Black Business Month Mixer
Event Details:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Hofstra University Student Center
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Hosted by EAC
About the Black Business Month Mixer
Launched in 2024, the Black Business Month Mixer has quickly become one of Long Island’s signature gatherings for entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders. The event was created with a simple but powerful intention:
to strengthen the ecosystem for Black-owned and small businesses across Long Island by fostering meaningful networking, visibility, and access to opportunity.
Each year, business owners, emerging founders, organizational leaders, educators, and decision-makers come together to share insights, explore growth pathways, and build collaborations that support long-term sustainability. The Mixer creates a welcoming and energetic environment where connections turn into partnerships and ideas evolve into action.
What to Expect in 2026
The 2026 Mixer continues our commitment to elevating entrepreneurs and strengthening community wealth. Attendees can expect:
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Meaningful Networking
Engage with small business owners, local entrepreneurs, community advocates, and industry leaders from across Long Island.
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Access to Resources
Learn about programs, tools, funding pathways, and innovation-driven opportunities available through institutions and community organizations—including the EAC and Hofstra’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hub.
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Leadership Insights
Hear from experts, innovators, and data-driven practitioners who will share strategies for business expansion, market positioning, and sustainable growth.
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A Welcoming Space for Collaboration
Participants will leave inspired, better connected, and equipped with insights to strengthen their businesses and communities.
Join Us
Whether you're a small business owner, nonprofit leader, aspiring entrepreneur, or passionate community advocate, the Black Business Month Mixer is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
Mark your calendar:
📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
🕠 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Hofstra University Student Center
We look forward to celebrating Black Business Month with you and shaping a stronger, more connected economic future together.
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