The Legacy Is in the Room

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The history is no longer abstract. It is represented by every entrepreneur, professional, resource organization, and community member gathered here.

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You have heard the history. You have learned about the mission.

Now, the legacy is in the room.

It is represented by every entrepreneur displaying a product, providing a service, preparing food, building a brand, and pursuing a vision.

It is represented by every resource organization offering guidance, information, programs, and opportunity.

And it is represented by you.

Every purchase, introduction, referral, follow, shared post, and meaningful conversation can help a business move forward.

So, as you experience the Black Business Expo NJ, remember three simple actions:

Shop. Connect. Build.

Discover the businesses. Meet the resource partners. Complete the 1914 Expo Challenge. And continue supporting these entrepreneurs after today.

The history brought us here.

What we do next will carry the legacy forward.

Choose what you will do in the room.

The mission becomes action

ShopDiscover products, food, services, and ideas created by Black-owned businesses.ConnectMeet entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders, and potential collaborators.BuildAccess organizations and resources that can help you start, strengthen, or grow a business.
Black Business Expo NJ welcome exhibit poster showing a marketplace and resource-partner collage.
Physical exhibit artwork · The Legacy Is in the Room

What action will you takebefore leaving the Expo today?

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Everything you need for Expo day.

Practical event guide · Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Kennedy Center

Location

429 John F. Kennedy Way, Willingboro, NJ 08046

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Move through the room

Suggested flow

  1. 1Start at the Welcome & Information Center
  2. 2Start the 1914 Expo Challenge
  3. 3Connect with resource partners in the hallway
  4. 4Explore the Vendor Marketplace
  5. 5Support participating Black-owned businesses
  6. 6Return to the Welcome Center after completing the challenge

Frequently asked questions

Where do I begin?

Start at the Welcome & Information Center. The team can help you open the guide and begin the challenge.

Is the challenge required?

No. The 1914 Expo Challenge is an optional way to make the most of the event.

Is the venue accessible?

Final accessibility guidance will be published here once confirmed with the venue.

Will food be available?

Final food information will be added here before the event.

Sources & Further Reading

Approved source links will be published here as the exhibit bibliography is finalized.