2026 Brotherhood Breakfast

African American Men of Westchester (AAMW) 2026 Brotherhood Breakfast

Join the African American Men of Westchester (AAMW) for the 33rd Annual Brotherhood Breakfast, presented in partnership with the Business Council of Westchester, on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown.

This year’s program, “The MWBE Advantage: Strengthening Businesses, Communities & the Economy,” will explore the impact of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE's) on the local and national economy.

The morning will feature leaders from government, economic development, financial services, banking, and higher education, including:

• Special Speaker Kenneth W. Jenkins — Westchester County Executive
• Harold Fitzpatrick Community Service Award Honoree Martha Lopez — Director of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development, Westchester County Office of Economic Development
• Panelist James H. Bason — President & CEO, TruFund Financial Services, Inc.
• Panelist Anika R. Khan — Former Managing Director and Senior Economist in the Banking and Securities Industry
• Panelist Victor Petenkemani — Associate Professor and Former Dean of the School of Business at Mercy University

About the AAMW Brotherhood Breakfast:

33 Years Strong!

The Brotherhood Breakfast is held annually with corporate and community sponsors to share information critical to community economic development.

Over the past 33 years, the Brotherhood Breakfast has drawn nearly 3,000 representatives from business, government, education, religious institutions, and community organizations. The breakfast honors distinguished individuals from all walks of life and celebrates the diversity that makes Westchester the State’s “Golden Apple”. The Brotherhood Breakfast is designed to bring together people who may not normally interact, to share information about their missions and discuss strategies that are mutually beneficial. These are the people who help to shape economic, government, and social policy, and your role in this is crucial. It is AAMW’s goal to continue fostering your interaction.