Annual BIPOC Business Expo
Theme: Unity in Diversity: Pathways to Prosperity
Date & Time: June 5th, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We are thrilled to invite you to the 4th Annual BIPOC Business Expo & Awards, hosted by IFRI-TRYV under the theme “Unity in Diversity, Pathway to Prosperity.” Join us on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Mosaic Event Center in Minneapolis for a day dedicated to enhancing productivity and providing stability for underprivileged and underserved BIPOC businesses across the globe. Our mission is to create opportunities that foster economic growth, promote equity, and build a sustainable future for the communities we serve.
Expo Agenda:
12:00PM: Doors Open/Lunch
2:00PM: Pitch Competition
3:00PM: Uniting Distant Stars Live/Silent Auction Announcement
4:00PM: Sponsors Presentation
5:00PM: IFRI-TRYV’s Year in Review
5:20PM: Empowerment Message by Keynote Speaker
5:40PM: Pitch Competition Winners Announced
6:00PM: Entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and Networking
Event Highlights:
- Kickoff Lunch: Enjoy a selection of dishes from local BIPOC restaurants and caterers.
- Pitch Competition: Watch as five BIPOC businesses compete for a cash prize, showcasing their innovative solutions and business acumen..
- 5 accredited industry leaders to serve as our guest judges for the pitch competition.
- Stakeholders and major sponsors will have the opportunity to speak directly to
attendees about the products and/or services they offer to BIPOC businesses.
- We will also use this opportunity to let attendees know what our organization accomplished in the 2024 calendar year and what’s to come in the remainder of 2025.
- Guest Speaker: We are honored to have Jackie Berry as our motivational guest speaker. Jackie was the previous managing broker of the Edina Realty Downtown Minneapolis office and is on the Diversity and Inclusion Team. She actively serves on the Board of Directors for the Minneapolis Area Realtors and is a founding coalition member of Just Deeds: https://justdeeds.org/. She is also the first woman of color to manage an Edina Realty firm.
- Silent and Live Auctions: Participate in our auctions to raise funds for IFRI-TRYV Liberia and our partner vocational school, Uniting Distant Stars. You can learn more about UDS here: https://www.unitingdistantstars.com.
- Networking Happy Hour: Connect with over 200 BIPOC business owners and industry leaders to expand your network and find collaborative opportunities.
Tickets
Non-Member
General Admission for non-member of IFRI-TRYV Business Network-
Full Day Access
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Event Souvenir
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Full Lunch and Beverages
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Happy Hour hors d'oeuvres and 2 drink tickets per guest
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Early Bird Tickets available at $100
Network Member
General Admission for members of IFRI-TRYV Business Network-
Full Day Access
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Event Souvenir
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Full Lunch and Beverages
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Happy Hour hors d'oeuvres and 2 drink tickets per guest
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Early Bird Tickets available at $175
Sponsorship Opportunities
Empowerment Sponsorship – $5,000
- 10 event tickets, meals, hors d’oeuvres, and 2 drink tickets per guest.
- Promotional benefits including logo placement, special stage acknowledgment, and more.
- Regular shout-outs and features on our social media platforms leading up to and following the event.
- Year-round visibility on the IFRI-TRYV website as a featured sponsor.
- Feature in a 1–3-minute promotional video. Our team will coordinate filming dates, time, and locations prior to filming.
- Inclusion in IFRI-TRYV’s content calendar and promotional materials.
- Access to the IFRI-TRYV BIPOC Business Network for 1 year at no cost.
- An exclusive 10-minute speaking opportunity during the event to directly engage with attendees to showcase their products/services.
Community Partner Donation – $2,500
- 5 event tickets, meals, hors d’oeuvres, and 2 drink tickets per guest.
- Promotional benefits including logo placement, special stage acknowledgment, and more.
- Regular shout-outs and features on our social media platforms leading up to and following the event.
- Year-round visibility on the IFRI-TRYV website as a featured sponsor.
- Feature in a 1–3-minute promotional video. Our team will coordinate filming dates, time, and locations prior to filming.
- Inclusion in IFRI-TRYV’s content calendar and promotional materials.
- Access to the IFRI-TRYV BIPOC Business Network for 1 year at no cost.
Non-profit Partner Donation – $1,500
- 5 event tickets, meals, hors d’oeuvres, and 2 drink tickets per guest.
- Special stage acknowledgment, and more.
- Regular shout-outs and features on our social media platforms leading up to and following the event.
- Year-round visibility on the IFRI-TRYV website as a featured sponsor.
- Inclusion in IFRI-TRYV’s content calendar and promotional materials.
- Access to the IFRI-TRYV BIPOC Business Network for 1 year at no cost.
Interested in Sponsoring? Email us at [email protected] or click the button below.
2025 BIPOC Business Expo Catering Opportunity:
We’re thrilled to invite Minnesota-based caterers to participate in the annual BIPOC Business Expo on June 5th, 2025. This year’s theme, “Unity in Diversity: Pathways to Prosperity,” celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of our community. Join us by showcasing your unique dishes as a main dish, side, or dessert vendor. Fill out this form to express your interest in participating.
