2nd Annual Blackout Weekend (Black Business Expo)

2709 Eastland Mall,Columbus OH 43232

26 November, 2021

Description

Let's Blackout This Holiday Season! Shop Local. Support Black. Join us as we celebrate another year of celebrating Black Owned Businesses for this holiday season! Last year caught the attention of news stations, legislators, and social media... and they are ready to roll with us again! Featuring 18 of our local growing moguls daily, food, music, and a bartender, we are excited to make this Christmas count. We are taking it up a notch this year and using our platform for good. Friday, we are honoring our homeless veterans by builidng kits for the homeless and meals for Giving Tuesday. Saturday, we are collecting commonly requested items for displaced women and children. Sunday, we are collecting toys to adopt 3-5 families this Christmas. Admission fee is to support all of our Giving Tuesday efforts. Interested in sponsorship? Ask us how you can make a donation, donate a vendor space, or provide your services for our guests (Black Santa, food, face painting, and more). Intererested in becoming a vendor? Please either complete our contact form or contact us on social media @wemeanblackbusiness (FB and IG) for more. Fees are $60 if you provide your own table and chairs, or $70 if we provide. You can via CashApp or Invoice. A vendor will be sent 1 month before the event. Can't vend, but want to join our silent auction or swag bags? Please either complete our contact form or contact us on social media @wemeanblackbusiness (FB and IG) for more. Silent Auction items must be worth $50 or more in value. Swag bag submissions have a $15 exclusivity fee, and must be able to provide at least 50 items (business cards, grab bags, samples, etc).