• CED Summit x BWS Fest 2026 RSVP

    Confirm your attendance and share your guest count for the event on Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5pm - 8pm.
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  • Presented by Communities for Generations, Inc. and powered by The Elements of Abundance, in collaboration with the 5th Annual Black Wall Street Festival.

    The 4th Annual Community Economic Development Summit: Further, Together is a four-hour convening designed to move New Haveners from inspiration to action. This year’s theme uplifts our history, civic power, shared voice and collective wealth.

    Featured conversations include:

    • Memory: The Rise of New Haven — Historian Charles Warner, Jr.
    • Truth: Tulsa / New Haven Parallel Timeline — author NiRule
    • Restoration: A Civic Act — Moderated by Erik Clemons, ConnCAT/ConnCORP featuring James Jeter, Full Citizens Coalition; Native Praxis (aka Farmer D), Root Life Organic and Earl Bloodworth, Connecticut Against Gun Violence
    • Ascension: The Story Behind the Leadership — Moderated by author Caela Collins featuring Dr. Karen DuBois-Walton, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven; nico w. okoro, International Festival of Arts & Ideas and BLDG FUND, LLC; Judith Corprew, New Haven Bank and Andrea Campbell Murrell, Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center 


    The Summit is not a conference or a program. It is a convening with intention, designed to leave attendees with a clearer understanding of the role they play in building a more self-determined New Haven.

    The CED Summit is of no cost to the community. Space is limited. Register now!

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