Empowering Economic Growth: Alaska Black Business Expo kicks off Black History Month

Empowering Economic Growth: Alaska Black Business Expo kicks off Black History Month | Local News [Video]

The 10th Annual Black Business Expo, which kicked off the first day of Black History Month, was a great success. Local entrepreneurs showcased their businesses and brands. The Expo, which works to foster community collaboration, economic education, networking, and customer growth, faced a slight bump in the road when volunteers withdrew last minute due to President Trump’s DEI executive order.

However, that didn’t stop event organizer Jasmin Smith from producing an all-inclusive tenth-anniversary expo. Smith even started the weekend event by thanking attendees for their support.

“Thank you for being here, and supporting our businesses,” said Smith.

This year’s event featured a powerhouse lineup of speakers, including FUBU co-founders J. Alexander Martin, Keith Perrin, and Carlton Brown, who spoke on the importance of giving back, persistence, mutual support in business, and protecting your brand.

“The power is in the paperwork,” said Antoine Tutt, owner of Coogic. “So the trademarking and also building your brand out, marketing your brand and also selling your brand because that …

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