ST. PAUL · MINNEAPOLIS

Uniting and empowering Black-owned business across Minnesota.

We bring Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals together — connecting our community to capital, visibility, and each other to build lasting economic power.

Free to join · Monthly visibility · 5+ partner organizations

Black Business Network Food Truck Fridays 2026 Season Finale: Buy Black Friday. Skip the big boxes — do your Black Friday on Payne Ave. Friday, November 27, 3–8 PM, 901 Payne Ave, Saint Paul. Free admission. Sponsored by University of St. Thomas Family Business Center, East Side Funders Group, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, Kwik Trip, Payne Driver, EVIE, Payne-Phalen Community Council and Southeast Community Organization (SECO). See Featured Activations.

Buy Black FridayFri, Nov 27 · 3–8 PM · 901 Payne Ave, Saint Paul · Free

RSVP FREE for Buy Black Friday, November 27, on Eventbrite

Small Business Family Adoption: help us support Black-owned small business families this holiday season. Campaign ends December 20, 2026. Direct supporters: East Side Funders Group, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union and Kwik Trip.

Donate to Small Business Family Adoption on Givebutter Adopt a Family — partner commitment form on Jotform

WHO WE SERVE

Built for everyone moving Black Minnesota forward

Whether you run a business, are building one, or want to invest in the community — there’s a place for you here.

Black-owned businesses

Get discovered in our directory, find funding, and grow with a community that buys Black.

Entrepreneurs & startups

Tap into capital, workshops, and visibility opportunities to launch and scale your idea.

Professionals & partners

Connect, mentor, and invest in Minnesota's Black economy through events and sponsorship.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

News & updates

THEME

Monthly theme: Tech & Innovation

Buy Black this season. In November, shop Black-owned, support small-business families, and close out Food Truck Fridays at Buy Black Friday on Friday, Nov 27.

EVENT

Food Truck Fridays — Buy Black Friday, Nov 27

Next up: Food Truck Fridays, Friday, November 13, 3–8 PM at 901 Payne Ave. Food trucks, Black-owned retail vendors, and community. Season finale: Buy Black Friday on Friday, November 27.

NEWSLETTER

September Newsletter is out

Business Growth + Expansion — business support, current funding and resources, new community opportunities, fall activations, and pathways for holiday sales.

GET INVOLVED

Now recruiting board members

We’re growing our board — finance, legal, nonprofit governance, and fundraising.

NEW

Food Truck Fridays Promo Tools

Make your own Food Truck Fridays graphic in 30 seconds — food truck, vendor, partner, or sponsor. Add your logo, pick your Friday, download it ready to post.

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