THE 11TH ANNUAL WINSTON-SALEM MINORITY AND WOMEN’S TRIAD BUSINESS EXPO CONCLUDED A SHORT AGO. THE EVENT RECOGNIZES THE IMPACT THAT SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESSES HAVE ON OUR LOCAL ECONOMY. MORE THAN 12 BUSINESSES PACK THE BENTON CONVENTION CENTER, showcasing a variety of products and services. THE DAY THAT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, YOU NAME IT, HEALTH CARE BUSINESS. WE HAVE DECORATION BUSINESS. WE HAVE. I’M WATCHING THE SIGNS AS I’M TALKING TO YOU. WE HAVE AN INCREASE. WE HAVE SMART. WE HAVE NON-PROFIT HERE TOO. Last night EXPO HELD THE AWARDS GALA, WHERE I HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING ONE OF THE EMCEES. WXII 12 GENERAL MANAGER MICHELLE
The Triad Minority and Women’s Business Expo returns to Winston-Salem
Updated: 6:29 PM EDT August 24, 2024
The 11th annual Triad Minority and Women’s Business Expo returned to the Benton Convention Center on Saturday. The event recognizes the impact that small and minority-owned businesses have on the local economy. More than 120 businesses exhibited during the exhibition, showcasing a variety of products and services. The expo also included its annual KidzBiz vendor showcase and a fashion designer showcase. Top Stories Rowan County man hides $2 million scratch-off ticket winning in microwave to protect from dog, lottery officials say Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office offers updates on multiple break-ins across Piedmont -Triad Students Eastern Randolph involved in a fatal car accident days before the start of the new school year Prior to Saturday’s shopping experience, several events were held to complement the exhibition. The Wealth Building and Empowerment Summit took place on Friday. During the summit, attendees went to seminars and discussions led by senior business leaders and entrepreneurs. There was also a luncheon featuring a keynote address by Brian Campbell, a motivational speaker and graduate student of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Get the latest news of interest by clicking here Watch: NOW CAST newscasts NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local news | National | The news we want | Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. Friday night was also the Triad Minority and Women’s Business Expo annual awards gala. WXII 12’s Kara Peters emceed the event and general manager Michelle Butt won the Winston-Salem Business Advocate Award.
The 11th annual Triad Minority and Women’s Business Expo returned to the Benton Convention Center on Saturday. The event recognizes the impact that small and minority-owned businesses have on the local economy.
More than 120 businesses presented during the exhibition, displaying a variety of products and services. The expo also included its annual KidzBiz vendor expo and a fashion designer showcase.
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Before Saturday’s shopping experience, several events were held to complement the exhibition.
The Wealth Building and Empowerment Summit took place on Friday. During the summit, attendees attended seminars and discussions led by senior business leaders and entrepreneurs. There was also a luncheon featuring a keynote address by Brian Campbell, a motivational speaker and graduate student from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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There was also the annual Triad Minority Awards Gala and Women’s Business Expo on Friday night. WXII 12’s Kara Peters emceed the event and general manager Michelle Butt won the Winston-Salem Business Advocate Award.