Topic: Scaling Up: Unlocking the Power of Acquisitions for Business Expansion

Presented by: JP Morgan Chase

Overview: As entrepreneurs seek sustainable growth, business acquisition remains one of the most underutilized yet powerful strategies for scaling. In this keynote, Allegra Stennett, Managing Partner at New Majority Capital, will break down how visionary leaders can leverage acquisitions as a tool for expansion, succession, and generational wealth.

Allegra will share practical insights on navigating the acquisition process—from identifying the right opportunities to structuring deals and aligning operational goals. She will also discuss how financial readiness and strategic planning are key to scaling businesses effectively and responsibly, particularly for minority and underserved founders.

This session is ideal for entrepreneurs who are ready to think beyond organic growth and position themselves to acquire, lead, and transform existing businesses.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand the fundamentals of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for small and mid-sized businesses
• Learn how to assess acquisition opportunities that align with your growth vision
• Discover the financial tools and planning frameworks needed to prepare for expansion
• Gain insight into how acquisitions can accelerate business growth, succession planning, and long-term sustainability

About the Speaker:

Allegra Stennett is a co-founder and Managing Partner of New Majority Capital, an impact investing firm that addresses the racial and gender wealth gaps in the United States by providing training and capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs to buy and scale existing small businesses. At NMC Allegra is primarily responsible for investor relations and marketing.

Prior to NMC, Allegra completed an MBA at MIT Sloan School of Management and an EdM in Education Policy & Management at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Following completion of her undergraduate studies, Allegra was an investment banker and commercial banker at J.P. Morgan in New York, Houston, and London for 5 years. Allegra is a native New Yorker, is the proud daughter of Jamaican immigrants, and currently resides in Boston.

Presented by: FiberFirst

Overview: Entrepreneurs share real-world examples of how they’ve successfully transformed their visions into profitable businesses, focusing on utilizing local resources and overcoming barriers with innovative solutions.

Moderator: Jason Johnson, National Sales Director, FiberFirst

Panelists:

• Jim Reiff - Executive Director, Nebraska Enterprise Fund
• Mallory Cranwell - Program Administrator, ONEBiz, City of Omaha
• April Hibbler, Urban League of Nebraska

What You’ll Learn:

• How to unlock and utilize local funding, mentorship, and business development programs
• Innovative approaches to overcoming challenges and navigating gaps in access
• The power of partnerships and community in sustaining long-term business growth