MAY 16, 2026
10 am – 3 pm | TCC Portsmouth Campus
This year, Vision Driven 757 is bringing the energy, the innovation, and the empowerment to Portsmouth!
Join us at TCC Portsmouth Campus for the 2026 Building Bosses Youth Empowerment Conference. A day designed to inspire, equip, and elevate the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
EVENT UPDATES
We are officially gearing up and will soon begin accepting:
- Youth Entrepreneurs ready to showcase their businesses
- Youth-focused Community Resources
- Engaging Panelists & Speakers who can pour into our young people
Stay tuned for participation details, applications, and sponsorship opportunities.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Building Bosses Youth Empowerment Conference is a signature annual event designed to inspire, equip, and empower youth ages 13–18 across Hampton Roads. This dynamic conference provides teens with hands-on learning experiences, real-world exposure to entrepreneurship and leadership, and resources to support their academic, personal, and professional growth.
Through workshops, youth-run business vendor fair, pitch competition, and speakers from the community, Building Bosses creates a pipeline of confident, capable, and purpose-driven young leaders.
WHY IT MATTERS
Young people in Hampton Roads deserve access to empowering spaces, real mentorship, and opportunities to turn dreams into action. Building Bosses addresses gaps in leadership development, financial literacy, career exploration, and positive youth engagement creating long-term impact for teens and their families.
Conference Goals
- Cultivate Leadership – Equip youth with the tools, confidence, and mindset to lead in school, at home, and in the community.
- Build Entrepreneurial Skills – Introduce business basics, financial literacy, and creative problem-solving.
- Elevate Youth Voice – Provide a platform for teens to pitch ideas, showcase talents, and share their perspectives.
- Expand Access – Connect families with resources, mentors, and community organizations.
- Strengthen Community – Unite nonprofits, educators, businesses, and leaders to support local youth.
Key Conference Features
Several experiences designed to inspire and empower young leaders with skills, connections, and opportunities to turn ideas into action.
Pitch Competition
Youth compete for cash awards and mentorship to launch their ideas successfully.
Community Resources
An exhibit of local organizations supporting youth and their families year-round.
Breakout Workshops
Sessions cover financial literacy, leadership, mental wellness, career readiness, and creative development.
Youth Business Bootcamp
A weekend intensive before the conference teaching business basics, branding, budgeting, and pitching.
Vendor Fair
A marketplace showcasing teen-owned businesses and emerging young entrepreneurs.
Sponsorships
Partner with us to invest in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Event sponsorship offers meaningful brand visibility while directly supporting youth entrepreneurship, education, and community impact.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, email us at info@visiondriven757.org.
Supporter Sponsor – $1,000
- Company logo on event signage
- Recognition on the event website & social media
- Listing in the event program
- Basic swag bag insert (flyer or small branded item)
Community Builder Sponsor – $2,500
- All Supporter benefits
- Verbal acknowledgment during the event
- Enhanced swag bag insert (premium promotional items)
- Logo placement in select pre-event promotions
Innovator Sponsor – $5,000
- All Community Builder benefits
- Opportunity to introduce a panel, performer, or speaker session
- Featured recognition in marketing campaigns leading up to the event
- Customized swag bag insert (exclusive offers, coupons, or branded gifts)
Visionary Sponsor – $10,000+
- All Innovator benefits
- Prominent logo placement on main stage & high-visibility event materials
- Dedicated social media spotlight and inclusion in press releases
- Premium swag bag insert (high-value branded merchandise or exclusive discounts)
- Opportunity for company representative to deliver brief remarks during the conference
Additional Opportunities
- Boss Bag Swag Insert – $50: Provide promotional items or flyers to be included in youth swag bags.
- Sponsor a Youth – $150: One student’s full conference experience, including lunch, workshops, and resources.