Where Black-Owned Businesses, Culture, and Opportunity Converge
Metro Black Expo exits to recognize, promote, educate,
and grow visibility for Black entrepreneurs and the community.
Featuring Black-owned businesses, corporate partners, industry leaders, and community change-makers.
125+
Exhibitors
5,000+
Attendees
1.5M+
Economic Impact
Premier Event
Legacy Building
Communities
Metro Black Expo is more than an event — it’s a movement dedicated to accelerating Black economic empowerment. For over three decades, our companies have connected entrepreneurs with resources, celebrated community achievements, and created pathways to generational wealth.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Supporting Black-owned businesses with resources, networking, and growth opportunities
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Bringing together leaders, families, and organizations for lasting impact
LEGACY BUILDING
Creating pathways to generational wealth and sustainable success
four pillars of empowerment
Our programming is built on four essential pillars that drive
sustainable community development and generational success.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through screenings, fitness demos, and wellness workshops.
Education
Promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through screenings, fitness demos, and wellness workshops.
Entrepreneurship
Empowering business owners with AI introduction, resources, mentorship, networking, and growth opportunities.
Wealth Creation
Building generational wealth, one step at a time, through investment education, real estate, estate and financial planning.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Join us in creating lasting change. There are many ways
to get involved and support Black economic empowerment.
Economic Empowerment & Wealth Circulation
Impact: The expo drives dollars directly into Black-owned and local businesses.
By bringing together 125+ vendors, corporate partners, and thousands of attendees, Metro Black Expo creates immediate revenue opportunities through product sales, service bookings, and long-term contracts. More importantly, it helps circulate wealth within the local economy.
Community Outcomes:
Why it matters: When small businesses grow, jobs are created and communities stabilize.
Education, Skill Building & Business Readiness
Impact: The expo equips entrepreneurs and professionals with practical knowledge they can apply immediately.
Through expert panels, workshops, and speaker sessions, attendees gain real-world insights on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, marketing, technology adoption, and scaling operations. This reduces the knowledge gap that often limits business growth.
Community Outcomes:
Why it matters: Education accelerates business survival and long-term community prosperity.
Community Connection, Visibility & Cultural Pride
Impact: The expo creates a high-energy platform that celebrates culture while building meaningful relationships.
Metro Black Expo brings together entrepreneurs, corporations, professionals, chefs, creatives, and community leaders in one unified space. This strengthens networks, increases representation, and builds confidence within the business community.
Community Outcomes:
Why it matters: Connected communities create stronger pipelines for opportunity and growth.
Advancing Community Connecting People
The Metro Black Expo is more than just an event—it’s a movement dedicated to advancing the community by bringing people together. To this end, we cultivate a space for meaningful connections, shared knowledge, and collaborative opportunities where entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders can unite.
In turn, this collective environment inspires change, drives economic growth, and strengthens the foundation of the Black business ecosystem. This foundation then allows us to build lasting relationships that empower individuals and uplift communities across every industry.
Ultimately, the Metro Black Expo represents both progress and purpose, ensuring that unity leads to lasting transformation for generations to come.
Meet & Socialize
Location TBD
April 8th. 2027
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Pine Event Venue
April 9th – 2027
8:00 am – 10:00 am
A Chef’s Plate
Pine Event Venue
April 9th. 2027
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Metro Black Expo
The Park Expo & Conference Center
April 10th, 2027
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Explore Our Exciting
Event Schedule
Join us for a day filled with inspiration and connection. Check out the full schedule of activities and sessions.
Our Speakers
Our dynamic lineup of speakers will address the Metro Black Expo’s four core pillars—Economic Empowerment, Health & Wellness, Entrepreneurship, and Education—through engaging discussions and real-world insights.
Specifically, each session features thought leaders who share actionable strategies and valuable lessons from their professional journeys. To this end, every presentation is designed to inspire action, provide practical resources, and empower attendees to thrive both personally and professionally.
As a result, participants will leave not only informed but also motivated to apply new ideas that strengthen their businesses and communities. Ultimately, the Metro Black Expo experience transforms knowledge into opportunity, creating a ripple effect of growth and empowerment across the Black-owned business ecosystem.
Debbie Kelly
Leader Speaker
Billy Chastain
Project Manager
Michael Patterson
UI/UX Designer
Angela Ogden
Digital Designer
Panel discussions
Keynote speakers
Engaging Exhibits
inspire
Dedicated to the progress
and prosperity of Families
within our communities.
We believe in creating opportunities that uplift, empower, and inspire. To achieve this mission, we support local businesses, foster meaningful connections, and provide valuable resources. By taking these steps, we are committed to building stronger families and more resilient communities where everyone has the chance to thrive. Ultimately, together we can drive lasting change and create a future filled with growth and success for all.
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Don’t miss your chance to be part of this
empowering event—stay tuned for updates
and early access opportunities.
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