Minding My Black Owned Business:
Vendor Expo: How it All Started!
From a thought to an event hosted annually, 100 Black owned businesses were represented from Central Arkansas. MMBOB is here to break down barriers meant to divide our community.
Our first year's expo was a successful event, hosted at Loft 1023 in downtown Little Rock, AR. there were over 50 black owned businesses represented with more than 200 guests in attendance.
MMBOB is a non-profit organization created to connect black owned businesses to their local communities, amplify resources, and supply them with a platform. Alongside this mission, MMBOB plans to revive Black Wall Street locally to pay homage to what we once lost.
Shining a light on Black owned businesses in Arkansas
The amount of support for this event was beyond anything we could have imagined.
The City of Little Rock's Small Business Development Coordinator, Derrick Rainey, was a great asset to the event. He enjoyed both talking with patrons about resources available to small businesses in Central Arkansas and getting to visit with each of the businesses represented.
Gallery of Photos from the 2022 Vendor Expo
FAQs
What is MMBOB Expo?
An event highlighting black owned businesses in Little Rock, AR and surrounding areas.
When can I register for the 2023 MMBOB Expo?
You can register now! Click here.
I don't sell merchandise, I offer services. Can I still be a part of the MMBOB Expo?
Absolutely!
How long is this event?
Not including set-up, this event typically lasts 6 hours.
When do we arrive for set up?
5 hour prior to the start of event.
Will tables and chairs be provided?
Yes, however you can bring your own tables.
When is the next MMBOB Expo?
June 18th, 2023 at The Venue at Westwind in North Little Rock, AR.
Why should I be apart of this event?
If you want to network with other black owned businesses and community leaders, this is the event for you. Everything is about exposure and making your mark- what better way than through the community?