Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

We host events to uplift the black community, share our stories, build sustainable businesses, and grow inclusive entrepreneurship.

2025 Program Calendar *

January

Monthly Board Meeting

Circle of Community Grant Notifications - Jan. 10

Sankofa Scholarship Deadline - Jan. 6

The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing: Being Mind-full by Arthalia Weekes, Kavannah Life Counseling - Jan. 21 - 6:30 -7:45 p.m. BEFH Office - Registration

The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing: Setting your personal budget by Willie Thomas, Amicus Financial - Jan. 30 - 6:30 -7:45 p.m. , BEFH Office

February - Black History Month

"Roots and Resonance" Reception, Manhattan Arts Center, Friday, Feb. 7 from 5:00-7:00pm, Details

The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing: “Building Your Love Bank” by Toiane Taylor, LSCSW, 365 Days 365 Chances Counseling - Thursday, Feb. 11 from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at BEFH Offices

Feb. 17th - Kansas Black Legislative Day at the Capital

Circle of Community Gala. Tickets here, Saturday, Feb. 22nd at 5:30-9:30 p.m. Flint Hills Discovery Center 

Monthly Board Meeting

New Member Orientation via Zoom

The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Tax Preparation and Planning Tips, Thurs. Jan. 30th from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m . BEFH Offices

March 

Monthly Board Meeting

The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing: “Self Care and Extended Wellness” by Tychelle Jones, LSCSW, 365 Days 365 Chances Counseling - March 11

Kansas Black Legislative Day at the Capital - Feb. 17th

April 

April 13 at 1:30 p.m. New Member Pinning Ceremony + General Body Meeting 

Monthly Board Meeting

May 

May 3rd 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Black Joy Mental Health Panel & Brunch

Monthly Board Meeting

June

Monthly Board Meeting

Commerce Uplift Product Business Program Launch

July

Monthly Board Meeting

Commerce Uplift Cohort

New Member Orientation

August (National Black Business Month)

Melanin Market

Monthly Board Meeting

Access to Capital Q&A, Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce

September

Commerce Uplift Graduation, Pitch & Celebration

Monthly Board Meeting

October

New Member Orientation + Q4 BEFH General Body Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting

November

Monthly Board Meeting

December 

Celebrate & Uplift: BEFH Events

Previous BEFH Events


Black & Bankable  1-Day Business Intensive For Black Entrepreneurs Ready to Grow & Scale
Sep
1

Black & Bankable 1-Day Business Intensive For Black Entrepreneurs Ready to Grow & Scale

Calling black entrepreneurs ready to access capital and scale!
Join us for an in-person 1-day intensive event to address the gap in funding black businesses encounter in access to capital and equity. During this one-day intensive retreat, Makisha Boothe, founder of Sistahbiz, will lead and facilitate essential training on what black businesses need to raise capital including financial documentation, business projections, business pitch decks, and more.

The day will feature access to capital resource representatives, “Building Strong Banker Relationships” panel discussion with bank representatives, live entertainment, Fireside Chat with a multi-7-figure black entrepreneur and light breakfast and lunch.

This training is for black founders doing business in and or registered in the state of Kansas.

Attendees are encouraged to stay for the entirety of the event.

This event is limited to 50 attendees to ensure a quality learning environment.

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Melanin Market: Celebrating Black Business Month
Aug
19

Melanin Market: Celebrating Black Business Month

Join us at Melanin Market, a vibrant celebration of National Black Business Month, where we shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and entrepreneurship within the Black community. This empowering event showcases a diverse array of black-owned products and provides a platform to learn about the inspiring stories behind black-owned businesses in our community.

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK EVENT HERE

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Let's Two-Step!
Aug
11

Let's Two-Step!

Learn from Steve Massey’s Top City Steppers, for an interactive masterclass focused on learning the "Tamia 'I Can't Get Enough of You' line dance and more! Please RSVP by emailing engage@blackflinthills.com to reserve your spot as we only have limited space. Refreshments will be provided! Come out for a fun time and of course, networking!

Feel free to bring a partner if you'd like but it is not necessary!

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Black Biz Friday
Nov
26

Black Biz Friday

Announcing our first-ever Black Biz Friday event on Black Friday at Manhattan Town Center!!

Shop and support local black-owned businesses for the holidays featuring a special performance by award-winning saxophonist JahVelle!

Friday, November 26th from 10 am to 6 pm. Our pop-up will be located between Journey’s and The Buckle.

Learn more about our organization here: https://www.blackflinthills.com.

Presented by The Natural Girls Chronicles & Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills!

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Black Business Sip & Shop - Dwan Miller Photography + Jennifer Nicole Hair Designs
Aug
27

Black Business Sip & Shop - Dwan Miller Photography + Jennifer Nicole Hair Designs

Come meet the owners behind Dwan Miller Photography + Jennifer Nicole Hair Designs. Drinks, Appetizers, Music, and networking!

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Need an updated headshot? Dwan Miller is offering a very special deal for this event.

Here are the details:

Head & Shoulder Special

$50- 1 Photo/Pose

$75- 3 Photo/Pose

$100- 5 Photo/Pose

Final edits will be delivered through an online portfolio galley by email.

InstaBio: https://instabio.cc/dwanmillerphotography

Located: 327 Poyntz Ave, 2nd floor, Manhattan, KS., 66502

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