Corporate Icons Dinner
A Night of Legacy,
Strategy & Celebration
You’ve climbed higher than most dared to dream. You’ve rewritten the rules, claimed your seat, and built empires where doors once closed. But the true measure of a leader isn’t just how high he rises—it’s how far he reaches back to pull others up.
On September 17th, some of the most influential Black men in corporate America will convene in Las Vegas for a night unlike any other. This is The Corporate Icons Dinner: a celebration of how far we’ve come, a strategy session for where we’re headed, and a pact to turn 1% into 10%.
This isn’t just another dinner. This is history in the making.
Deciding the Future
of Corporate Black Men
This dinner is where legacy meets leverage. While we celebrate the 1% of Black men who’ve shattered glass ceilings, BEM Gold is the engine ensuring the next 9% follow—and fast. At this gathering, three ascendant leaders from the program will take the stage to reveal how BEM Gold’s system is transforming high-potential Black managers and directors into unstoppable C-suite contenders—regardless of economic shifts or political headwinds. Their journeys—from mid-level stagnation to executive trajectory—prove that our 10,000 C-Suite Vision isn’t a dream. It’s a deployment.
Hosted by Derrick Pledger, one of BEM Gold’s first fireside speakers and a vocal advocate for its methodology, this segment will unpack the 10K Acceleration Framework: the exact blueprint Jewel Love (BEM’s founder and architect of the program) designed to turn individual success into collective domination. You’ll hear how BEM Gold’s six pillars—peer accountability, executive coaching, sponsorship, personal branding, board positioning, and recruiter access—are already propelling Black men into roles that defy historical ceilings. And you’ll leave with clarity: This is how we go from 1% to 10,000. The next step is here.
Paris Hotel, Las Vegas
A Stage Set for History: The Paris Hotel Experience
This September, the Paris Hotel will transform into more than a venue—it will become the backdrop of a defining moment in Black executive history. Within its elegant private rooms, where crystal chandeliers meet attentive, white-glove service, we will convene for an evening as intentional as it is iconic.
This is Black excellence, elevated.
From the moment you arrive, every detail has been curated to reflect the magnitude of our mission:
A Black-Tie Affair of Distinction
The tuxedo serves as our uniform of excellence - a sartorial salute to the mastery we've achieved in boardrooms and executive suites. This is not about proving our place, but celebrating the places we've earned through decades of leadership.Impeccable Service Worthy of Titans
Paris Hotel's renowned hospitality meets our exacting standards, with discreet attendants ensuring your glass is never empty and conversations flow as smoothly as the finest cognac. The only interruptions will be those you wish to make - to colleagues, to opportunities, to new ventures.Media Chronicling Corporate History
Our embedded journalists and photographers will capture this gathering of industry titans, documenting not just an evening but a movement. These images will showcase to the world what executive excellence looks like - your visages becoming the new archetype of corporate leadership.Paris Hotel: Where Global Power Convenes
In the tradition of historic gatherings that shaped industries, we choose Paris Hotel - not for its luxury (which you know well), but for its legacy as a crossroads where visionaries meet to change the course of business. Here, where deals move markets and partnerships forge empires, we write our next chapter.
This is where we cement our legacy. Not in whispers, but in flashes of cameras, clinks of crystal, and headlines that will read: "They Were There When the Tide Turned."
HOSTED BY BEM ELITE
This exclusive gathering is hosted by BEM Elite, a private network for Black male senior executives dedicated to cultivating authentic friendships and lasting legacies. We understand that true power comes not just from professional advancement, but from meaningful connections with those who share your unique journey.
WHY THIS NIGHT MATTERS
You've achieved what many thought impossible. At this dinner, we honor those accomplishments while looking toward tomorrow:
You'll join fellow C-suite executives, Board Directors, and VPs for an elegant gathering of Black male corporate excellence
You'll connect with men who truly understand your journey—the challenges overcome and the victories hard-won
You'll help architect the "10,000 C-Suite Vision"—our blueprint to exponentially multiply our presence in executive leadership
You'll be part of "The Cornerstone Committment"—a milestone commitment that will strengthen our collective influence
Presenters
CELEBRATING OUR MILESTONES
This evening is as much about celebration as it is about strategy. We'll recognize and honor:
Career breakthroughs and recent promotions
Board appointments and corporate achievements
Personal milestones that make our journeys meaningful
The mentors who paved our way and the mentees carrying forward our legacy
THE EVENING'S ARCHITECTURE
From the moment you arrive, everything about this evening is designed for impact and celebration:
Power Portraits: Step into the room for legacy-defining photography
Opening Words: A warm welcome to Las Vegas sets the tone for the evening
Icons' Keynote: A legendary Black CEO delivers insights on acquiring and wielding corporate influence
Strategic Dinner: Tables engage in meaningful conversation about advancement and legacy
The 10K Vision Reveal: Our collective vision for the next decade
The Icons' Toast: A ritual honoring our achievements and aspirations
Milestone Recognition: Celebrating our collective and individual triumphs
THIS IS FOR US
Let's be clear: this dinner is exclusively for Black men who have achieved senior executive standing. The room will be filled solely with men who understand both the weight of the journey and the triumph of breakthrough success.
The evening promises to be one of the most significant gatherings of Black male executive talent in corporate America—a night to remember, reflect, and resolve.
Secure your place at the table for this historic evening.
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4. Post-Dinner Execution
"The Vegas Report": Send a recap deck with commitments, next steps, and a leaderboard tracking progress.
Private LinkedIn Group: Keep the momentum with quarterly check-ins.
Why This Works
Not Just Talk—Action: This dinner becomes historic, the moment Black execs moved from individual success to collective domination.
Media & Mythmaking: The photos, pledges, and "Vegas Pact" create a narrative that attracts sponsors, allies, and the next generation.|
BEFORE AND AFTER at the Cigar Lounge. Day of at the something hotel. Next morning breakfsat at the something hotel
