Black Entrepreneurs Day 2025
Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Minnesota State Capitol presented by ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com is an opportunity for African American business owners to lobby their legislators for access to funding, resources and services so their companies can go from just surviving to thriving. The day begins with a Rally in the Rotunda at 10 a.m. followed by a meeting with your representative. The day concludes with a complimentary lunch in The Vault.Black Entrepreneurs Day 2025
Date
February 03, 2025
Time
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Minnesota State Capitol75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Saint Paul, MN 55155
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