Black Business Day

Saturday, August 19, 2023

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Outside Harold & Belle's, 2920 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018

1st Annual Black Business Day
Empowerment Fair

Celebrating August as National Black Business Month

***HURRICANE HILLARY UPDATE***

We are aware that Hurricane Hillary is making her way towards Southern California and the LA area. We have been monitoring the weather updates and we are still set to host the event tomorrow as it will not take place until Sunday. So we ARE still having the event. If matters change, we will send out a notice. Thank you to all and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

The Black Business Association (BBA), in partnership with US Bank & KJLH, celebrates Black Business Month - “Building Legacies, Bolstering Black Prosperity." Join us on Saturday, August 19, 2023 for our inaugural Black Business Day Empowerment Fair taking place outside Harold & Belle's at 2920 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018 from 12pm to 6pm.

11:30 a.m.

GATE OPENS

Guest check-in

11:30 a.m.

12:00 PM

EVENT STARTS

Welcome
Food Truck Open
Business Resource Fair Open
Music, Activities and Giveaways

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

PROGRAM

Remarks & Presentations
Business Spotlights
Giveaways
Announcements

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

OPEN ACTIVITES

Guests continue to enjoy the food, drinks, music and visit out Business Resource Fair vendors

6:00 PM

EVENT ENDS

6:00 PM

Business Resource Fair

Business owners, this Empowerment Fair is for YOU!

Take advantage of these beneficial, and mostly FREE, business support services offered by our resource partners:

US Bank
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Internal Services Department, County of Los Angeles
Doing Business with Los Angeles County
Public Works, Los Angeles County
Delete the Divide
Bet Tzedek/Public Counsel (Legal Assistance for small businesses)
Inclusive Action (Street Vending resources)
Taskforce, Inc. (Shop Local Campaign)
Chase
Southern California Gas Co.
PCR Business Finance
Vermont Slauson EDC
ADP

Featuring:

US Bank - Business Diversity Lending Program
Legal Aid for Small Business – provide legal assistance LA County's small business owners
Los Angeles County Department of Economic of Opportunity Office of Small Business - help small businesses start, grow, thrive and be successful with FREE services.
Los Angeles County APEX Accelerator Program - government contracting opportunities
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Program is proud to lead the charge for Fair Chance hiring
Chase Minority Entrepreneurship Mentoring Program
ADP HR & Payroll Services
And more!

Harold & Belle's Food Truck

We are delighted to have legacy business, Harold & Belle's to be our Event Venue Partner. H&B will be onsite with their Food Truck and Bar.

LOCATION: Outside Harold & Belle's, in parking lot and 10th Avenue
2920 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018

The event is OPEN to the public and FREE to attend, however, food and drinks are available for purchase.

FOOD TRUCK TICKET: $35 per person
Includes:

Admission for (1) One
1 Meal
1 Soft Drink*
Reserved Seating (MUST ARRIVE BY 12:30pm)**

*Alcohol will be available for purchase onsite.
**Tickets will be honored all day, but reserved seating is only guaranteed until 12:30pm. Gate opens at 11:30am.

Reserve your spot today!

PURCHASE TICKET

The Black Business Association is proud to partner with Prosperity Market.
We invite you to join in the fun and learn more about our amazing community of Black business owners
at their 3rd Annual Black Business Scavenger Hunt - August 1-25. Click the flyer to register.