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Philadelphia’s Black business scene is a vital force, and on November 8, the Black Woman About Business Expo brings that energy to a single, powerful day of shopping, networking, and mentorship. Across our neighborhoods, Black-owned businesses keep culture alive, create jobs, and circulate dollars locally, even as local reporting underscores the need for more capital access and policy support to close persistent gaps.
If you’re a Black woman building a business, a creative seeking collaborators, or someone who wants to support locally owned Black businesses, circle November 8 on your calendar: the Black Woman About Business Expo returns to Philadelphia.
Source: The event page
“Join us for an empowering day of sisterhood, self-care, and celebration at the Black Woman About Business Expo 2025 – ‘Exhale & Elevate’,” the organizers share on the event page.
What to expect on November 8
The event is the Black Woman About Business Expo 2025 with the theme “Exhale & Elevate: A Celebration of Sisterhood, Strength & Success”.
- Date and time: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM (VIP Session noted on listings; some materials show a 2:45 PM start window for VIP activities).
- Venue: Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast, 9461 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19114.
- Admission: Free entry; registration encouraged via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-woman-about-business-expo-tickets-1625132748799.
- Organizer and contact: Hosted by Black Woman About Business/Leading Lady Dar; vendor and sponsor inquiries can be sent to darniecea@icloud.com and through organizer pages on Instagram and Facebook.
Highlights include a vendor marketplace, wellness lounge, spoken word, live DJ, and networking lounge, the “Exhale & Elevate” panel, VIP session, and awards celebrating outstanding women in business.
Why this Expo matters here
This Expo is a living example of cooperative economics: attendees buy from local Black- and woman-owned vendors, and those dollars stay in our neighborhoods and recirculate through Philly’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Real-time networking leads to deals and collaborations; founders, service providers, and buyers connect in one room designed to spark opportunities for Black women entrepreneurs in Philadelphia.
- Sales and visibility grow as vendors meet new customers, build repeat orders, and amplify their brands across social platforms and neighborhood networks.
- Mentorship and learning happen through the “Exhale & Elevate” panel and VIP experience focused on life, money, wellness, and entrepreneurship, the stamina, and strategy to scale.
Local reporting shows both the momentum and the gaps for Black-owned businesses in Philly, which is why targeted convenings like this Expo matter for capital-readiness, capacity-building, and community wealth.
Who should attend and how to make the most of it
Everyone across our African and African American community in Philadelphia is welcome, and a simple plan helps you get the most value from the day.
- Entrepreneurs and creators: arrive with a one-line pitch, bring cards and QR payments, set a show-day offer, and collect contacts for follow-up within 24 hours.
- Shoppers and supporters: make a buy-local list for holiday gifting, tag vendors on social to boost visibility, and ask about custom orders or corporate gifting.
- Students and early-career professionals: research a few vendors, introduce yourself with a clear ask, share a portfolio link, and send prompt follow-ups.
- Elders and community leaders: visit the networking lounge, share grant and community event leads, and connect at least one vendor with one concrete resource before you leave.
Travel and access tips: the venue lists the Roosevelt Boulevard address, on-site hotel amenities, and event listings note in-person programming and free parking; rideshare or carpool can help avoid mid-day congestion. The hotel venue typically provides ADA-compliant features; if you need accommodations, note this in your registration and contact the organizer ahead of time.
Resources and next steps
Register free: Eventbrite listing (add to calendar and get updates): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-woman-about-business-expo-tickets-1625132748799.
Vendor and sponsor interest: email darniecea@icloud.com and follow organizer updates on Instagram and Facebook for the latest availability and instructions.
Follow organizer pages: Instagram reels and posts share speaker spotlights, countdowns, and onsite highlights you can reshare to your network.
Local follow-up support after the Expo:
- SBA Philadelphia District Office: Counseling, workshops, and SBA-backed capital programs: https://www.sba.gov/district/philadelphia.
- African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE membership, networking, and visibility: https://membership.aachamber.com/member/newmemberapp and contacts at https://membership.aachamber.com/contact.
- Visit Philadelphia: Black-owned shops and boutiques directory to discover and list businesses: https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/black-owned-shops-and-boutiques-in-philadelphia/.
City of Philadelphia, find minority, woman, and disabled-owned businesses (useful for procurement and partnerships): https://www.phila.gov/services/business-self-employment/find-a-minority-woman-or-disabled-owned-business/.
Make a simple post-Expo plan: send three thank-you follow-ups, update your Link-in-Bio with bestsellers, and earmark time to apply for one program or cohort this week.
Let’s show up for Black women entrepreneurs in Philadelphia and turn enthusiasm into tangible support and opportunity for our neighbors.
Register free on Eventbrite, bring a friend, and meet us Saturday, November 8, 2025, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-woman-about-business-expo-tickets-1625132748799.
Anand Subramanian is a freelance photographer and content writer based out of Tamil Nadu, India. Having a background in Engineering always made him curious about life on the other side of the spectrum. He leapt forward towards the Photography life and never looked back. Specializing in Documentary and Portrait photography gave him an up-close and personal view into the complexities of human beings and those experiences helped him branch out from visual to words. Today he is mentoring passionate photographers and writing about the different dimensions of the art world.
