Work With Shop Black Fest
Partner with an organization building real pathways for Black-owned businesses and local communities.
Shop Black Fest works with organizations that want to support small businesses in a real, visible, and meaningful way.
We bring together entrepreneurs, customers, and community — and we make it easy for partners to show up, connect, and make an impact without starting from scratch.
If you’re looking for a trusted partner with reach, structure, and a proven track record, you’re in the right place.
Who we work with
We collaborate with:
City agencies & economic development organizations
Banks, CDFIs, and financial institutions
Corporate brands & local companies
Media partners & community organizations
Foundations and funders focused on equity and impact
Whether your goal is visibility, community engagement, or economic impact — we help you meet people where they already are.
Why partners choose Shop Black Fest
We bring the people
Real businesses. Real customers. Real community.
Shop Black Fest brings together Black-owned businesses, local shoppers, tourists, and community leaders — all in one place.
Partners don’t have to guess where to find the audience. We’ve already built it
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We turn support into action
Not just logos — real connection and real impact.
We help partners show up in ways that actually matter — through events, programs, and community experiences that people engage with and remember.
That means more than visibility. It means trust, participation, and results.
Typical difficulties that we can solve
Event Partnerships
Be present at Shop Black Fest through on-site activations, booths, programming, or branded experiences.
Program Support
Support vendor education, training, or small business initiatives that help entrepreneurs grow beyond the event.
Content & Storytelling
Partner on storytelling that highlights local businesses, impact, and community outcomes.
Content & Storytelling
Partner on storytelling that highlights local businesses, impact, and community outcomes
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City & Community Collaborations
Work with us on pilots, roundtables, research, or initiatives that strengthen the small business pipeline.
We handle the logistics. You focus on showing up and making an impact.
