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About Us

MISSION​

Our mission is to bridge the gap between black businesses and consumers. To empower businesses to operate at their best and create a city of thriving black businesses.

VISION​

To one day see Orlando be a city that inspires entrepreneurs to follow their passions and to ignite the growth of black businesses. To connect new and existing businesses to capital. To provide a state of the art training facility where we involve the community and provide workshops, mentorship opportunities and a co-working space.

CENTRAL FLORIDA’S LARGEST BLACK BUSINESS NETWORK

We are the largest group of black business owners, professionals and consumers in Central Florida. We strive to Involve, Ignite, and Inspire one another to be better and stronger together. Our desire is to change the landscape of black business in Orlando. Whether you are navigating the path on how to start your business or are on the brink of a Fortune 500 company, BBO welcomes you.  Maybe you sell dinners from your kitchen or have a full service restaurant, BBO welcomes you. You can be an experienced entrepreneur, a newbie in the beginning stages or a patron who simply desires to support those entrepreneurs! We want you here. Welcome to Black Business Orlando!
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YOUR LEADING SOURCE FOR BLACK BUSINESSES

BBO was created for black business owners/aspiring black business owners and supporters to network, educate and offer services within Orlando and surround cities. The goal is to raise awareness of local black businesses and increase support which will result in building wealth for future generations. We encourage creative ideas and constructive feedback.
Look out for Group Events and Networking Opportunities. We typically have an event once a quarter.
Promote, educate and network your business and be sure to spend within the community.
 
 
 

Some history

2014

Black Business Orlando was established

2015

BBO Meet and Greet

1st BBO Workshop: Creating your Vision Board

BBO Workshop: How to properly register your business

BBO Workshop: How to Grow and Sustain Your Business

BBO Workshop: Business Taxes

2016

BBO Workshop: Branding

BBO Meet and Greet

BBO Mixer

 

2017

Volunteer Fair – Black Business Orlando

BBO Networking Mixer

BBO Workshop: Business Taxes

BBO Meet and Greet

2018

BBO Workshop: Marketing Like You Mean it

BBO Workshop: Building Your Business Plan

BBO Workshop: Sales

BBO TownHall

BBO Happy Hour

BBO Holiday Party

 

2019

Volunteer Fair – Black Business Orlando

Black Businesss Summit

BBO Workshop: Pitching your Business

BBO Networking Mixer

The HBCU Elite Mixer – Presented by Black Business Orlando

2020

BBO Cash Mob & Meetup

Black Business Orlando Town Hall

Black Business Orlando Town Hall 2

BBO Volunteer Fair

Featured on Fox 35 News

 

2021

BBO Volunteer Fair

Featured on Fox 35 News

New BBO Takeover series with 104.5 The Beat

Featured on Spectrum News

Featured on WESH 2 News

Featured on Local 6 News

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