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Thank You to EVERYONE who supported the Black Owned Business Expo!
-Jasmine, J’Aaron, Sierra, Christa
See a list of the participating businesses linked below
Thank you to our sponsors!
Greater Bentonville Chamber of Commerce
FAYETTEVILLE
The KUAF Lunch Hour Featuring Dazz and Brie September 1st
Throwback Bash September 1st
REGGAE ON THE ROOFTOP SEPTEMBER 2ND
The Music of Sam Cooke starring Bradd Marquis Sept. 7
Stand Up Comedy at Hubbard Clothing Friday, September 8 · 9 - 10:30pm CDT
Second Saturday Vintage Mini Market September 9th
Little Ladies Etiquette Workshop Sept 10th
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. hosts Inaugural Johnny Lee Jones Jr. Memorial Scholarship Gala September 16th
Beginner’s Workshop coming September 23rd
Music Moves Hosts Gospel Celebration - September 24th
@georgesmajesticlounge is the place to be for Tina Turner fans on September 30th!
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Gospel & Soul Night at Railyard Live - September 1st
Coloring Twelve September 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Stand Up Comedy with Joe Mean Sept 2nd at The Shire
Michael Fields Jr September 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Reggae and AfroBeats September 2nd Crown Hookah Lounge 9:00pm
Rodney Block Collective September 8 @ 7:00 pm
Jeron Marshall September 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Railyard Live presented by iHeartRadio Haus of Untz Sep 14th 2023 7:00 PM
Shawn Holt September 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Valarie & Wallstreet September 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Branjae Live At Turnbow September 28th
Funk Factory @ The Railyard Live - September 29th
BENTONVILLE
Unwind and recharge in style with MoPros and Robyn Jordan
Join us in the Tower Bar on Wednesday, September 13
AWOL ERIZKU AND DEBORAH WILLIS TALK/LECTURE | FERMENTATION HALL
SEP 14, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Father Daughter Dance Saturday, September 23
SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2023 | BENTONVILLE, AR | FOR MUSIC + ART + TECHNOLOGY
Ephrat Asherie Dance is bringing together award-winning dance legends to perform and teach at a variety of programs from September 26 to October 1 at the Momentary. Learn more about the different ways that you can experience live breaking, hip-hop, house, and vogue showcases live and in-person!
FILM SCREENING AND ARTIST CONVERSATION | CHECK YOUR BODY AT THE DOOR
EPHRAT ASHERIE DANCE PERFORMANCE | UNDERSCORED
SEP 29 – 30, 7 PM | OCT 1, 2 PM
DANCE WORKSHOP | SHAKE-A-LEG WITH EPHRAT AND ARCHIE
A night of local soul and indie hip hop! Performances by @phalco_troutman @oplexmusic and @jasperloganraps. Free entry! Saturday, September 30th at @cache_artist_studios
Miscellaneous
Club DJ-Every Monday
Dance Fitness for Everybody
Every Thursday
Did you know every Thursday at Starlight Skatium is Adult Skate Night? With DJ Mixx Tenn on the 1's and 2's you can get your roll bounce on from 8pm to 11pm.
Business Resource Corner
Hey everyone! We have some exciting news to share! Our Winter Accelerator program application is now open and we want YOU to join us!
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or already have a startup idea, this program is designed to help you thrive in the business world. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn from industry experts, gain valuable insights, and make invaluable connections. Apply now and let your entrepreneurial journey take flight!
Community Announcements
The Northwest Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council is initiating a groundbreaking community-wide initiative designed to amplify the voices of the Black community across Northwest Arkansas.
"The State of Black NWA” census project will help us gain a deeper understanding of the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas, with a particular focus on members of the Black community.
This comprehensive census, supported by a grant from the Community Engagement Fund at the Arkansas Community Foundation and funding from The Excellerate Foundation, provides an unparalleled opportunity to encapsulate the perspectives of their “beloved community” aiming to elevate their diverse needs and aspirations within the rapidly growing NWA region.
https://www.nwamlk.org/the-state-of-black-nwa
Black-Owned NWA Shoppable Directory
We celebrate, amplify, and highlight Black Owned Businesses 24/7. Black Owned NWA is excited to announce our partnership with Pebble to develop a shoppable directory for Black Owned Businesses in the region.
Shop Here:https://pebble.shop/community/black-owned-nwa
Join Here:https://shopwithpebble.com/login?r=%2Faccount%2Finvitation%2F09b27cb2-b040-4c13-9d69-0974d548f5ee
Black-Owned NWA Social Media Highlight
Want to be featured on BlackOwnedNWA?
We can't express how excited we are to feature local black-owned brands and the owners behind them! Featuring you and your business is truly a privilege and we appreciate your time. The goal of BlackOwnedNWA is to be a resource of all things Black excellence in the region.
To be featured on BlackOwnedNWA's Instagram and Facebook page:
Step 1- Email us your responses to the interview questions below jazzyjaenwa@gmail.com
Step 2- Send us the highest quality pictures of you, your service/product, and location if applicable
Step 3- Include the best way for our followers to find you (i.e. social media handles)
Interview Questions
1- Tell us about yourself. (This should be written in the first person as you will be introducing yourself to the BlackOwnedNWA community) Give us 4-6 sentences that showcase the best of you!
Prompts: Your name, where you are originally from, how long you've lived in the area, etc.
2- Tell us about your business.
3- Why did you start your business?
4- What advice would you give other Black entrepreneurs starting out, especially in Northwest Arkansas?
5-What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve ever been given?
What to expect:
You’ll be featured on the BlackOwnedNWA Instagram 2 to 6 weeks after we receive your information!