Black Business Week event details
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Celebrate Black Business Week
Roho Ignite 2026 – Black Business Week Prelude Event
Date
Thursday, July 23
Time of event
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location
Roho Gallery & Cultural Arts Center
520 Nicollet Ave
Conference
Date
Friday, July 24
Time of event
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 3rd Ave South
About this event
A full day professional development conference designed for:
- Black creatives
- Entrepreneurs
- Business owners
BIPOC artists and their supporters are welcome.
Black Business Week Kick-off Summit
Date
Monday, July 27
Time of event
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location
Coliseum Building
2708 Lake St E
Registration
Coming soon
About this event
Kick off Black Business Week with a day of inspiration, learning, and networking.
- 9 - 10:15 a.m. - Breakfast and welcome remarks
- 10:15 - noon - Workshops on how to build a strong business, grow a textured hair care business, and start a podcast. You can also watch a live hair-braiding demonstration.
- 12:30 - 2 p.m. – Keynote from Sheletta Makes Me Laugh, “Let your WHY build your WEALTH”
- All day – Resource tables and building tours
Organizer
City of Minneapolis
Contracting & Business Certification Workshop
Date
Tuesday, July 28
Time of event
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location
MEDA Minneapolis Office
1256 Penn Ave N
Registration
About this event
Learn how to win contracts and get official business certifications to grow your company.
- Overview of the Central Certification (CERT) program
- State of Minnesota, and Federal minority business certifications, MBE certification
- City of Minneapolis changes to SUBP certification requirements
- WBE (Women Business Enterprise) certification
Organizer
MEDA
The Black Business Exchange
Date
Thursday, July 30
Time of event
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location
The Camden Social
4601 North Lyndale Ave
Registration
About this event
Meet and get advice from experts to help grow your business and network. Participants can meet and talk with experts in areas such as:
- Marketing & branding
- Accounting & taxes
- Food & restaurant operations
- Commercial Real Estate & Small Business Development
- Legal Services
- Business Insurance
Organizer
West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
Keep Your Business Running When You Can’t – A Wellness Workshop
Date
Thursday, July 30
Time of event
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location
Black Business Enterprises
1128 Harmon Pl., Suite 200
Registration
Coming soon
About this event
A hands-on workshop for entrepreneurs dealing with burnout or unexpected life events. Learn how to protect your business when you need to step away.
Workshop includes:
- Guided reflection and group discussion
- CEO energy statement activity
- Personalized version of your plan
Organizer
Mind the Crown
Business Roundtable and Parking Lot Festival
Date
Friday, July 31
Time of event
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location
African Development Center
Organizer
African Development Center
About this event
Celebrate Black Business Week at African Development Center. Start the day with a business roundtable, networking, and resource fair. The parking lot festival will also include:
- Food and drink
- Local vendors
- Music and activities
Event schedule
8 - 10 a.m.
Breakfast roundtable with speaker and networking
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Parking lot festival with:
- Food and drink
- Local vendors
- Music and activities
TASTE at NEON (Northside Economic Opportunity Network)
Dates and times
Friday, July 31
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 1
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 2
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location
NEON Collective Kitchens
2041 W. Broadway N
Organizer
Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)
Registration
Coming soon
About this event
This 3-day event is for current and future food business owners and the community. Enjoy food trucks and shop from local vendors. Meet caterers and restaurant owners from North Minneapolis, and tour NEON's new Collective Kitchen.
Event schedule
July 31, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. - Learning session on starting a food business, licensing, and finding resources
August 1 and 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Food market, tasting, and community networking
Black Business Summit + Market at The Northside Epicenter
Date
Saturday, August 1
Time of event
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
The Northside Epicenter
705 42nd Ave N
Registration
About this event
This event is a community celebration of culture and business.
What to expect:
- Shop with 20+ Black-owned businesses
- Free herbal education classes and free haircuts at the on-site barber shop
- Food trucks, activities, and community resources
- Black Business Summit Pitch Competition (12 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
Organizer
The Northside Epicenter
Related links
Business assistance
We offer resources and help for people who want to start, maintain, or expand a business in the city.
Contact us
Small Business Team
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415