Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills

11/04/2026

Rest is Resistance… Rest to Rise...⁠
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There seems to be a theme here. 👀⁠
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As we head into the final stretch of the year, we're making space for a different kind of conversation. One that reminds us that rest, reflection, and renewal are just as important as the work we do and the goals we pursue. ⁠
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Welcome to The Art of Rest!⁠
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📚 The BEFH Book Club is meeting tomorrow, November 5, with Dr. Jurdene Coleman, to discuss Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey.⁠
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🌿 Grind & Growth: Rest to Rise is happening next Thursday, November 12, with Erica Forbes DNP. ⁠
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Join us for two opportunities to pause, reconnect, and remember that we don't have to burn ourselves out to bloom.⁠
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Let's make room for rest.⁠
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Register for the Book Club: https://bit.ly/RestisResistance⁠
Register for Rest to Rise: https://bit.ly/BEFHRest2Rise⁠
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11/04/2026

🍂 October brought new connections to BEFH!

We’re welcoming another group of entrepreneurs to the Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills community. Each new member brings their own story, vision, and gifts, and we’re glad to have them growing with us.

Help us give our October members a warm welcome! 🖤

11/03/2026

It’s Election Day! 🗳️ Hear from BEFH board member, Dr. Chaz Mailey & Manhattan Mental Health Services co-founder, on the psychology of voting!! If you haven’t yet, make time to exercise your right to vote today! 🙌🏾

On this Election Day, if you want to get a sense of what goes into the head, heart and gut of a voter's decision-making, spend an hour with a psychologist. Check the comments 👇🏼for podcast access.

10/29/2026

Growth isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes, it starts with giving yourself permission to pause. 🌿

Join us for our next Grind & Growth workshop, Rest to Rise, with Erica Forbes DNP! We’re making space to explore rest, renewal, and what it looks like to care for yourself while pursuing your goals.

Let’s talk about building success that’s sustainable, without burning ourselves out in the process.

Thursday, November 12 | 6:30–8:30 PM at the BEFH office!

Register here: https://bit.ly/BEFHRest2Rise

10/28/2026

The holidays can hold joy and grief at the same time.

Holi-Daze: When Grief Steals Your Joy is a virtual conversation with Phelica Glass, LSCSW, The Grief Counselor, about navigating the emotions that can surface during the holiday season.

Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a relationship, a life transition, or a dream that didn’t unfold as expected, this season can bring up feelings that are difficult to name or carry.

Together, we’ll explore ways to honor those feelings, manage expectations, practice self-compassion, and care for yourself through a complicated season.

You don’t have to pretend everything is okay, and you don’t have to carry it alone.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eGqXUQaKRxa3bvY4bTPZww

10/26/2026

Attention contractors and subcontractors! 🏗️🛠️
Join us for a No-Cost online training session on State Sales Tax for Construction Contractors, presented in partnership with the Kansas Department of Revenue.

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Online
🎟️ Cost: Free / No Cost
👉 Register today to protect your business and stay compliant!

10/25/2026

🌱 ROOTS TO WEALTH: PLANTING SEEDS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME!💚

What an incredible day of learning, connection, and community!

On Saturday, October 24, Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills hosted our inaugural 🌱 ROOTS TO WEALTH: A Family Financial Empowerment Summit, bringing families and community members together to gain the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to build stronger financial futures.

From understanding credit and exploring pathways to homeownership to protecting assets, building generational wealth, and introducing our young people to financial literacy and entrepreneurship, the day was all about turning knowledge into opportunity.

And the impact is already showing! 🙌🏾

✨ 100% of survey respondents reported feeling more confident making financial decisions.

✨ 89% learned about a financial resource, program, or professional they weren't previously aware of.

✨ Participants rated the summit an average of 4.7 out of 5!

These numbers represent something bigger than a successful event. They represent families gaining confidence, discovering new possibilities, and taking meaningful steps toward financial empowerment.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Fund for supporting this vision, Manhattan Area Technical College for partnering with us, and Commerce Bank for generously providing our K-State basketball giveaway packages.

To our incredible speakers, facilitators, community resource partners, volunteers, and every family who spent their Saturday with us: THANK YOU! You helped make this experience truly special.

At BEFH, we believe building generational wealth starts with access to knowledge, meaningful relationships, and opportunities for every generation to thrive.

📸 Here's our first look back at Roots to Wealth from Photographer, Rachel Shivers: Vibrant Life Photography

Learn together. Grow together. Build wealth together.🌱

Money Boss Mom
Amicus Wealth Partners- Financial Advisor: Willie Thomas II
Wilfred Gaye - Country Financial
Malmarili Tax Services
K-State Personal Financial Planning
Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills
Thriveflinthills

10/24/2026

🍽️ Thinking about starting or growing a food-based business?

Join us for “Food-Based Businesses: Opportunities and Challenges” to explore food laws, licensing requirements, funding sources, marketing channels, and common challenges. Get a clearer path forward with expert resources to help turn your food business idea into reality!

📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM | Online
💲 No Cost

👉 Register: Link in Bio!

10/24/2026

🌱💚 🌱 ROOTS TO WEALTH: A Family Financial Empowerment Summit IS TOMORROW!

We're excited to welcome families from across our community for a morning of financial education, connection, and conversations about building stronger financial futures and generational wealth!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Manhattan Area Technical College
Building 400 — Advanced Technology Building
3136 Dickens Ave., Manhattan, KS

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT:

💰 Financial education on credit, homeownership, financial planning, protecting your assets, and building generational wealth!

👶🏽FREE on-site childcare and engaging financial literacy activities for youth ages 0–18!

🥐 Complimentary breakfast and lunch

🤝 Community resource fair featuring local organizations

📚 Financial literacy resources, books, and giveaways

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Opportunities for the whole family to learn and grow together!

📣 REGISTRATION UPDATE

Advance registration is officially CLOSED! We're grateful for the wonderful response from our community.

Didn't get a chance to register? Walk-ins are welcome as space allows! Please note that meals and event materials will be available while supplies last.

📍 ATTENDING TOMORROW? PLEASE REVIEW THE SCHEDULE & CAMPUS MAP BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!

👉🏽 SWIPE THROUGH THIS POST to see the full event schedule and campus map!

🗓️ CHECK THE SCHEDULE so you know what sessions are happening and when. From credit and homeownership to protecting your assets and building generational wealth, there's something for everyone!

🚗 CHECK THE MAP so you know exactly where to go! The summit is in Building 400 — the Advanced Technology Building.

✅ Parking is available directly in front of Building 400.

📲 SAVE THIS POST so you can easily pull up the schedule and directions when you arrive tomorrow!

We're looking forward to a wonderful morning of learning, growing, and building community together!

A special thank-you to the Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Fund for supporting this event and Manhattan Area Technical College for partnering with us.

🌱 Learn together. Grow together. Build wealth together.