Black-Owned NWA Business Expo

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Black Owned Business Month other than buying from Black Owned Businesses.

From indulging in delectable bites to discovering handcrafted gems, we love celebrating community and creativity.

The Black Owned NWA Expo isn’t just an event—it’s a movement!

Vision
To highlight Black businesses, events, and resources to support quality of life for Arkansas residents within the Black Diaspora and beyond.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a physical and digital platform for Black Businesses to thrive in the NW Arkansas region.

Our Why
Purpose
We are dedicated to driving the development and promotion of local Black Businesses, the building of generational Black Wealth, and the overall celebration of the diaspora.

Focus
According to “The Road to Wealth” report published by Prosperity Now and the Institute for Policy Studies, the median wealth of Black Americans is projected to fall to $0 by the year 2053 if current trends continue.

Our Goal

Support
Connect new businesses to buyers for growth
Influence travel, tourism and talent retention
Showcase businesses to help build wealth locally

Amplify
Equip new founders with tools to scale
Create more connected spaces to close biases
Drive change that challenges systemic exclusion