Join us at the highly anticipated Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Holiday Event, a spectacular evening that marries business and pleasure. This event promises an unforgettable experience you don't want to miss.

The evening will commence with a warm welcome, setting the tone for a night of celebration, connection, and collaboration. Our attendees will have the unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with some of Virginia's leading black business owners.

Presented by Mariessa Terrell of the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Join us for a discussion about what all entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups should know about trademarks. We’ll discuss what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process. We’ll also talk about why it’s so important for any new business to select a trademark that is both federally registrable and legally protectable. We’ll close out the discussion with a question-and-answer session and direct you to free resources from the USPTO.

The Virginia Black Business Expo & Conference is a multi-day event dedicated to providing business growth and exposure to minority-owned businesses from throughout Washington, DC., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) through shopping, networking opportunities, relationship building, live demonstrations and business education from local industry experts.