job creation, leadership, to hope, Black entrepreneurs are integral to the growth in our community business development is integral to growth in our community. We celebrate our business and community leaders with our annual awards gala, set to take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The awards highlights each area of importance in communities – Leadership, Education, Growth, Advocacy, Community and Youth.  Our Youth award is a pitch competition between 3 young entrepreneurs and audience selected during the evening of the gala.  We invite you to celebrate excellence with us!

See past Honorees

Need a hotel?

The SOPHY® Hyde Park  is L.E.G.A.C.Y. 2024 official hotel partner!

Sophisticated and eclectic, SOPHY® Hotel embodies the crafts and passions of art, science, literature, and music that are the inspiration of today’s Hyde Park. Welcoming you to your new Chicago hotel, SOPHY® Hyde Park.


Our special booking rate is $189/night, use our group code: 155143. Rooms must be secured by Wednesday February 14th, 2024.

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Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Our 2024 Young Entrepreneur of The Year Winner will receive up to $20K in cash and prizes to help their vision grow, donated by experienced Black Entrepreneurs, interested in supporting the next generation of Black Entrepreneurs.

See past winners

Black Restaurant Showcase

One of the signature events for LEGACY Awards Weekend is our Black Restaurant Showcase.  Throughout the weekend over 20 Black owned restaurants and spirit lines will be highlighted including 15 during our awards gala on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Get ready to INDULGE!

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P.O.W.E.R. Conference

Attendees will enjoy our Black Owned Business Vendor Showcase, powerful networking opportunities, Corporate Match-Making, complimentary breakfast and lunch, conference materials, power packed panel discussions, and workshop-style break out sessions.

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