Hoos4Commerce hosts annual gatherings in Washington, D.C., and New York City to strengthen connections among Black McIntire alumni and extend the community beyond campus. These convenings create space for alumni across generations to reconnect, exchange insight, and build relationships rooted in shared experience and purpose.
Designed to feel both welcoming and energizing, the gatherings center conversation, mentorship, and relationship-building—reinforcing the idea that alumni networks are most powerful when they are active, accessible, and intentional.
Together, the D.C. and NYC gatherings serve as regional anchors for the Hoos4Commerce community, supporting lifelong connection and creating pathways for continued engagement with students, alumni, and the broader McIntire ecosystem.
Black Commerce Connect (BCC) is a signature annual event created to strengthen relationships between Black McIntire students and alumni through mentorship, networking, and professional development.
Founded in 2022 and, BCC has connected hundreds of students with alumni leaders through immersive, day-long programming in Washington, D.C. Each year, students gain exposure to real-world career pathways while building meaningful, lasting relationships with McIntire alumni.
At its core, BCC is built on a shared belief: when students and alumni are intentionally connected, the impact on confidence, career readiness, and long-term success is profound.
