Join us for the 5th Annual, BUY-BLACK on BLACK FRIDAY! #FREETASTING #DOORBUSTERDEALS
BBOC will continue hosting events throughout the Fall-Winter Season!
Join us in Support of Black-Owned Businesses Nov 12th, Nov 26th, Dec 10th, & Dec 17th-19th!
BBOC Upcoming EVENTS
BUY BLACK on BLACK FRIDAY
Come Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of BUY BLACK on BLACK FRIDAY!
Come Early and enjoy a FREE TASTING & Doorbusters Deals from 2-5pm
(25-50%)
General Admission: $5 (enjoy a FREE TASTING 2-5pm)
Tasting Day Pass: $12 (enjoy a FREE TASTING during the entire event 2-9pm)
CBRW 2021 PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:
Cuzzo’s Cuisine
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday: 11am-8pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Location:
3418 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte NC, 28208
Phone Number:
(980)298-6811
Website:
ROY’S KITCHEN & BAR
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday: 4pm-12am
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-12am
Monday: CLOSED
(Kitchen closes at 10pm)
Location:
3112 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone Number:
704-910-2031
BRAD’S COFFEE BAR
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 7AM-3PM
Sunday: CLOSED
Location:
5800 N Sharon Amity Rd Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28215
Phone Number:
980-209-0480
DERITA DAIRY BAR & GRILL
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday: 11AM-7PM
Location:
2737 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone Number:
705-596-6106
MR. SEAFOOD CLT
Hours of Operation:
Thursday - Sunday: 11:30am-8:30pm
Location:
5430 N Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone Number:
(980)939-1820
HIP HOP SMOOTHIES
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Saturday
11am-6pm
Location:
249 Mt. Holly-Huntersvile Rd., Suite 210
Charlotte, NC 28214
Phone Number:
980-938-6702
BW SWEETS BAKERY
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday & Saturday; 10:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Location:
5820 East WT Harris Blvd or 1425 Winnifred St
Charlotte , NC
Phone Number:
704-464-0767
Mr 3'S Crabpot Bar and Grill- Gastonia
Hours of Operation:
Thursday: 12pm-7pm
Friday: 12pm-8pm
Saturday: 12pm-8pm
Sunday: 1pm-6pm
Monday-Wednesday: CLOSED
Location:
2431 E Ozark Ave Gastonia Nc 28054
MR. 3’S CRABPOT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT- Charlotte
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday: 11:30AM–7PM
Thursday: 11:30AM–7PM
Friday: 11:30AM–8PM
Saturday: 1pm–7PM
Location:
401 Bradford Drive
Phone Number:
980-237-1626
FROZEN KUPS
Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Thursday: 1-8PM
Friday & Saturday: 1-8:30PM
Location:
4481 School House Commons, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Phone Number:
980-258-0226
Sponsor BUY-BLACK on BLACK FRIDAY
Become a Valued Sponsor of the 5th annual BUY-BLACK on BLACK FRIDAY!
Several Marketing Packages are Available:
•SPONSOR a Black-owned Business: $500
-Ensures individual marketing for a Black-Owned Business of your choice, Covers their vendor fee for Nov 26th’s BFTF, a Feature in the special Black Friday edition of The Black Connector and a Social Media Featured Post.
-Your Direct Benefits:
Premier Digital Marketing; Feature on BBOC’s Website, Email, and Social Media Marketing
Signage: Business Name & Logo placed on 3’x5’ Sponsor Banner, on Two Individual 16x20 signs, and on Twenty 11x14 signs
Presser: Inclusion in 2 Local & Statewide Press Releases
•Friend of Black Food Truck Friday SPONSOR: $100
-Your Benefits: Logo Featured on BBOC’s Website & Social Media Marketing
Signage: Business Name & Logo placed on on Twenty 11x14 signs
Presser: Inclusion in 1 Local & Statewide Press Release
•Corporate Black Food Truck Friday SPONSOR: $500-$10,000
(Upon interest we will send you a detailed Sponsorship Media Kit)
Become a VENDOR
#FoodTrucks #Retail #Artisans #Artists #Nonprofits #Service #Beverage #Dessert
Get INVOLVED with BBOC! #BeTheChange
BBOC is a 501(c)3 Org Committed to Empowering Black Businesses & The Black Community!
To Sustain a Thriving Black Ecosystem, Everyone Needs a Seat at the Table! Come Take A Seat!
To Sustain a Thriving Black Ecosystem, Everyone Needs a Seat at the Table! Come Take A Seat!
BBOC Sponsors Major Events to drive Revenue and to create much-needed Awareness for Black-Owned Establishments while providing an outlet and safehaven for the Black Community to celebrate & empower their culture!
BBOC MAJOR EVENTS:
•Black Food Truck Fridays(BFTF): Weekly
•Charlotte Black Restaurant Week (CBRW): Fall-Late October
•Taste of Soul-CLT: During CBRW
•SAVOR BLACK CLT: Spring- Late April
•National BUY-BLACK WEEK: Summer- During
the week of Juneteenth
Combined events drives over $9 Million into the pockets of hard-working entrepreneurs and local communities, annually!
To Sustain a Thriving Black Ecosystem, Everyone Needs a Seat at the Table! Come Take A Seat!
To Sustain a Thriving Black Ecosystem, Everyone Needs a Seat at the Table! Come Take A Seat!
To Sustain a Thriving Black Ecosystem, Everyone Needs a Seat at the Table! Come Take A Seat!
Ways to get involved with BBOC:
1) Become a Member
2) Become a Sponsor
3) Join our FB Marketplace
4) Advertise with us (240,000 email subscribers)
5) Sponsor an Article
6) Become a Writer or Photographer for The Black Connector
7) Join our Advisory Board
8) Join our Board of Directors
8) Become an Entrepreneur Mentor /Admin of our FB Marketplace
9) Intern with us
10) Join BBOCTeam (Executive team)
11) Attend our Workshops & Events
12) Become a BBOC Ambassador
12) Like, Share, & Leave Comments in our FB Business Page
You don’t have to choose one, as you can see, there are many ways you can join us in our Mission to Create a Thriving Black Ecosystem!
BBOC Is Proud To Announce an official Partnership with GOOGLE!
BBOC has joined forces with AMAZON SMILE!
When you shop for #FathersDay gifts on Amazon Smile, a portion of your eligible purchases
will go to BBOC!
But Here’s The Best Part:
At NO Additional cost to you!"
BBOC is a 501(c)3 fedrally recognized tax exempt nonprofit. 100% of proceeds will benefit Phase II of our Vendor Capital Program that provides micro-grant to Black Businesses directly impacted by Covid-19. To learn more about BBOC’s Vendor Capital Program & other initiatives, Please visit:
BBOC AMBASSADORS
Serve Your Passion on Your Own Schedule, Become a BBOC Ambassador Today!
BBOC Ambassadors represent Charlotte’s finest professionals who are passionate and intentional, In connecting BBOC with prospective partners, and sponsors.
Do you enjoy making lasting connections?
Ambassadors are asked to engage with at least 1 prospective partner or sponsor a month, and attend one quarterly team meeting. That’s it. Serve Your Passion on Your Own Schedule, apply to become a
valued BBOC Ambassador Today!
Meetings:
3rd Quarter Ambassador Meeting:
Monday, June 28th, 7pm (in-person).
Topic: Create Action Plan for 3rd-4thQuarter
4th Quarter Ambassador Meeting:
Monday, September 27th, 7pm (zoom/in-person)
1st Quarter Ambassador Meeting:
Monday, December 6th, 7pm (Zoom/in-person)
Benefits:
- Premier BBOC Membership during ambassadorship
- Exclusive Invitations to BBOC galas, conferences, and workshops.
- Invitation to BBOC TEAM RETREATS
- Provided a BBOC T-Shirt (& other merchandise upon availability)
- Although not mandatory, Ambassadors may be invited to represent BBOC at local events, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
BBOC is Creating REAL ECONOMIC IMPACT!
BBOC PROGRAMS Progress Report:
•From March 7th-June 19th our #VendorCapitalProgram (Renamed: BBOC Capital Program) impacted 183 Black-Owned Businesses by covering 25-75% of Black Food-Truck Fridays™️ Vendor Fees. BBOC fully supported the program, with an investment of $13,740.
•#CommunityFirstProgram: Highlights & Supports Non-profits, Businesses, & Community Groups/Leaders who are Creating Real Pact in their Communities, while also driving resources to local communities in need.
The Community First program launched in May and has benefited Communities In Schools-Charlotte, The Historic Cherry Neighborhood, New Generation of African American Philanthropists, #WestComplex. We look forward to supporting Charlotte Black Pride, Block Love Charlotte, & Jumping Dreams Double Dutch!
•#VolunteerIncentiveProgram: Launched in June 2021 and was established to provide rewards, in the form of #BBOCBucks, for those who #Serve and push our Mission Forward. BBOC is a Volunteer-Driven non-profit and the program provides incentives for Board Members, Members, Vendors, Ambassadors, & Volunteers.
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Future Programs: (Aug 2021 & August 2022)
•#YouthEntrepreneurialProgram (official name TBD) - The Program will provide Mentorship, Apprenticeship, Business Devlopment, & Financial Literacy Training to Youth ages 12-18. Centered around Black Food Truck Fridays, the program will engage local youth with seasoned Black Business Owners.
•#BBOCIncubator (official name TBD) -5-Tier Business Development Training that will offer certifications, capital & direct resources to those who complete the program. 5 Tiers: Customer Service, Certifications, Accounting, Technology, & Business Credit (Sister program to BBOC Capital Program)
Be SEEN Supporting the Movement
Become a Valued Sponsor & Receive Optimal Marketing!
Special Thanks To BBOC PARTNERS!
Yes We Can! Rock Solid Community Support!
