Residents and visitors in Minneapolis, prepare to experience the entrepreneurial spirit up close during Black Business Week, taking place July 24-31. As reported by the City of Minneapolis, the festivities will launch with the event “Legacy on the Block: A Black Business Showcase” on Thursday, July 24, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at George Floyd Square—intersecting at 38th and Chicago.
The week-long affair, celebrated annually, sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Black business excellence, with activities ranging from business tours of the block to kitchen activations at City Foods Studio. It’s a substantial effort to spotlight local Black-owned businesses and foster community engagement through art and culture exchanges. Among the events listed, activities like art crawls, panel discussions, and a vendor and resource fair at The Square Event Center promise to cater to a diverse set of interests and ages.
Key organizers of this community-centric event include names such as Healthy Roots Institute, City Foods Studio, and Agape Movement. According to the city’s bulletin, attendees can expect “business tours of the block,” a bustling “Black food vendor court,” and an enriching art crawl through spaces like PLOT Gallery, Listen to Us Studio, and the Chicago Ave Fire Arts Center starting from 2 until 5 p.m. Block activities extend into the evening with a press conference at 4:30 p.m., followed closely by the panel discussion themed “Building Legacy” set for 5 p.m. at The Square Event Center…