Black Business Connect : Richmond’s Black Business & Professional Networking Event

Looking for an opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners in the Richmond area? Black Business Connect is a free community networking event created to bring together Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders for an evening focused on building relationships, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for growth.

If you’re searching for Black business networking in Richmond, VA, this event offers an opportunity to meet people from across the local business and professional community in one place. Whether you own an established company, are building a new business, work as a professional, or simply want to expand your network, Black Business Connect is designed to help meaningful conversations turn into meaningful connections.

Network. Learn. Collaborate. Get Exposed. Grow.

Throughout the evening, attendees will have opportunities to network with local business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders while discovering businesses and resources within the Richmond community.

Attendees can also gain insights from experienced business owners during a panel discussion, exchange ideas with other entrepreneurs, explore potential partnerships, and make connections that could lead to future business opportunities.

For business owners, Black Business Connect provides an opportunity to increase visibility for your business and introduce what you do to new people. For professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s an opportunity to expand your network, meet established business owners, and become more connected to Richmond’s growing business community.

Who Should Attend?

Black Business Connect is open to the public and welcomes:

• Black-owned business owners and entrepreneurs
  Small business owners
• Aspiring entrepreneurs
• Corporate and independent professionals
• Community and organizational leaders
• People looking for products, services, partnerships, or business resources
• Anyone interested in supporting and connecting with Black businesses in the Richmond area

You don’t need to own a business to participate. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, professional networking, collaboration, community development, or supporting Black-owned businesses, you’re encouraged to attend.

Event Information

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 8350 Hermitage High Blvd., Henrico, VA 23228
🎟️ FREE & Open to the Public

Build Your Network Before You Need It

Strong businesses and professional communities are built through relationships. Black Business Connect is about creating an environment where those relationships can begin.

Come prepared to introduce yourself, talk about what you do, learn about other businesses, exchange contact information, and discover people you may be able to work with in the future.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.

Come network, learn, collaborate, get exposed, and grow at Black Business Connect — a Richmond, VA business networking event focused on creating stronger connections and new opportunities within our community.