Black Excellence Expo
| When |
Feb 28, 2026
from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM |
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| Where | 125 Live |
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Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Location: 125 LIVE
Time: 12 PM to 4 PM
Black-owned and minority-owned businesses are critical engines of local economic growth, job creation, and community vitality. In Rochester, the situation is especially urgent, as our community has very few Black-owned businesses, limiting opportunities for wealth-building and long-term economic stability.
The economic case is clear. A Citibank report estimates that gaps in business ownership have cost the U.S. economy $2.9 trillion in recent years. While Black-owned businesses grew by 14.3% in 2021, significant barriers remain. At the current pace, it could take 80 years for business ownership to reflect population levels. Closing this gap could generate 600,000 new businesses, 5 million jobs, and $2.9 trillion in revenue nationwide.
For the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, achieving economic stability is a strategic priority. Initiatives like the Black Excellence Expo directly support this goal by uplifting local entrepreneurs, expanding opportunity, and strengthening our regional economy.
