Minneapolis Black Business Week 2026 runs July 23 through Aug. 2 with a packed lineup of conferences, certification workshops, street markets and festivals celebrating and investing in the city’s Black business community.
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Minneapolis Black Business Week 2025 Opens at Historic 38th & Chicago
Minneapolis Black Business Week launched with a celebration of Black ownership, legacy, and community at 38th and Chicago. Photo gallery captures the day’s highlights.
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Minnesota’s Black Business Week blooms at 38th and Chicago
Minneapolis Black Business Week kicked off at the historic 38th and Chicago intersection, now a vibrant hub of Black entrepreneurship. With five new businesses since 2020 and a powerful panel of local leaders, the week highlights a growing movement rooted in legacy, ownership, and transformation.
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Little Africa Festival and Black Business Week highlight progress and economic resources
The ninth annual Little Africa Festival takes place on Aug. 6 in Hamline Park in St. Paul.
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Minneapolis Black Business Week panel discussion highlights (video + photos)
‘As we come together to celebrate Black Business Week in Minneapolis, we honor and uplift the immense contributions Black entrepreneurs and businesses have made to our economy.’
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Minneapolis to celebrate Black Business Week July 24-30
Several events will provide help and showcase the work of Black entrepreneurs and Black-owned businesses.
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Gov. Walz credits ‘Black Entrepreneurs Day’ for pushing more state funds for small businesses
The city of Minneapolis is hosting Black Business Week from Friday, July 19 to Saturday, July 27.