Waterbury Black Business Network, Inc.

06/10/2026

It's almost that time, Waterbury. ✊🏾🔥

The music will be soulful. The food will be good. The vendors will be outside. The culture will be on full display. And the community will come together to celebrate a freedom that was fought for and earned.

Join us for the 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Library Park featuring Zae France, Ben Righter, and Corey Staggers & Band, plus local businesses, food vendors, family activities, and the energy that only our community can bring.

🗓️ Saturday, June 20
🕛 12PM–7PM
📍 Library Park
267 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT

Whether you're coming for the music, the food, the shopping, or simply to celebrate Black joy, there's a place for you here.

Bring your family.
Bring your friends.
Bring your lawn chairs.
Just don't hear about it later.

WE'RE OUTSIDE. ❤️💛💚🖤

06/03/2026

Waterbury has always had builders.

Black and Brown entrepreneurs who started something out of necessity, out of vision, out of love for this community. People who figured it out without the infrastructure they deserved.

That changes this fall.

The Blackprint Business Fellowship is coming.

And it is designed specifically for the visionaries this community has always had.

Applications open July 1, 2026.

Learn more: wtbyblackbusiness.org

05/23/2026

Forged Through Faith Inc. Launch

05/23/2026

Yesterday we had the opportunity to sit down with for a follow up conversation after connecting at the Banking On Community event hosted by the .

We’re excited to continue building relationships with institutions that understand the importance of investing in community, supporting small businesses, and creating pathways to opportunity. Partnerships like these matter, especially in a time where access, collaboration, and resource sharing are more important than ever.

Looking forward to what’s ahead. 🤝🖤

05/20/2026

🖤❤️💛💚 WATERBURY… WE’RE OUTSIDE AGAIN! 💚💛❤️🖤

Join us for the 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration as we honor culture, freedom, community, and legacy right in the heart of the city! ✨

Featuring 50+ local vendors and community organizations, live entertainment, great food, games, family fun, and a day centered around Black joy, culture, and connection. ✊🏾

This celebration is more than an event. It’s a reflection of our resilience, excellence, and the power of community.

📍 Library Park, Waterbury CT
🗓 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 12PM–7PM

Hosted by Building Legacy And Community and Waterbury Black Business Network, Inc.

Special thanks to our sponsors
NEST CT
Thomaston Savings Bank

Bring your people. Bring your energy. Celebrate freedom with us. ❤️💛💚🖤

05/14/2026

Last night, the Blackprint Learning Institute brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives for an engaging session on AI for business with Rafael Rosario. Real tools, real conversations, and a room full of people ready to grow.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to Rafael for delivering an exceptional session.

Missed it? Rafael returns Monday at 11:00 AM for an Intro to AI session built for those just getting started.

No experience required.

Register here: https://bit.ly/introtoai2026

Blackprint Learning Institute holds session the second Wednesday of every month. We hope to see you next time.

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04/27/2026

AI is not the future. It is right now, and your competitors are already using it.

Join us May 13 for a free, hands-on workshop with Rafael Rosario of Basement Ghost Media.

You will leave with real tools, real prompts, and a real plan.

Save hours. Stay in your voice. Show up smarter.

May 13 | 6pm to 8pm | North End Recreation Center

Register Here: https://www.wtbyblackbusiness.org/event-details/unlock-the-power-of-ai-for-your-business

Presented by Blackprint Learning Institute at WBBN.

04/26/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate the Grand Opening of Nature’s Ombré — a beautiful reflection of vision, resilience, and community-centered entrepreneurship here in Waterbury.

Nature’s Ombré is more than a business. It is a testament to what is possible when passion meets purpose. Its owner truly embodies the spirit of our city — rooted in community, committed to growth, and dedicated to creating spaces that uplift and inspire.

We extend our sincere thanks to and Alders for showing up in support of this milestone. Your presence reinforces the importance of investing in and uplifting local businesses that drive our neighborhoods forward.

At the Waterbury Black Business Network, we believe deeply in the power of supporting businesses of color. These businesses are vital to building a more equitable, vibrant, and economically strong Waterbury.

Let this be a reminder: when we support one, we strengthen all.

Congratulations again to Nature’s Ombré. We are proud to stand with

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

$2,230 RAISED 🎉🔥
43 SUPPORTERS 💜

We showed UP!!

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, tagged, texted, and pushed this forward. This is what community looks like in real time.

In just 36 hours, we built momentum, brought new people into the work, and continued laying the foundation for something powerful in Greater Waterbury.

And let’s be clear… we’re just getting started.

More programs. More opportunities. More impact.

Thank you for believing in us and building with us 💛