Black Business Expo shows local businesses in Louisville's Russell neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Vendors and business owners were showcased on Saturday at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in the Russell neighborhood.

The Black Business Expo was held by Louisville Urban League in celebration of Black Business Month, encouraging attendees to shop with local Black-owned businesses. The marketplace featured vendors with clothing, jewelry, crafts and more.

"They had a lot of useful information," small business owner Shawna Mickens said. "I connected with an organization that actually said they could help take my business to the next level so it was a great event today. I was just able to make a lot of great connections."

The open marketplace featured more than 100 local, small, Black-owned businesses. The event also had workshops for business owners on how to certify their businesses, networking opportunities with industry professionals and a panel discussion.

The event was free and open to the public.

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