For the past nine years, the **Black Business Card Party Committee** has been dedicated to creating spaces where Black businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and community leaders can connect, collaborate, and grow.

What started as a vision to bring businesses together to obtain more Bigs in collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters has grown into a powerful community-driven movement in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Year after year, we have expanded our reach, strengthened our network, welcomed new entrepreneurs, and created meaningful opportunities for businesses to build relationships beyond the traditional networking experience.

We believe networking should be more than exchanging business cards — it should be about building relationships, creating opportunities, celebrating culture, and opening doors for the next generation of business leaders.

Our committee intentionally curates experiences that bring people together in spaces designed for connection, visibility, collaboration, and celebration. From emerging entrepreneurs to established business owners and community influencers, we create environments where everyone has an opportunity to be seen, heard, and connected.

As we celebrate nine years of growth, we are excited about what comes next. The **Black Business Card Party** represents not only how far we've come, but where we're going; creating bigger experiences, stronger partnerships, and greater opportunities for Black businesses throughout Fort Wayne and beyond.

**Nine years. Thousands of connections. One community. And we're just getting started.**