Case Western Reserve University is hosting a Black Business Expo tomorrow, Tuesday, June 20 from 12:30 to 6p in ballroom of the Tinkham Veale University Center, 11038 Bellflower Rd [44106].

The event, running concurrently with the university’s Juneteenth celebration, is being sponsored by the school’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement in what the office hopes will become an annual event.

The Expo will showcase black businesses from around Greater Cleveland while giving vendors the resources to enhance their businesses. 

“By participating in the Expo, black business owners will get an exclusive opportunity prior to the public event to network and learn from financial literacy experts from TIAA Financial Services, Cleveland’s Real Black Friday black-owned business initiative and The President’s Council,” said Diversity Program Manager Tiara Sargeant, one of the lead organizers of the event. 

The public is encouraged to attend and learn about these vendors’ offerings and perhaps even purchase products and services.

“It is our hope that this expo will provide valuable information and product exposure for black businesses,” said Heather Burton, associate vice president and senior director for faculty and institutional diversity. “We are committed to implementing projects and programs that not only provide services but also provide information and education. The business expo is a time both to learn the business of being a business and to garner customer support.

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