Pure Leaf™ Iced Tea Sponsors Black Southern Belle “Collective” Conference, an Exclusive Southern Vendor Network Event Held in Charleston, S.C.

Charleston, SC, November 09, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Black Southern Belle just announced Pure Leaf™ Iced Tea, a product of The Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership, as the premier sponsor of all Black Southern Belle Southern Tastemaker Summits and “Collective” conference this Fall. From Tuesday, November 15, 2016 to Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in Charleston, S.C., Black Southern Belle, the leading network for diverse Southern-based businesses and vendors, will host “The Collective,” a sponsored Southern-tastemaker conference and curated, diverse network of influential business owners in the South.

Pure Leaf™ Iced Tea is the premier sponsor for the The Black Southern Belle Collective conference, an event gathering hundreds of Southern-based tastemakers, entrepreneurs, brand strategists, event planners, creatives, interior designers, chefs, and professionals and connecting them with top experts and insiders in media, branding, retail, and business through curated, exclusive networking spaces in downtown Charleston.

The conference will feature an after-five style “Welcome to Charleston Affair” with the backdrop of the rich Historic Rice Mill. A VIP Reception will be held at Luxury Simplified. During workshops and panel discussions at the historic Gadsden House conveniently located in the heart of Charleston, attendees will get a chance to engage with a team of experts that will share best practices and knowledge in branding; public relations and marketing; strategic partnerships; social media strategy; business management; brand equity; ecommerce; and blogging. During the conference, attendees will enjoy true Southern cuisine with Charleston’s leading caterer, Hamby Catering.Attendees will leave in true Southern fashion with another chance to network at the black tie Grand Finale Ball at The Cedar Room, a traditional yet modern venue with true Charleston appeal. Other sponsors include The Scout Guide, Southern Season, Honeybook, Southern Weddings, and Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles.

Black Southern Belle created the Collective to create a collaborative space for businesses in the South that have a lifestyle niche. Members of the Collective are given tools to help develop their brand, publicize their brand, and manage their company to increase revenue and acquire new clients. This year, Collective members online will finally get a chance to network face-to-face in Charleston’s top award-winning venues and learn crucial tips from top experts. Pure Leaf™ Iced Tea and Black Southern Belle hosted a set of Southern Tastemaker Summits in Atlanta, G.A. and Charlotte, N.C. leading up to the conference.

About the Black Southern Belle: The Black Southern Belle brand is the leading source for a diverse, curated network of vendors in the South. Through its editorial extension, Black Southern Belle preserves the culture of Southern living.

About the Black Southern Belle Collective: A curated, diverse network of Southern-based vendors seeking networking and business development opportunities.