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. 7, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce First Thursday Breakfast in celebration of Black Business Month
  Larcenia Bullard Plaza, Conference Room
  14508 Lincoln Boulevard
  Miami, FL 33176

• Wednesday, Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
  Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce (MDCC), Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) & CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) Black Business Symposium and Panel Discussion
  MDC Wolfson campus, Chapman Center (Room 3210)
  Miami, FL 33132

• Thursday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  Spine & Strategy: A Black Business Networking Mixer
  Upright Spine Center
  9867 E Fern Street
  Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

• Thursday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  MDEAT Day (Vendor, Resource and Food Truck Fair)
  Stephen P. Clark Center
  111 NW 1st Street
  Miami, FL 33128

• Wednesday, Aug. 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  MDEAT Speaks - An evening of intentional dialogue on sustainability, economic impact and generational wealth.
  Ampersand Studios
  31 NE 17th Street
  Miami, FL 33132