Minneapolis, MN

Black Business Week

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Date

July 22, 2024 to July 28, 2024

Time of event

Varies by event

Location 

Varies by event

Minneapolis, MN

Kickoff

Featuring a panel discussion on access to capital, and vendor/resource fair.

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Date

Monday, July 22

Time of event

5:30 p.m.

Location 

Minneapolis Events Center
212 2nd St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Parking options:

• On-street
• Metered
• Parking ramp located across the street

Mini conference

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Date

Tuesday, July 23

Time of event

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Schedule of events

9 - 10 a.m. - Room 107
Starting Your Own Business: A Path to Wealth Creation Workshop, Castelli Business Services

9 - 11 a.m. - Room 105
Breakfast, Networking and Tabling with City and community resources. Meet with the Small Business Team, Business Development, Civil Rights, and Procurement to learn about how to do business with the City and contracting opportunities.

11 a.m. - Noon - Room 107
DBE Certification Workshop, Certified Access

11 a.m. - Noon - Room 105
Innovate and Thrive – Identifying and Leveraging Innovation for a Distinctive Value Proposition, Genius Innovation Group

Location 

Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center

2001 Plymouth Ave. N.

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Discussion: Empowering Black Businesses

Join us for a talk with inspiring Black business owners who have found lasting success. Our panelists will discuss important issues such as: getting funding, growing a business, and other challenges. They will share useful tips and advice for succeeding in today's economy.

This event is free and open to everyone. Light refreshments will be served, and a cash bar will be available.

Date

Tuesday, July 23

Time of event

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location

3410 East 42nd Street

Minneapolis, MN 55406

Career and networking event

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Date

Wednesday, July 24

Time of event

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Location 

EMERGE

1834 Emerson Avenue North

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Emerging Developer Project Tour and Social Hour

Visit the Coliseum building for a self-guided tour. After the tour, stay for a panel discussion with the developers who made it happen. *Max capacity 40 people

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Date

Wednesday, July 24

Time of event

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. 

Location 

Coliseum Building

2700 East Lake Street

Minneapolis, MN

East African Business Resource Fair

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Date

Thursday, July 25

Time of event

2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location 

Brian Coyle Center

420 15th Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN, 55454

West Broadway Business and Area Coalition hosted event

Date

Thursday, July 25

Time of event

Black Business Tour: Get Ready Rooms

5 p.m.

From one business owner to another: Panel Discussion

6 p.m.

Networking, drinks & hors d'oeuvres

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Location 

Bar Brava

1914 N Washington Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Street Mall

Shopping and family activities hosted by West Broadway Business and Area Coalition

Date

Saturday, July 27

Time of event

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location 

Capri Theatre

2027 W Broadway

Minneapolis, MN 55411