Saturday, July 20, 2024
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Santa Fe College
3000 NW 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL
the expo ABOUT
THE 2024 BLACK BUSINESS EXPO: SHOWCASING BLACK AND MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES
We are excited to present The 2024 Black Business Expo, in partnership with Santa Fe College. The Expo is a dynamic event dedicated to celebrating and promoting the achievements of Black-owned businesses in our community. This inaugural expo will take place on Saturday, July 20th at Santa Fe College.
The Black Business Expo will serve as a platform for fostering collaboration, highlighting innovative products and services, and providing valuable networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, professionals, and the public to support and engage with Black-owned businesses.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS FACILITATED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS
As part of The Expo, we are excited to present insightful panel discussions featuring industry experts sharing their invaluable knowledge and experiences. Exhibitors will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in these discussions, gaining powerful insights that can propel their businesses to new heights.
EMPOWERING BLACK BUSINESSES, INSPIRING SUCCESS
Attendees can explore a wide range of businesses and services, discover innovative products, and connect with industry professionals. Participating exhibitors will showcase their unique contributions to the local economy and offer exciting promotions and discounts exclusively for expo visitors.
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone who simply wants to support and celebrate Black-owned businesses, we warmly welcome you to join us and be part of this remarkable event.
LAURENCE ANDREWS Coordinator – SF Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED) 530 W. University Ave, DB113 Gainesville, FL 32601 352-395-5053 sfcollege.edu/incubators
the panelists
JOE CIRULLI Owner of Gainesville Health and Fitness Centers www.ghfc.com/joe joe.cirulli@ghfc.com
ANGELA HOWARD President & CEO, North Central Florida YMCA info@ncfymca.org
ZERIAH K. FOLSTON City of Gainesville, Equal Opportunity Director folstonzk@cityofgainesville.org
GLAESER Owner of LogoKick.com
4th
FL
JOHN SANCHEZ
SVP Commercial Banking, Capital City Bank 5200-A West Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32607
M 352-339-4635 O 352-339-7495 F 352-339-7511
CALEENA SHIRLEY BBIF
Regional Director-North Florida 407-649-4780 cshirley@bbif.com
every Community
• Woven Shirts
• Polos/Knits
• T-shirts/Active
• Infant/Toddler
• Caps
• Bags
• Accessories
• Fleece
• Outerwear
• Workwear
• Medical Wear
• Pants & Shorts
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Black Professionals Expo
Encouraging and inspiring professionals to reach for leadership positions in their chosen industries Professionals, business owners, executives and community leaders are welcome to participate in this multi-day event of networking, connecting, career development and personal and professional growth.
SYNERGY
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Dream. Build.
Thrive.
Santa Fe College invites you to launch and grow your business or non-profit with The Center for Innovation and Economic Development. CIED serves the entrepreneurial innovators of greater Gainesville. Fueling dreams big and small, CIED offers professional consulting, specialized training, and use of resources like offices, workstations, meeting and event spaces, recording studio, catering kitchen and more. Move from concept to startup and beyond with CIED. sfcollege.edu/incubators
