Entrepreneurship | Metro Black Expo
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Pillar 3 of 4

Entrepreneurship

Turning ideas into thriving Black-owned businesses. We equip entrepreneurs with the training, capital, and visibility it takes to build something that lasts.

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Why This Pillar Matters

Backing Black-owned businesses

[Placeholder copy] Most small businesses fail in their first year due to lack of access to capital, training, and visibility. The Entrepreneurship pillar exists to change those odds — connecting Black-owned businesses with the resources they need to grow.

Through our inaugural event and ongoing programming, we’re giving entrepreneurs a stage, a network, and a path to funding.

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Focus Areas

What we’re prioritizing

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Business Training & Mentorship

Practical skills and one-on-one guidance from experienced business owners.

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Vendor Marketplace Exposure

A stage in front of thousands of potential customers at our inaugural event.

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Access to Capital

Direct connections to funding opportunities and grant programs.

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Entrepreneur Network

A growing community of Black business owners supporting each other.

Get Involved

Entrepreneurship Programming

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Boost Your Business Training

Hands-on business skills small business owners can apply immediately.

Apply
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Vendor Marketplace

A dedicated space for Black-owned businesses to sell and showcase at the expo.

Reserve a Booth
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Apply for Funds

Funding opportunities distributed on a rolling basis to qualifying businesses.

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Year One Goals

What we’re working toward

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Vendor booths at our inaugural event
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Entrepreneurs trained through our programs

Ready to grow your business with us?

We’re looking for vendors, mentors, and funding partners for our inaugural event.