SPOKANE, Wash. — The Carl Maxey Center hosted its ninth annual Sandy Williams Black Business Expo on Saturday, drawing Black-owned businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders together to celebrate entrepreneurship and build connections across Spokane.
The event filled the venue with tables from organizations like Take Up the Cause and SNAP Financial Access, alongside dozens of local vendors displaying their products. Booth displays ranged from handcrafted candles and specialty teas to colorful clothing and woven rugs, offering small business owners a platform to reach potential customers directly.
For many vendors, events like this one make a tangible difference in their bottom line. Kathy Trambitas, who owns Wild Roots Collective, credits the expo and similar community gatherings with fueling her business growth…