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Get ready for the ultimate showcase of minority-owned small businesses at The Annual Black Owned Small Business Expo 10th Anniversary!
The 10th Anniversary Black-Owned Small Business Expo
Join us as we celebrate 10 powerful years of impact, entrepreneurship, and community at the 10th Anniversary Black-Owned Small Business Expo.
This milestone event is more than an expo, it’s a full-scale experience.
Step into a vibrant marketplace showcasing minority-owned businesses across fashion, beauty, food, tech, creative services, wellness, finance, and beyond. Discover innovative brands, shop unique products, connect with founders, and support businesses shaping the future of our local and regional economy.
✨ What’s new for the 10th Anniversary?
Expect elevated programming, expanded resources, and fresh energy, including:
New workshop tracks covering timely, high-impact topics such as
Access to capital & funding readiness
Scaling from side hustle to six figures
AI & tech tools for small businesses
Government & corporate contracting opportunities
Brand visibility, marketing, and monetization strategies
Special guest experts, lenders, and resource partners offering real tools, not just talk
Interactive experiences, networking moments, and surprise activations throughout the day
💎 VIP Experience (Highly Recommended)
VIP ticket holders enjoy exclusive perks designed for serious entrepreneurs and supporters, including:
Priority access to select workshops and sessions
VIP lounge access with curated networking opportunities
Special giveaways, premium seating, and bonus resources
Early access moments and elevated experiences you won’t get with general admission
Whether you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, investor, or conscious consumer, this is the place to be this spring. Come be inspired, get connected, and celebrate a decade of minority-owned business excellence with the next era just getting started.
🎟️ This event is FREE to the public and open to all.
VIP tickets available for those who want more access, more insight, and more impact.
Black History Month Decorating Series
Join us for a meaningful and creative 90-minute cookie decorating experience celebrating HBCU culture, education, and Black excellence through edible art.
This hands-on workshop invites guests to decorate melanin-inspired, HBCU-themed cookies using a rich, neutral color palette inspired by the many shades of melanin. Whether you’re an HBCU graduate, current student, supporter, or simply love the culture, this experience offers a beautiful way to show your HBCU spirit, rep your favorite HBCU, and celebrate creativity, connection, and Black History Month.
What’s Included
A curated set of six (6) HBCU inspired cookies
Royal icing in melanin-inspired tones
All decorating tools and supplies
Aprons to wear during workshop
Step-by-step instruction from Chef Tai
Individual take-home packaging for completed cookies
No prior cookie decorating experience is required.
Attendees are welcome to come dressed in their favorite HBCU attire!
Who This Experience Is For...
HBCU graduates, students, and alumni
Supporters and admirers of HBCU culture
Adults and teens (recommended ages 12+)
Anyone looking to celebrate Black History Month through creativity and community
Join us for an elevated 2.5–3 hour, adults-only cake decorating experience celebrating Black beauty, self-expression, education, and legacy through edible art.
In this immersive workshop, guests will build, frost, and decorate their own 5” round, three-layer cake, inspired by the many shades of melanin. Designed exclusively for adults, this experience offers a relaxed, social, and luxe environment where creativity and culture take center stage.
About the Experience
Guests will be guided step-by-step through cake assembly, smooth buttercream techniques, and artistic decorating, with ample time to personalize their design. Cakes will be finished using melanin-toned buttercream and thoughtfully curated decorative elements that reflect individuality, beauty, and self-love.
This experience is paced intentionally to allow for conversation, creativity, and enjoyment — no prior cake decorating experience is required.
What’s Included
One 5” round, 3-layer cake per guest
Melanin-inspired buttercream color options
Decorative elements including:
Melanin-toned foam cake balls
Silk and dried floral accents
Gold acrylic face-line silhouette cake charm
Gold acrylic heart cake topper
Guided Instruction from Chef Tai
Aprons to wear during experience
Luxury tablescape and styled melanin inspired backdrop great for photo ops
Light bites
Alcohol and Non-alcoholic beverages
Luxury take-home packaging for your finished cake