Black Business Week event details
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Pre-Black Business Week events
Pre-Black Business Week events
Strive Publishing Bookstore grand opening
Strive Publishing Bookstore grand opening
Date
Wednesday, July 20th
Time of event
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
IDS Center
80 South 8th St., Suite 254
Minneapolis, MN 55404
About this event
You can join us for the grand opening of Strive Publishing Bookstore. This event features Anthony Walsh, author of "Hockey is for Everybody"
Who can attend
This event is open to the public.
Organizer
Strive Community Publishing
Event contact information
Strive Community Publishing
Summer social networking
African American Leadership Forum, Twin Cities: summer social networking
Date
Wednesday, July 20th
Time of event
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
The Yard at Graze | Provision + Libations
520 North 4th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
About this event
This is a fun, free and casual summer social. Make new connections and learn more about the African American Leadership Forum (AALF).
Who can attend
This event is open to the public.
Organizer
African American Leadership Forum
Black Business Week events
Black Business Week Kickoff Summit
Black Business Week Kickoff Summit
Date
Monday, July 25
Time of event
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
Sabathani Community Center
2nd floor gym and banquet center
310 E. 38th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
About this event
Council President Andrea Jenkins will host the kick-off event for Black Business Week. This event is open to all.
Business owners can access resources to help them:
- Launch, sustain, and grow their local business.
- Hear from local leaders on a policy roundtable discussion.
- This discuss will focus on economic recovery and small business support.
Community members will have the opportunity to:
- Network
- Support a variety of Black:
- Organizations
- Businesses
- Vendors
You can find more information on the Ward 8 Facebook Page.
Who can attend
This event is open to the public.
Organizer
Council President Andrea Jenkins
Event contact information
Address
City Hall350 S. Fifth St., Room 307
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Business support funding for creatives: grant application clinic
Business Support Funding for Creatives Grant Application Clinic
Date
Tuesday, July 26
Time of event
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
Rare Productions
3010 E Lake Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
About this event
Two new funding opportunities are available under a Business Support Funds for Creatives.
These grants will support Minneapolis-based:
- Small creative businesses
- Arts and cultural nonprofit organizations
We invite these groups to apply. At this event, we'll help anyone who has questions or needs help with their application.
Who can attend
We encourage the following groups to attend and apply:
- Creative entrepreneurs
- Small creative businesses
- Arts and cultural nonprofit organizations
Organizer
The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy
(City of Minneapolis, City Coordinator's Office)
Event contact information
Tor Chavarria
City Coordinator's Office - Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy
Phone
Black Business Week roundtable discussion
Black Business Week roundtable discussion
Date
Tuesday, July 26
Time of event
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
NEON
1007 West Broadway Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
About this event
This event connects you to commercial property owners and developers. Get advice from property owners who received the Commercial Property Development Fund (CPDF). You can also get business help and resources from the City.
We can help you:
- Start your business
- Get advice on business
- Find resources on how the City can help with your business
Who can attend
This event welcomes current and prospective:
- Commercial property owners
- Developers
Organizer
- Bethany Turnwall
- Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) - host location
Event contact information
Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)
Business panel: How to expand beyond East African customers
Business panel: How to expand beyond East African customers
Date
Wednesday, July 27
Time of event
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
Nomadic Oasis
2525 East Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis MN 55406
About this event
This is an event to discuss growing the businesses of immigrants in Minneapolis.
Who can attend
This event is open to the public.
Organizer
Council Member Jamal Osman
Event contact information
Address
City Hall350 S. Fifth St., Room 307
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Opportunity and access - doing business with the City of Minneapolis
Opportunity and access - doing Business with the City of Minneapolis
Date
Wednesday, July 27
Time of event
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
Minneapolis Urban League
2100 Plymouth Ave. N.
Minneapolis MN, 55411
About this event
This event will explain how to apply for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE).
This program aims to get more women and business owners from marginalized groups to take part in:
- State and City contracts
- Procurements
- Target Market Program
Target Market Program
Black-owned businesses can learn about our Target Market program and the biding process.
Who can attend
We invite Minneapolis Black Owned Businesses, in all industries, to attend.
Organizer
Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
(City of Minneapolis)
Event contact information
Black business networking reception
Black business networking reception
Date
Thursday, July 28
Time of event
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
Breakfast Bar
319 1st. Ave N.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
About this event
This event is a chance for Black business owners and entrepreneurs to build business relationships.
Create opportunities in a setting that is:
- Comfortable
- Sophisticated
- Relaxed
Who can attend
We invite Black business owners and entrepreneurs to attend.
Organizer
Sumaya Mohamed
Sponsor
Comcast
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The business of sports
The business of sports
Date
Thursday, July 28
Time of event
6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: virtual event via Zoom
About this event
This virtual event aims to educate and inspire young, Black athletes who are interested in a career in sports.
We'll educate attendees on:
- The amazing career opportunities in the sports industry
- The availability and accessibility of careers in the business of sports
- The roles sports has played in the civil rights movement
Who can attend
We invite Black youth to attend this virtual event.
Organizer
Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
(City of Minneapolis)
Event contact information
Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
Phone
Address
City Hall350 S. Fifth St., Room 239Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
East African Community Resource Fair
Let’s get informed: East African Community Resource Fair
Date
Friday, July 29
Time of event
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
Brian Coyle Community Center
420 15th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
About this event
- Community businesses
- Entrepreneurs
- Other community members
At this event, we'll explore the resources available to you at a city, county, and state level.
Who can attend
We encourage the following groups to attend this event:
- East African community businesses
- East African entrepreneurs
- Other community members
Organizer
Council Member Jamal Osman
Event contact information
Council Member Jamal Osman
Ward 6
Dream Team Beauty presents: a lesson for Gen Z
Dream Team Beauty presents: a lesson for Gen Z
Date
Saturday, July 30
Time of event
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
2010 Fremont Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(Attached to a church, upstairs)
About this event
This is a youth hair training event hosted by Dream Team Beauty.
This event will teach young girls:
- The technical skills of braiding
- Proper hair washing techniques
The host will teach 7 - 10 students during this event.
Students will:
- Have the chance to interview for a job. This gives them practice at an early age
- Get a video of their lesson to take home and practice
- Earn certificates at the end of the lesson
Who can attend
We invite youth interested in pursuing hair care as a career to attend.
Organizer
Dream Team
- Antonisha Woods
- Enia Kyle
- Makada Williams
Event contact information
Fabulously fit for future generations
Fabulously fit for future generations
Date
Saturday, July 30
Time of event
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
Attendance type: in person
1106 West Broadway Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
About this event
We'll show the following tools:
- Centering calming and meditation
- Cardio
- Demonstrations
- Anatomy
- Nutrition
- Progressions across the floor
- Proper stretching
- Pilates
These tools are a way to help keep a good mental state and well being.
Who can attend
This event is open to both youth and adults.
Organizer
- Dr. Sharon Cook, Les Jolies Petites School of dance
Event contact information
Dr. Sharon Cook
Les Jolies Petites School of dance
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Contact us
Minneapolis 311
Mayor's Office
Address
City Hall350 S. Fifth St., Room 331Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday