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
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.
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
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!
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!
“Meet The Black Entrepreneurs” Networking + Maker Fair
A perfect way to celebrate National Black Business Month! Learn about the many black-owned businesses in our region, purchase wares, and learn about the services available. We will have music, networking, and food!
Event hosted at SPARK, 1125 Westport Drive, Manhattan, Kansas
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!
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
EBB - Business Pitch Competition
Come out and support Entrepreneur Business Basics class graduates pitch to win cash in their business!
Location: SPARK, 1125 Westport Drive, Manhattan, KS., 66502
How to get Minority Business Certification and how it can benefit your business
Join us as Rhonda Harris, Director, Office of Minority and Women Business walks us through Minority Business Certification and how it can benefit your business.
Register for this free webinar by emailing blackflinthills@gmail.com.
Black Business Sip n Shop - Junebug Photography
Join us for drinks and appetizers at Junebug Photography, a maternity, birth and newborn photography studio providing a boutique portrait experience. junebugphotographystudio.com
124 S 4th St, Manhattan, KS 66502