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Due to the Weather Forecast for Saturday, July 10th, we are canceling our July Outdoor Marketplace and taking Vendor Applications for our August event. August Registration is OPEN - to register, visit bbapeoria.org/outdoor-market… Thank you for your attention concerning this event.

Save-the-Date (Saturday, September 18th from 6pm - 10pm) for our Annual Celebrating Achievement Gala.

Are you trying to figure out what steps are needed to get a small business loan? Join us Monday, August 2nd @ 6PM at the Minority Business Development Center for our August Monthly Meeting. Contact our Administrative Office at (309) 966-3989 ext. 0 to reserve your seat.

Are you interested in state grant opportunities? If so, join us at the Minority Business Development Center on Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about the past, present, and future state grant opportunities. To reserve your seat, call 309-966-3989 ext. 0.

The Minority Business Development Center is a Community Navigator for the Back 2 Business Grant Program. If you are an entrepreneur interested in the program or applying for a B2B grant and have questions, please contact our Administrative Office at (309) 966-3989 ext. 0.

The Black Business Alliance Peoria Chapter, WPNV 106.3 FM Radio, and the Minority Business Development Center recreated Black Wall Street in celebration of the National Black Business Month this past weekend on 1000 SW Tyng St. Great times with great people!

Join us Monday, October 4th inside MBDC Peoria for the BBA Monthly Meeting. Denise Moore and her team will provide more information on the Back 2 Business Recovery Grant Program, answer questions and assist with the application process. Call 309.996.3989 to register.

Did you know every $100 spent with a small business, approximately $68 dollars of it goes back into our community? Help us nurture our community and support our local small businesses by SHOPPING SMALL, November 27th at the Peoria Gateway Building from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Your donations are life changing! With your help, we can work together to raise $25,000 to help change one of the biggest challenges facing minority communities, "underemployment." To donate, visit our website, mbdcpeoria.org/givingtuesday/

If you have a small business and you're trying to promote your products and services for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Shout Out Sunday (Holiday Specials, etc.), and Cyber Monday, this opportunity is for you! Call (309) 966-3989 ext. 0 to schedule your appointment.