Wednesday, June 25

2025 BIPOC Business Expo: Lunch and Learn

The 4th Annual BIPOC Business Expo & Awards, hosted by IFRI-TRYV under the theme: Unity in Diversity, Pathways to Prosperity.

By IFRI-TRYV

Date and time

Wednesday, June 25 · 10am - 3pm CDT

Location

Mosaic Venue

817 5th Avenue South #300 Minneapolis, MN 55404

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Doors Open

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Unity and Diversity Expert Panel

Hear from your government officials on navigating business challenges in the current climate.

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

IFRI-TRYV's Year in Review

We will also use this opportunity to let attendees know what our organization accomplished in the 2024 calendar year and what's to come in the remainder of 2025.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

Enjoy a selection of dishes from local BIPOC restaurants and caterers.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Pathway to Prosperity Expert Panel

Gain valuable insights from industry leaders on overcoming modern obstacles to secure access to capital.

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

UDS Auction Announcement

Participate in our auctions to raise funds for IFRI-TRYV Liberia and our partner vocational school, Uniting Distant Stars. You can learn more about UDS here: https://www.unitingdistantstars.com.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Closing and Network

Connect with over 200 BIPOC business owners and industry leaders to expand your network and find collaborative opportunities

About this event

Event lasts 5 hours

Event Highlights:

-Connect with over 200 BIPOC businesses and entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, foster partnerships, and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

-Family Style Lunch: Enjoy a selection of dishes from local BIPOC restaurants and caterers.

-5 esteemed, accredited government officials will join us on our expert panel.

-Stakeholders and major sponsors will have the opportunity to speak directly to attendees about the products and/or services they offer to BIPOC businesses.

-We will also use this opportunity to let attendees know what our organization accomplished in the 2024 calendar year and what's to come in the remainder of 2025.

-Silent and Live Auctions: Participate in our auctions to raise funds for IFRI-TRYV Liberia and our partner vocational school, Uniting Distant Stars. You can learn more about UDS here: https://www.unitingdistantstars.com.

Organized by

IFRI-TRYV

Our Vision: We envision a world where every BIPOC entrepreneur can access the tools they need to succeed and where their businesses contribute to the global economy in meaningful ways.

Our Mission: At IFRI-TRYV, our mission is to provide innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for BIPOC businesses by empowering them with the necessary resources and capital to thrive.

Early bird discount

$50 – $76.54