Mission
Create intentional opportunities for professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to connect, collaborate, and leverage collective resources that drive business growth, economic empowerment, and community impact.
Connect. Collaborate. Grow.
Building relationships. Creating opportunities. Strengthening communities.
Business Networking Collaborative brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to create meaningful connections, strategic partnerships, educational opportunities, and collaborative initiatives.
About BNC
A collaborative network built around shared success.
BNC exists to create intentional opportunities for people and organizations to connect, collaborate, and leverage collective resources that drive business growth, economic empowerment, and community impact.
Vision
Be the premier collaborative network where diverse leaders unite to build stronger businesses, stronger communities, and a stronger future through authentic relationships and shared success.
Why BNC?
Connections with a purpose beyond the room.
BNC brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and community advocates to create meaningful connections, strategic partnerships, educational opportunities, and collaborative initiatives that strengthen the local economy and communities.
Networking Events & Mixers
Connect professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders through networking events and mixers.
Strategic Partnerships
Foster strategic partnerships between businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Resources & Opportunities
Connect members to community resources and opportunities.
Economic Development
Support economic development and business growth.
Community Collaboration
Promote collaboration on initiatives that strengthen communities.
Education
Provide educational opportunities that empower and inspire.
Core Values
The principles behind every connection.
●Collaboration
●Integrity
●Community
●Growth
●Inclusion
●Service
Founding Leadership
Leadership rooted in business, service, and community.
Benjamin Guy II
Co-Founder & President
A global leader in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing with more than 20 years of experience across business, operations, strategic project leadership, regulatory compliance, and organizational development. He is also an alumnus of Rutgers University and brings a strong focus on sustainable growth and long-term success.
Ruby Wesley
Co-Founder & Vice President
A financial advisor specializing in helping professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners build, protect, and transfer wealth through intentional financial strategies. Her background includes finance, business operations, strategic decision-making, and entrepreneurship.
Jhakiri Brooks
Co-Founder & Community Director
A finance and community-development professional whose work centers on financial literacy, wealth management, investing, and expanding access to resources and opportunity. He focuses on connecting individuals, businesses, and organizations with partnerships that strengthen communities.
Zinia Humes
Co-Founder & Strategic Partnerships Director
A veteran, finance professional, entrepreneur, former real estate agent, and management consulting group founder with experience spanning accounting, financial analysis, process optimization, systems implementation, and strategic partnerships.
Get Connected
Connect. Collaborate. Grow.
Attend networking mixers, explore strategic partnerships, access community resources, collaborate on initiatives, and expand your professional network.
Email: info@bncollaborative.com