3rd Annual BIPOC Business Expo
About the 2024 BIPOC Business Expo
3rd Annual BIPOC Business Expo
This Year’s Expo Theme: “Setting Up Your Business for Success”
Date: Thursday June 13, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST
Events Location: 1256 Penn Ave. N, Suite Suite 5100 & 4800 Minneapolis, MN 55411
Resource Center Location: Suite 5100
Awards Ceremony Location: Suite 4800
2024 BIPOC Business Expo
The BIPOC Business Resource Center:
This center is a hub where governmental, public, and private entities come together, all committed to empowering BIPOC business owners. Available resources include business planning, marketing, finance, access to capital, legal services, technology support, and much more. It’s an exceptional opportunity for business owners to meet stakeholders in person, learn about various products and services, and establish meaningful connections.
The First BIPOC Business Awards
Celebrate the achievements of BIPOC businesses at our inaugural awards ceremony. Eligible business owners will also have the chance to participate in a raffle drawing, with the opportunity to win a cash prize of at least $3,000.
The BIPOC Business Resource Center
The resource center is an exhibit of government, public and private entities that are intentional about providing resources to BIPOC businesses that will empower these business owners to set up their business for success. These resources include business planning, marketing, finance, access to capital, legal, Technology and so much more! This is an opportunity for business owners to meet with stakeholders in person, gain insights into the products and services they offer and establish meaningful connections.
The First BIPOC Business Awards
BIPOC business owners will get an opportunity to enter in our inaugural raffle drawing offering a chance at winning a cash prize of at least $3,000. To enter the competition, eligible businesses must adhere to the following criteria.
Eligibility Criteria for the BIPOC Business Awards
- Complete the awards entry form. Click here to win $3,000
- Must have registered as a business prior to January 31, 2023.
- Must complete the Federal Department of Treasury BOI report at the time of entry.
- Attend one 90-minute, in-person access-to-capital preparation course offered by IFRI-TRYV prior to the expo. Three courses will be available, designed to help business owners understand the lending process and assess their loan readiness.
- Must have in-person representation at the expo to qualify for the prize.
Agenda
3:00 PM - Doors Open
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM - BIPOC Business Resource Cente
Explore exhibits from a range of entities focused on providing essential resources for setting up your business for success.
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM - BIPOC Business Awards:
- 5:45 PM to 6:15 PM: “Getting Down to Business” – An open Q&A session with seasoned business experts serving as panelists.
- 6:15 PM to 6:30 PM: Announcement of Raffle Winners.
- 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM: Network & Connect – A great opportunity to build connections within the community.
7:00 PM - Doors Close
For more information, contact [email protected]
Ticket sales start on March 15, 2024 at 12am: Get Expo Ticket
Platinum Sponsorship Package- $3,000
Sponsorship Benefits Include:
- Sponsorship dollars contribute to cash prizes for “The First BIPOC Business Awards.”
- Sponsors are acknowledged as grantor during awards ceremony Sponsors are granted permission to use “BIPOC Business Expo” tagline on any advertising.
- Logo treatment on ifritryv.org and web link will be included in all email campaigns, promotional flyers and media coverage.
- Logo treatment on photo ops banner.
- Banner Ad and logo linked to sponsor’s website from Expo page on IFRI-TRYV website.
- Special on stage acknowledgement during the awards.
- Sponsors will receive a table in the resource center to exhibit their organization products and services. Vendor package will include 1 Vendor table (30in wide x 6ft long) and 2 chairs per vendor table.
- Access to over 100 BIPOC business owners within IFRI-TRYV’s network.
- Sponsor events/programs to be included in IFRI-TRYV’s content calendar until 12/31/2024. Sponsors must provide content and supporting graphics at least two weeks prior to the set event.
- Sponsor to be featured in an 1-3 minute video that will highlight their specific organization and the program(s) that they currently offer. Our team will coordinate filming date, time and locations prior to filming.
- Receive a BIPOC Expo Swag Bag containing (T-Shirt, Cap, Pen, NotePad, etc)
Community Partnership Package - $1,000
- Sponsorship dollars contribute to cash prizes for “The First BIPOC Business Awards.”
- Sponsors are acknowledged as grantor during awards ceremony
- Sponsors are granted permission to use “BIPOC Business Expo” tagline on any advertising.
- Logo treatment on ifritryv.org and web link will be included in all email campaigns, promotional flyers and media coverage.
- Logo treatment on photo ops banner.
- Banner Ad and logo linked to sponsor’s website from Expo page on IFRI-TRYV website.
- Special on stage acknowledgement during the awards.
- Sponsors will receive a table in the resource center to exhibit their organization products and services. Vendor package will include 1 Vendor table (30in wide x 6ft long) and 2 chairs per vendor table.
- Access to over 100 BIPOC business owners within IFRI-TRYV’s network.
- Sponsor events/programs to be included in IFRI-TRYV’s content calendar until 12/31/2024. Sponsors must provide content and supporting graphics at least two weeks prior to the set event.
- Sponsor to be featured in an 1-3 minute video that will highlight their specific organization and the program(s) that they currently offer. Our team will coordinate filming date, time and locations prior to filming.
- Receive a BIPOC Expo Swag Bag containing (T-Shirt, Cap, Pen, NotePad, etc)
Vendor Package - $500.00 registration fee
- This fee applies to independent contractors and non-legacy organizations that are intentional about providing tangible outcomes to BIPOC business in Minnesota.
- Vendors will receive a table in the resource center to exhibit their organization products and services. Vendor packages include 1 Vendor table (30in wide x 6ft long) and 2 chairs per vendor table.
- Logo Treatment on ifritryv.org and web link will be included in all email campaigns, promotional flyers and media coverage.
- Access to over 100 BIPOC business owners within IFRI-TRYV’s network.
