Shop the showcase
Explore Black-owned businesses, discover products and services, and meet the people behind them. The vendor showcase is planned to offer free admission.
Presented by
4th annual • February 2027
Milwaukee Black
Business ExpoCelebrating enterprise.
Strengthening community.
Join business owners, community leaders, and supporters for shopping, practical workshops, and meaningful connections. Presented by The Empowerment Group LLC.
4TH ANNUALMILWAUKEE • WI
FEBRUARY
2027
MILWAUKEE BLACK
BUSINESS EXPO
BUSINESS EXPO
THE EMPOWERMENT GROUP LLCALL ARE WELCOME
SHOP BLACK-OWNED / LEARN / CONNECT / BUILD COMMUNITY
More than a marketplace
A platform for business.
A place for community.
Presented by The Empowerment Group LLC, the Expo brings business owners, community leaders, and supporters together. Everyone is welcome.
Learn something powerful
Join practical workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Two breakout rooms are planned, with four 40-minute sessions in each room.
Build your network
Start the day with a networking brunch, hear from a keynote speaker, and connect with business owners and community resources.
Make a day of it
The event program.
Plan your experience.
From morning conversations to an afternoon of discovery, there’s room to connect at every turn.
PROPOSED PROGRAM • SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATIONNetworking brunch
Meet fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Welcome & keynote
Announcements and an inspiring start to the day.
Vendor showcase
Ongoing shopping, business connections, and community resources.
Workshop series
Hourly sessions in Room A and Room B, running alongside the showcase.
Workshop 1 • Rooms A & B
Topics and speakers to be announced.
Workshop 2 • Rooms A & B
Topics and speakers to be announced.
Workshop 3 • Rooms A & B
Topics and speakers to be announced.
Workshop 4 • Rooms A & B
Topics and speakers to be announced.
Your place in the Expo
Participate in the Expo.
Make your next connection.
Help create a day that puts Milwaukee businesses and community connections in the spotlight.
Business owners
Vendor registration
Introduce your products and services, meet new customers, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs at the vendor showcase.
Complete a vendor application for review. Choose Early Bird Vendor, Early Bird VIP Vendor Package, General Vendor, or VIP Vendor Package and pay through Square. General vendor pricing applies after December 31, 2026.
Start vendor applicationSponsors & community partners
Sponsors & community partners
Support local entrepreneurship through sponsorship, resource sharing, or community participation.
Community partners tabling an information booth or speaking are planned to participate at no charge.
Discuss a partnershipPlan your visit
A few things
to know.
When and where is the Expo?
The 4th Annual Milwaukee Black Business Expo is planned for February 2027 in Milwaukee. The exact date and venue are awaiting final confirmation.
Is everyone welcome?
Yes! Everyone is welcome to shop Black-owned businesses, connect with community resources, and support Milwaukee entrepreneurs.
How much does it cost to attend?
Free admission is planned for the vendor showcase and resource area. Networking brunch, workshop series, and VIP ticket details will be announced with registration.
Can I register or purchase tickets now?
Vendor applications are available for review. Applications do not reserve a booth. Vendor package payment links are available on the vendor page. General vendor pricing applies after December 31, 2026. Attendee tickets remain pending; vendor payments are nonrefundable.
Who is organizing the event?
The Expo is presented by The Empowerment Group LLC, led by Rita Malone. People. Purpose. Progress.
Milwaukee Black Business Expo 2027
Our businesses.
Our community. Our future.
Come out and support Milwaukee Black Business Expo in February 2027.