Celebrate Black Business Month

National Black Business Month was created in 2004 by historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. to bring attention to the needs of more than two million Black-owned businesses operating across America.

Black Business Month is celebrated annually during the month of August, as a time when individuals and businesses recognize Black-owned businesses across the country.

During Black Business Month, local government officials, community leaders and venture capitalists are encouraged to focus efforts on supporting Black-owned businesses and creating a more hospitable environment in which Black-owned businesses can grow. Black businesses are essential to the people and communities they serve and operate in.

Take part in a Black-owned business community event or workshop.  

• Thursday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Pre-Kick Off Celebration
  Food Truck and Vendor Fair
  Stephen P. Clark Government Center
  111 NW 1st Street
  Miami, FL 33132

• Tuesday, Aug. 6, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  Restaurant Spotlight 
  Lil Greenhouse Grill 
  1300 NW 3rd Avenue
  Miami, FL 33136

• Thursday, Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  Tri-County Chamber's Reception 
  Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater 
  819 NW 2nd Avenue
  Miami, FL 33136

• Friday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m
  Black Business Month Celebration 
  Miami-Dade College 
  301 Civic Court, Bldg. C4
  Homestead, FL 33030

• Saturday, Aug. 10, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  Black Business Month Kickoff
  Brownsville Music & Arts Festival
  Partner’s Park
  2101 NW 54th Street
  Miami, FL 33142

• Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  Best Practices for Starting a Business 
  Idea Center Miami-Dade College 
  315 NE 2nd Avenue, Bldg. 8, 5th Floor
  Miami, FL 33132

• Thursday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Business Concierge & Licensing Day
  Building Department Conference Room - 2nd Floor 
  1700 Convention Drive
  Miami Beach, FL 33139

• Thursday, Aug. 15, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  Networking Mixer and Panel 
  Black Professional Network (BPN)
  MUSE Miami
  3404 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127

• Monday, Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  MDEAT Speaks: Generational Wealth 
  Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) 
  1103 Biscayne Boulevard
  Miami, FL 33132

• Thursday, Aug. 22, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  Restaurant Spotlight 
  Antie Ruth’s Kitchen 
  20710 S. Dixie Highway
  Miami, FL 33189

• Thursday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Restaurant Spotlight 
  Lorna’s Caribbean & American Grill 
  19752 NW 27th Avenue
  Miami, FL 33056

• Monday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  How to do Business with Miami-Dade County 
  Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center 
  10950 SW 211th Street
  Cutler Bay, FL 33189

• Tuesday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  GMCVB 2024 Annual Partners Expo 
  Jungle Island 
  1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
  Miami, FL 33132

• Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  Black Business Month Closing Reception
  Zoo Miami 
  12400 SW 152nd Street
  Miami, FL 33177

• Thursday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  Doing Business with South Florida Hospitals 
  Jackson Memorial Hospital Diagnostic Treatment Center 
  1611 NW 12th Avenue
  Miami, FL 33136