The 4th Annual Black Business Month Celebration is almost upon us. The month-long occasion will kick off with their inaugural “Bold Moves Only” Day Conference on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Seneca One Tower. The event is free, but registration is required to attend. Anyone interested in attending this event needs to register by Wednesday, July 30, at theexchangeatbeverlygray.org/event. The previous link will also allow people to register for numerous other events throughout the course of the month, including a business expert speaker series and a pull up and pitch contest.
The day-long conference includes:
- From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, attendees will gain expert insights through workshops led by presenters in key business areas, including branding, public relations, startup funding, business grants, podcasting, accounting, legal structure, and more.
- The Exchange will host the Youth Entrepreneurship Track during the day sessions, in partnership with The Foundry. This hands-on, high-energy experience invites youth ages 8 to 16 to create their own product, build a brand, and pitch their idea, all in one day.
- Following the day sessions, registered attendees will attend the Evening Celebration (5:00 PM–9:00 PM), featuring music, food, vendors, fireside chats, networking, and a keynote address from Fawn Weaver, award-winning CEO and Founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, one of the fastest-growing Black-owned spirit brands in America. Registration for the evening celebration closes on Friday, August 1, at 11:59 PM.
“The inaugural Bold Moves Only Conference is a major milestone for Buffalo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Executive Director of The Exchange at Beverly Gray, Derrick Parson. “August is Black Business Month. It’s a time to center, celebrate, and equip Black-owned businesses with the tools, insights, and access they need to grow and scale. As an organization rooted in serving BIPOC and underrepresented founders, we’re proud to offer this space for entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, and founders of all backgrounds to learn, connect, and take bold steps forward.”
Below is the August 2025 Schedule of Events for Black Business Month at The Exchange at Beverly Gray:
Saturday, August 2
Bold Moves Only Day Conference & Evening Celebration
Seneca One | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday, August 6 | August 13 | August 20
Business Expert Speaker Series
The Exchange at Beverly Gray
Sunday, August 24
Beau Fleuve – Pull Up & Pitch Contest
495 Paderewski Dr | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 27
Black Business Month Block Party Finale
The Exchange at Beverly Gray | 2:00 – 7:00 PM
To learn more about Black Business Month at The Exchange at Beverly Gray, visit www.theexchangeatbeverlygray.org/event or email info@theexchangebuffalo.org.
