AUGUST 2025

Location TBA

TRI-PHOENIX GROUP, LLC 

black unity events network presents

 4th ANNUAL BLACK BUSINESS conference, expo & awards

THE ANNUAL BLACK EXPO IS NOW A BIENNIEL EVENT! STAY TUNED FOR 2025 BIPOC CONFERENCE

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF CELEBRATING BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES OF THE TRI-STATE

SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOW

3rd annual black business expo recap

PREMIERE PHOTOGRAPHER | MICHAEL ANTHONY TYLER-SMITH

Pictures can have their own story when looking at them. As a young artist growing up, I always had a dreamer’s mind; a voice that was silent but working quietly in the dark. As a young man, I envisioned “The Melanin Experience” to be so many things but it always came down to Black / Melanin Excellence. 

“The Melanin  Experience” is a story that is told by the viewers (you!). When you look at my work I want you to envision the beauty / the pain / the bold and allow yourself to get creative with a story. I welcome you to my world and hope you enjoy the creative field I want to share with you.

BLACK EXCELLENCE AWARDS EMCEE | TONE D BOSS

Tone Da Boss is a Dj, Artist, helps run a non profit organization called the Big Bang Foundation and he is the CEO of T1 Entertainment. His company T1 Entertainment puts on events such as Iowa Summer Jam, the Iowa Music Awards, and he is a nationwide performing artist.

 Tone's music was recently featured on the Kansas City Chiefs Superbowl Celebration and last years Golden State Warriors NBA Championship commercial. Tone reps Iowa to the fullest, has dj'd over 100 events in the last 5 years, and is always looking to give back to the community. 

SATURDAY vendors

K.Photography

Beyond the Box

BlkPlattCom

Country Charm Carpet Cleaning

The Uppa Room

Strategic Techniques

KLS Kreation

Centering Joy

Nick Anderson

Centering Joy Doula Services

Dubuque/Jackson Counties Habitat for Humanity

Prolific Creations

DUBUQUE NAACP

DUBUQUE CHAPTER NAACP

DUBUQUE UNIDOS

LATINX FIESTA

exclusive vendor

MUSIC IN THE PARK VENDOR

VIP Volunteers needed

CONGRATS WINNERS 2023

Friday, Black Excellence Awards Show and Mixer Kickoff

THANK YOU VENDORS 2023

Saturday Expo, Speakers and Activities

THANK YOU DJ'S 2023

Sunday Family Style Picnic

THANK YOU SPEAKERS 2023

Sponsorship Opportunities 

 The Black Expo is a major annual event that celebrates the culture and achievements of the Tri-State Black business owners, community members and leaders. The event attracts hundreds of people from all over the tri-state, and it provides a unique opportunity for businesses to reach a large and diverse audience. 

As a sponsor of the Black Expo, you will have the opportunity to:

We offer a variety of sponsorship levels and packages to fit your budget and needs. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please read Here and Sponsorship tiers available: Pay Online or contact us at: mediainfo@triphoenixgroup.com

3RD ANNUAL EVENT was supported by the Dubuque Equitable Community Grant through the City of Dubuque’s Office and Equity and Human Rights. 

Thank you so much for your support!

2023 PREMIERE SPONSORS

Previous Sponsors

SPONSORS 2021

SPONSORS 2022

 

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THIS YEAR! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!

 

 

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