The Northeast Georgia Black Business Expo will be held on Saturday, November 15th, 11:00AM-5PM
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Highway. Athens, GA. 30606
Share your products, art, and services with a diverse audience eager to support and invest in local businesses
Align your brand with equity, empowerment, and community advancement while gaining visibility with engaged audiences.
Support Black Owned Businesses, shop unique goods, taste incredible food, and connect with a vibrant community.
The First Annual Northeast Georgia Black Business Expo hosted by the Northeast Georgia Black Business Alliance emerges from a clear and growing need: to shine a spotlight on Black owned businesses, amplify their voices, and cultivate the support networks that drive sustainable growth.
In collaboration with, Athenian First Development Corporation (AFDC) and AADM Black Entrepreneurs Empowerment Network, organizers have curated a space where Black businesses can gain access resources for growth and development, connect with new customers and clients, collaborate with larger corporations and more.
What to expect?
11:00 AM | Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Workshop: How start your own business
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | The Story of Black & Minority Entrepreneurs. Documentary Screening & Community Discussion
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Financial Literacy & Empowerment Sessions
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Young Black Entrepreneurs Session
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Live Performances
Showcase of local talent (music, spoken word, or dance).
In addition to:
o Open Golf Demonstration
o Kids Zone
o Food Trucks and vendors
The Black Expo is more than an event—it is a movement toward economic equity, cultural pride, and lasting visibility.
We offer a curated space where Black businesses can:
- Connect with new customers and clients
- Access resources for growth and development
- Collaborate with larger corporations and institutions
- Inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs
By creating space for these businesses to be seen, celebrated, and supported, we are not
just lifting up individual brands—we are investing in a stronger, more inclusive Northeast
Georgia.
Audience: Entrepreneurs, Black Business owners and supporters, families, civic leaders, students, and professionals.