ETV Events
ETV Empowerment Summit
January 31, 2026
Join ETV in Controlling Our Destiny!
Join our Informed & Inspired Village @ ETV's Empowerment Summit!
Featuring a Business & Resource Marketplace, Entrepreneurship, Wellness & Wealth-Building expert panels and speakers, and so much more! Attendees will learn to prepare for business success, navigate challenges to building generational wealth, and tap into tools for wellness. Great food, music & fun!
Village Ventures
February 2026
ETV's Village Ventures Pitch Competition
The ETV Village Ventures Pitch Competition provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business to an expert panel of judges for cash prizes. The Pitch Competition not only gives entrepreneurs an opportunity to raise capital, but also receive coaching during the process to help them grow their companies successfully.
Only VEN registrants are eligible to participate in the Village Ventures™ Business Pitch competition. Click here to join VEN!
North Star Celebration
February 21, 2026
Celebrate E3 = Excellence, Entrepreneurship, & Empowerment
ETV's North Star Empowerment Celebration is an opportunity to celebrate successful, seasoned entrepreneurs - North Stars - as role models, and recognize community leaders with the Sankofa award. The annual event provides a platform for networking and fundraising for our Economic Prosperity Pillar initiatives while demonstrating the direct impact of ETV's mission and vision. Village Ventures business pitch competition winners are announced during the event and receive cash prizes to invest in their enterprises.
4th Annual Power Walk for Mental Health
May 16, 2026
South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey, and virtually
In an effort to promote mental and physical wellness, ETV is hosting its annual Power Walk on May
16, 2026 at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey. Power Walk proceeds benefit
ETV's health and wellness initiatives.
Data shows that regular physical exercise and time outdoors greatly improves mental and physical
health. This event will
take place from 8AM until 12PM with a vigorous 1.8 mile walk around the lake (or virtually), a
mental health
workshop, and other activities! Check-in starts at 8:00 AM, and the walk begins at 9:00 AM. Take a
walk with us and/or
sponsor the event or individual power walkers.
For The Love of Art Juneteenth Celebration
June 20 & 21, 2026
Montclair Art Museum
Enjoy & purchase exquisite art from dozens of local & nationally renowned artists! Delicious light bites, music, & fun for all! Ages 16 and under are free!
5th Annual Power Swing Classic
September 28, 2026
Maplewood Country Club
Celebrating E3 - Excellence,
Entrepreneurship, and Empowerment!
Empowering ETV's Economic Prosperity Initiatives through support of this event while providing a platform for networking with Village members.






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