Black Business Network

Black Business Network Strengthening and educating Black-owned businesses in Saint Paul through a Black-led network.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to strengthening Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals in Minnesota through connection, education, advocacy, resources, and sustainable economic development. We foster economic growth, community collaboration, entrepreneurship, and land ownership by providing resources, mentorship, and education.

TODAY — FOOD. BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS. FREE BUSINESS HELP.Food Truck Fridays: Business Growth + Expansion is happening toda...
10/02/2026

TODAY — FOOD. BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS. FREE BUSINESS HELP.

Food Truck Fridays: Business Growth + Expansion is happening today from 3–8 PM at 901 Payne Ave.

Come for the food. Shop Black-owned. Bring a business question.

🔥 Black-owned food + marketplace businesses
💼 Free 20-minute consultations
🤝 Business Resource Hub
🍽️ Complimentary sponsored meals for registered business owners and providers while supplies last
🆓 Free admission

TODAY · 3–8 PM
901 Payne Ave · Saint Paul

Consultation spots may still be available: https://buff.ly/gcUg8KG

TOMORROW ON PAYNE. 🔥Food Truck Fridays: Business Growth + Expansion is happening Friday, October 2 from 3–8 PM at 901 Pa...
10/02/2026

TOMORROW ON PAYNE. 🔥

Food Truck Fridays: Business Growth + Expansion is happening Friday, October 2 from 3–8 PM at 901 Payne Ave.

Come eat. Shop Black-owned. Connect with community. And if you’re building a business, bring the question you actually need help answering.

💼 Free 20-minute business consultations
🍽️ Black-owned food trucks
🛍️ Marketplace businesses
🤝 Community resources
💆 Chair Massage
🆓 Free admission

📍 901 Payne Ave · Saint Paul
🗓️ Friday, Oct. 2 · 3–8 PM

🎟️ Event details / RSVP:
https://www.esaba.org/events/p/event/40075/food-truck-fridays-business-growth-expansion

💼 Book a free business consultation:
[email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]

Walk-up consultations may also be available as capacity allows.

TOMORROW. What does your business need next?Pick one area. Book 20 minutes. Bring a real business question.💰 Capital + F...
10/01/2026

TOMORROW. What does your business need next?

Pick one area. Book 20 minutes. Bring a real business question.

💰 Capital + Financial Readiness
🏛️ Government Contracts + Procurement
👥 Hiring + Workforce
💻 Tech + Business Protection
⚙️ Operations + Systems

Then stay for Food Truck Fridays — Black-owned food, marketplace businesses and community from 3–8 PM.

Friday, Oct. 2 · 901 Payne Ave · FREE

Book tonight: https://buff.ly/gcUg8KG

Your business can grow faster than your systems.If workflows are messy, processes live in your head, or you’re trying to...
10/01/2026

Your business can grow faster than your systems.

If workflows are messy, processes live in your head, or you’re trying to build operations that can actually scale, bring that question tomorrow.

Operations + Systems consultations cover:
Workflows · Business processes · Organizational systems · Scaling operations

Free 20-minute consultations at the BBN Business Growth Resource Hub.

Tomorrow · Oct. 2 · 3–8 PM · 901 Payne Ave

Book: https://buff.ly/gcUg8KG

What would happen to your business if your systems went down tomorrow?October 2, get free support around:Cybersecurity ·...
09/30/2026

What would happen to your business if your systems went down tomorrow?

October 2, get free support around:
Cybersecurity · Business continuity · Legal structure · Contracts · Protecting your business

This is practical business help — not a presentation.

Bring the question you actually need answered.

Oct. 2 · 3–8 PM · 901 Payne Ave · FREE

Book: https://buff.ly/gcUg8KG

Growing your business also means figuring out people.If you’re hiring, trying to retain employees, navigating disability...
09/29/2026

Growing your business also means figuring out people.

If you’re hiring, trying to retain employees, navigating disability-inclusive hiring, or looking for workforce resources, bring your question to the Resource Hub on October 2.

20 minutes. One focused question. A real next step.

Fri. Oct. 2 · 3–8 PM · 901 Payne Ave

Book: https://buff.ly/gcUg8KG

Want to do business with government but don’t know where to start?October 2 is your chance to sit down with people who w...
09/28/2026

Want to do business with government but don’t know where to start?

October 2 is your chance to sit down with people who work inside procurement, government contracting and business support.

Ask about:
Selling to government · Vendor registration · Procurement readiness · Regulatory navigation · Employer tax questions

Free 20-minute consultations.

Oct. 2 · 3–8 PM · 901 Payne Ave

Book: https://buff.ly/gcUg8KG

Have a financing question you keep putting off?Bring it.On October 2, business owners can book a free 20-minute Capital ...
09/27/2026

Have a financing question you keep putting off?

Bring it.

On October 2, business owners can book a free 20-minute Capital + Financial Readiness consultation covering financing questions, cash flow, financial readiness and community capital.

Come with one focused question. Leave with a clearer next step.

Fri. Oct. 2 · 3–8 PM
901 Payne Ave · Saint Paul
FREE

Book: https://buff.ly/gcUg8KG

15 providers. 5 business support areas. Free 20-minute consultations.On October 2, we’re bringing business support direc...
09/26/2026

15 providers. 5 business support areas. Free 20-minute consultations.

On October 2, we’re bringing business support directly into community.

Choose what your business needs help with:
Capital + Financial Readiness
Government Contracts + Procurement
Hiring + Workforce
Tech + Business Protection
Operations + Systems

This isn’t a seminar. Bring a real question, sit down with someone who works in that area, and leave with a next step.

Oct. 2 · 3–8 PM · 901 Payne Ave · FREE

Reserve your consultation: https://buff.ly/gcUg8KG
On Instagram, you can also scan the QR in the graphic.

NEW DATE. SAME PURPOSE.Food Truck Fridays: Business Growth + Expansion is happening Friday, October 2 at 901 Payne Ave.C...
09/25/2026

NEW DATE. SAME PURPOSE.

Food Truck Fridays: Business Growth + Expansion is happening Friday, October 2 at 901 Payne Ave.

Come eat. Shop Black-owned. Connect with business resources. And get actual help with what your business needs next.

🔥 Black-owned food + marketplace businesses
💼 Free 20-minute business consultations
🤝 15 Resource Hub providers
🍽️ Book business support + receive a complimentary meal from Kong’s Kitchen or Ella’s Smoke Til Ya Choke while supplies last

Friday, Oct. 2 · 3–8 PM
901 Payne Ave · Saint Paul
FREE

Book your consultation: https://buff.ly/gcUg8KG
On Instagram, you can also scan the QR in the graphic.

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