

Kids Business Fair
A one-day market where children ages 7-17 will learn essential entrepreneurial and soft skills like leadership, commitment, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving.

Dayton Black Business Summit
A day of inspiration, networking, and growth, dedicated to empowering and supporting black-owned businesses in the Dayton area, featuring successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and community advocates who will share their experiences and insights.

Paddle Tour of Biz Downtown Dayton
Black Biz Crawl - Discover and Support Dayton's Black-Owned Businesses!
Join us for the Downtown Black Biz Crawl, a unique and exciting experience organized by Shop Black Biz Dayton. Explore downtown Dayton and visit a selection of vibrant Black-owned businesses, where you'll have the opportunity to learn about their stories, shop their unique products, and enjoy exclusive discounts. Come along for a fun-filled ride of shopping, networking, and celebrating Dayton's Black business scene!

Black Business Month Awards
Come celebrate Black Business Month with us at the GWDI Awards, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and Omega Psi Phi Inc. on August 29th!

Miami Valley Young Professionals Mixer
Elevate your network and connect with young professionals in the Miami Valley while supporting our Resiliency Fund businesses.

Delegation for Small Business Success: Strategies to Lighten the Load
Learn why new business owners are often reluctant to delegate and discover tools for effective delegation, clear communication, and achieving desired results in this virtual session led by Sinclair facilitator Nathan Floom.

Membership informational & Tour- In person
An informational session to hear about the benefits of becoming a member of this shared commercial kitchen space.

Customer Relationship Management
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Does Your Business Idea Have Legs? Evaluating Potential For Success
This workshop will cover key factors in evaluating the feasibility of starting a business, including market potential and financial viability. You'll gain insights and participate in a group brainstorming session for feedback on your business idea. By the end, you'll be equipped to make informed decisions about starting a successful business.


Growing Black Business Symposium
Small business experts will share their thoughts and experiences working with Black Owned Businesses.

Panel and Kitchen Tour
Join us for "Flavors of Success," an inspiring panel discussion with the 6888 Catering Collective, as they share their culinary journeys and the unique opportunities at the 6888 Kitchen Incubator, followed by an open house featuring live cooking demonstrations, networking, and delectable samples.

Unlock Your Business Potential: Marketing Strategies
Marketing Success for Small Business Owners is a premier event where marketing coach Rachel empowers small business owners with essential knowledge and skills to excel in today’s competitive market.

Business Elevation Expo
Join us at this event for empowering entrepreneurs and business owners with all the connections, resources, and knowledge they may need in their futures.

Panel: Small Changes, Big Impacts
A panel discussion with three small business owners who will share how small changes led to significant impacts for their companies, followed by insights into the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and details on applying for the free summer session.

Customer Relationship Management
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Dayton African American Cultural Festival
The African American Cultural Festival is a space for people to come together and celebrate all aspects of African American culture, art, education, and health awareness.

Dayton African American Cultural Festival
The African American Cultural Festival is a space for people to come together and celebrate all aspects of African American culture, art, education, and health awareness.


Benefits of State Certification
The Dayton MBAC will be hosting two upcoming virtual webinars designed to help you understand the incredible benefits of obtaining MBE, WBE, VFBE, and EDGE state of Ohio certifications! Join us to learn how these certifications can open doors to new business opportunities, enhance your company’s credibility, and provide access to valuable resources and support! ⭐

Membership informational & Tour- In person
An informational session to hear about the benefits of becoming a member of this shared commercial kitchen space.

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Business Banking 101
We are excited to announce our upcoming workshop, 'Empowering Entrepreneurs: Business Banking 101,' hosted by the Dayton Region MBAC. This event aims to provide valuable insights and guidance on business banking essentials to support our local entrepreneurs.

Customer Relationship Management
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Uplifting Our Roots Pop Up Shop
Take a moment to explore and uplift our community's entrepreneurs. See what services they have to offer and find out how they started their businesses during Black Business Month.


Rooftop Social
The GWDI Money Matter Rooftop Social sponsored by Fifth Third Bank is an annal gathering to celebrate Black Business Month and highlight business resources in the community.


MBAC Series: Benefits of State Certification
The Dayton MBAC will be hosting two upcoming virtual webinars designed to help you understand the incredible benefits of obtaining MBE, WBE, VFBE, and EDGE state of Ohio certifications! Join us to learn how these certifications can open doors to new business opportunities, enhance your company’s credibility, and provide access to valuable resources and support! ⭐


Evaluating Your Idea
This workshop will cover key factors for evaluating the feasibility of starting a business, including market assessment and financial viability, and will feature a group brainstorming session for constructive feedback on your business idea.