CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Atlantic City Black Business Expo Showcases Black Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses
More than 25 vendors gathered at the historic All Wars Memorial Building for Atlantic City’s second annual Black Business Expo, connecting entrepreneurs with customers, resources and opportunities for growth.
ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic City celebrated Black entrepreneurship on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with its second annual Black Business Expo at the historic All Wars Memorial Building. Local business owners showcased their products, forged new connections, and tapped into resources aimed at helping them grow.
The Black Business Expo offered a great opportunity to meet and network with the people from City Hall who curate free business classes and walk potential business owners through the steps of opening a business in Atlantic City.
Here, Joe Molineax discusses the expo and why he believes Atlantic City is a great place to open a new business.
This is the second straight year that Dr. John Harmond, of the New Jersey Black Chamber of Commerce, attended. Harmon discussed why his organization invests in Atlantic City. He also discussed the government's responsibility.
The Black Business Expo drew more than 25 vendors to both meet with the public and to also get information from speakers on stage.
Here vendor Julie Cash discusses how she turned her personal fashion into a handmade jewelry business.
The Black Business Expo brought together fashion designers, educators and life coaches, book sellers and more.
Enjoy our photo gallery from The Second Annual Black Business Expo.
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