Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole Hayes was one of the speakers.
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) brought its 42-year legacy of Black excellence in the meetings, tourism, and hospitality sector to Portland, Oregon, for this year’s annual conference and celebration.
Held at the Hilton in downtown Portland from Nov. 19 to Nov. 22 in partnership with Travel Portland, NCBMP’s 42nd annual conference delivered on the mission to Empower, Innovate, and Act with energy and intention. Attendees were immersed in powerful breakout sessions, inspiring keynote speeches, and a candid fireside chat with Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole Hayes—all set against a backdrop designed for meaningful networking, collaboration, and building collective purpose. From the first session to the final farewell, participants were poured into every step of the way…