Big 60 Celebration: A Day Party With a Purpose
2025-12-20 16:00 - 19:30 (Africa/Abidjan)
Celebrate Goodwille & Jackie’s Big 60! A joyful day party giving back through Success In Business®—60% supports the DREME Foundation.

We’re Celebrating 60 Years of Life, Love & Purpose — and we’re inviting you to celebrate AND give back with us!

About This Celebration
We’re turning 60, and we’re celebrating with a Day Party With a Purpose! Join Goodwille & Jackie Pierre for an afternoon of joy, music, laughter, and love as we toast to six decades of life, friendship, and blessings.
This year, our celebration is about fun AND impact. Instead of gifts, we invite you to support our 501(c)(3) nonprofit:
👉 Success In Business® — The Pierre Foundation, Inc.www.successinbusiness.org
To honor our milestone, 60% of all birthday donations will be contributed to theDr. Ronald E. McNair Educational (DREME) Science & Literacy Foundation, Inc., supporting the legacy of Dr. Ronald E. McNair and expanding STEM opportunities for students.
Your generosity supports entrepreneurship, education, STEM excellence, and future innovators. 💙

🎟️ Ticket Options

1️⃣ Birthday Donation Ticket
Make your birthday donation to Success In Business® (60% goes to DREME) — and your RSVP is included.
2️⃣ RSVP Only – Donate at the Event
Join us at the Day Party and make your donation onsite.
3️⃣ Support the DREME Foundation Gala
Buy tickets, tables, or sponsor“Reflections of Excellence: Inspiring the Future”(held Feb. 28, 2026 at Space Center Houston):🔗 https://dremefoundation.org/40th-anniversary-commemoration/
Whether you attend the birthday party or support the gala—or both—your participation uplifts education, opportunity, and legacy.

🎉 Let’s Celebrate With Purpose
Thank you for helping us make our 60th not just memorable, but meaningful.We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

🎉 What to Expect at the Big 60 Day Party With a Purpose

✨ Great Music & Good Vibes – A joyful daytime celebration filled with energy, love, and laughter.✨ A Beautiful Venue – Signature Kafé @ The Breakfast Klub, full of warmth and community spirit.✨ Light Bites & Fellowship – Enjoy food, fun, and friends as we celebrate life and legacy.✨ A Celebration With Meaning – Your attendance supports Success In Business® and helps uplift the DREME Foundation.✨ Simple, Flexible Giving – Donate now, donate at the event, or support the DREME Gala—choose what’s meaningful to you.✨ Photo Moments – Capture memories with Goodwille & Jackie as we celebrate 60 years of gratitude and purpose.

Thank You for Celebrating With Us

Your presence—and your generosity—mean the world to us.Thank you for helping make our 60th birthday a celebration of life, love, community, and purpose.
With your support of Success In Business®, and the contribution of 60% of all birthday donations to the DREME Science & Literacy Foundation, you are helping spark opportunity, fuel education, and honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Ronald E. McNair.
We are grateful for your love, your light, and your partnership in making this milestone unforgettable.We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉💙
— Goodwille & Jackie Pierre

Success In Business® presents Resilience on the Record
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Writing a DBE Social Disadvantage Personal Narrative Without Re-Traumatizing: Tools for sharing your story with care and boundaries.

Success In Business® presents
Resilience on the Record: Writing a DBE Social Disadvantage Personal Narrative—Without Re-Traumatizing
Tools for sharing your story with care, boundaries, and evidence

About This Workshop

This educational, healing-centered virtual workshop is designed to support DBE, SBA 8(a), and similarly situated applicants in understanding the context, purpose, and emotional demands of the Socially Disadvantaged Personal Narrative.
To become certified as an SBA 8(a) or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), applicants from certain demographic groups who were once rebuttably presumed to be socially disadvantaged are now required to prepare and submit a Socially Disadvantaged Personal Narrative. This narrative requires applicants to describe experiences of exclusion, discrimination, economic hardship, or systemic barriers, often for review by individuals they have never met.
Notwithstanding the broader social dysfunction reflected in this new requirement, the more immediate challenge applicants must navigate is the process of writing and disclosing deeply personal experiences to strangers—a process that can be emotionally taxing and psychologically complex.
This workshop responds to that reality by centering psychological safety, emotional boundaries, and informed preparation. Participants are not asked to disclose personal experiences. Instead, the session focuses on understanding the framework, history, and emotional impact of the Socially Disadvantaged Personal Narrative so participants can approach future drafting work with clarity, care, and confidence.

This workshop focuses on:
1. Understanding the concept of being socially disadvantaged and how that concept has evolved over time
2. The emotional and psychological impact of writing a Socially Disadvantaged Personal Narrative
3. Trauma-informed approaches to reflection, boundaries, and self-protection
4. Preparing participants for future, more detailed narrative-writing workshops
This workshop does not cover:
1. Step-by-step drafting of the Socially Disadvantaged Personal Narrative
2. Legal advice or application strategy
3. Current agency evaluation standards or scoring criteria

Hosted by J. Goodwille Pierre, Esq, founder of Success in Business® (The Pierre Foundation, Inc.) CEO of Goodwille Pierre LLC and Managing Member of The Pierre Firm PLLC
Panelists:

Miriam Colbert, PhD, LPC, NCC, Principal, Nirvana Behavioral Health
Raymond Christy, Former ACDBE / DBE Airport Planning Manager and Unified Certification Program certification official, Salt Lake City International Airport

Panelists share historical perspective, professional experience, and reflective insight. This discussion does not provide evaluation guidance or application advice.

Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for:

DBE, SBA 8(a), and MBE applicants
Professionals preparing personal narratives for certification
Business owners needing to translate complex experiences into eligibility facts
Consultants who support DBE / MBE / 8(a) certification packages
Anyone seeking guidance on writing about disadvantage without emotional harm

Access Granted: Opening the Door to Harris County Opportunity
2026-05-06 18:30 - 20:00 (Africa/Abidjan)
A conversation with County leadership on how decisions are made—and how your business can better position itself to compete.

Join us for an evening that puts you closer to opportunity.

We are bringing together small business owners, contractors, and community leaders for a direct conversation with Harris County leadership, featuring Erica Lee Carter, the first African American County Administrator in Harris County history.
This is not a panel. This is access.
If you are serious about doing business with Harris County—or understanding how decisions are actually made—this is the room you need to be in.
Too many businesses are qualified, but not positioned.
This conversation is designed to give you a clearer understanding of how Harris County operates, how contracting decisions are made, and how your business can better compete.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Insight into how Harris County operates• Understanding of how contracting and procurement decisions are made• Direct exposure to County leadership• Meaningful connections with other business owners

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Minority-owned businesses• Women-owned businesses• Small business owners• Contractors and service providers• Individuals preparing to start a business

PROGRAM FORMAT
Fireside conversation with County leadershipAudience Q&ANetworking

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF ACCESS
Not all seats in the room are the same.
We’ve created multiple ways to participate—whether you’re coming to learn, connect, or position your business for real opportunity.
Select your level of access below. Availability is limited at each level.el.

SPONSORSHIP & ACCESS LEVELS
Event Sponsor (VIP Access)
$2,500
This is the highest level of access and engagement for the evening.
Designed for those who value proximity, relationships, and direct connection.
Includes:
• VIP Early Access (5:45 PM – 6:25 PM)• Private small-group engagement with County Administrator Erica Lee Carter• Reserved seating for up to 6 guests• Premium logo placement (Eventbrite, digital materials, signage if available)• Verbal recognition during the program• Opportunity to distribute company materials• Priority introductions and networking positioning
This level places you in the room before the room—and at the center of the conversation.
Very limited availability.

Access Sponsor
$1,000
This level is for businesses and leaders who want to be seen, recognized, and taken seriously in the room.
Includes:
• Reserved seating (2–3 seats)• Logo placement on Eventbrite and event materials (where applicable)• Recognition during the program• Listing as an Access Sponsor• Early networking access at 6:00 PM• Positioning your business in front of decision-makers and serious operators
This is a visibility and credibility tier for those building relationships and presence.
Limited availability.

Supporting Partner
$500
This level is designed for business owners and professionals who want more than general admission and are intentional about positioning themselves in the right rooms.
Includes:
• Priority seating (front/middle section)• Early entry at 6:15 PM• Recognition as a Supporting Partner of The Pierre Foundation• Name listed in event materials (digital)• Enhanced networking access before general admission
This is the ideal level for emerging business owners preparing for growth and visibility.
Limited availability.

General Admission
Free (RSVP Required)
Access to the full program, including the fireside conversation, audience Q&A, and networking session.
Ideal for those looking to learn, connect, and better understand how to navigate opportunities within Harris County.

Success In Business® Galveston Juneteenth Freedom to Thrive Business Forum
2026-06-18 10:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan)
Join us for a powerful forum on achieving success in business and celebrating freedom to thrive this Juneteenth in Galveston!

Success In Business® proudly presents the 5th Annual Galveston Juneteenth Freedom to Thrive Small Business Forum, an annual gathering of entrepreneurs, small business leaders, and change-makers committed to building economic opportunity in the spirit of liberation and legacy, with a strong focus on supporting the growth and advancement of minority-owned businesses.
Held in Galveston—the sacred birthplace of Juneteenth—this dynamic forum honors the historic fight for freedom by advancing modern-day strategies for small business success. Join us for a full day of empowerment, access to procurement opportunities, valuable resource connections, and engaging conversations designed to elevate entrepreneurs, particularly minority business owners, and equip them for sustainable growth.
Whether you’re a startup, an established business, or exploring government contracting and corporate partnerships, this forum offers the tools, community, and inspiration to thrive in today’s evolving business landscape.
Event Highlights
• Government & Corporate Procurement Panels
• Small Business Workshops & Resource Fair
• Non-Profit Organization Training and Development
• Access to Capital Workshops
• Legacy & Leadership Conversations
• Vendor Exhibits & Networking
• Community Celebration of Economic Freedom

Exhibitor Instructions 5th Annual Galveston Juneteenth Freedom to Thrive Small Business Forum,
All exhibitors must be approved prior to participating in the 4th Annual Galveston Juneteenth Freedom to Thrive Forum hosted by Success In Business®.
To request approval and access to exhibitor tickets, please follow the instructions below:
Email Instructions
Send your email to: info@successinbusiness.org
Email Subject Line: 2026 Juneteenth Exhibitor Request
Email Body Must Include:
1. Your Full Name
2. Name of Your Governmental or Resource Agency
3. Agency Mailing Address
4. Your Title or Position
Once your request is reviewed, you will receive a confirmation email with your official Exhibitor Code, which will allow you to access and redeem your Exhibitor Tickets.
Thank you for your interest in being part of this empowering event in the birthplace of Juneteenth!

Support Success In Business®Powered by The Pierre Foundation, Inc.

Success In Business® is a community-driven initiative powered by The Pierre Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to advancing economic empowerment, business education, and entrepreneurial access—particularly for under-resourced and historically excluded communities.
Through powerful events like the Galveston Juneteenth Freedom to Thrive Forum, the Pathways to Prime MWBE Procurement Conference, and our ongoing workshops and mentorship programs, Success In Business® connects small business owners with the tools, relationships, and inspiration they need to thrive.
Your donation helps us expand our reach, amplify our impact, and continue to provide access to programs and events that break down barriers and build sustainable legacies.
Make your tax-deductible donation today by visiting:
· 🌐 www.successinbusiness.org
· 💸 Or send your gift directly via Zelle to: donate@successinbusiness.org
Your generosity fuels our mission. Whether it’s $25 or $2,500, every contribution creates opportunities for small businesses to rise, build, and thrive. Thank you for believing in the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

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2026-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
