Black-owned Restaurants, Eateries, & Bars can Now Register!
CHARLOTTE BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK Returns for the 5th year and we are celebrating for Two Weeks; Oct 18th - 31st!
Sponsor Charlotte Black Restaurant Week
Join Strayer and become a Valued Sponsor of the 5th annual Charlotte Black Restaurant Week!
Several Marketing Packages are Available:
•SPONSOR a Black-owned Restaurant
-$500 (Ensures additional individual marketing for the participating restaurant of your choice, Covers their vendor fee, and provides you premier marketing)
•SPONSOR Taste of Soul-CLT (Oct 28-31)
a CBRW signature event) Ranges $250-$5000
•SPONSOR Black Food-Truck Fridays™️
(Oct 22) CBRW signature event $250-$2500
•SPONSOR CharlotteBLACKRestaurantWeek
and receive Marketing Promotion during all CBRW affiliated promotions, including CBRW signature events. (OCT 18-31)
starting at $1500 ($25,000-Title)
Valued Sponsors must register no later than Sept 31st:
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.
Congratulations LOÁN! Thank You For Your Leadership!
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!
BBOC’s Popular Platforms Will Help You Reach Your Target Audience!
Advertising Options: 1) Place an Ad on the Cover-Page of our Facebook Group - @BBOCMarketplace (20,000 Local Group Members) 2) Showcase Your Business on our Website - www.BBOCLT.com (25,000 weekly visitors)
Rates start at $25
Yes We Can! Rock Solid Community Support!
