

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Black Business Bazaar Powered by HCEDA
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at The Black Business Bazaar for a day of supporting local entrepreneurs and discovering unique products!About this EventIn honor of Black History Month, the Black Business Bazaar is a vibrant marketplace experience designed to celebrate Black-owned businesses in the region with a spotlight on Howard County through visibility, commerce, and connection.An initiative of County Executive Calvin Ball, hosted by the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA), this event brings together local entrepreneurs, community members, and resource partners in a high-energy, welcoming environment where shopping, networking, and economic impact take center stage.What to Expect✔ Opening Remarks A brief welcome from the County Executive honoring Black History Month and celebrating Black entrepreneurship.✔ Business Showcase &amp; Vendor MarketplaceExplore and shop from Black-owned businesses across retail-focused industries.✔ Resource Partner EngagementConnect with economic development and business support partners ready to share tools, resources, and opportunities.✔ Light Bites from Black-Owned BusinessesReception-style service to encourage movement, discovery, and interaction—while intentionally circulating dollars within the Black business ecosystem.✔ Live DJEnergetic sounds to keep the atmosphere lively and welcoming.Why Attend?This event is intentionally designed to foster economic impact beyond vendor tables by circulating event dollars within the Black business ecosystem—supporting food vendors, entrepreneurs, and local partners alike.·         Support and shop Black-owned businesses·         Discover unique products and services·         Build meaningful connections with entrepreneurs and partners·         Celebrate Black History Month through economic empowermentWho Should Attend·         Community members &amp; families·         Shoppers who value supporting local businesses·         Entrepreneurs and small business owners·         Resource partners and ecosystem buildersVendor &amp; Partner OpportunitiesInterested in being a vendor or resource partner, free of charge? Apply here: https://www.research.net/r/HCBBBVendorRequest (can we make a shorter link for this)Participation is limited and curated to ensure quality engagement.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/the-black-business-bazaar-powered-by-hceda/100001980639707683
- **Event Categories**: business, black-history-month, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-black-business-bazaar-powered-by-hceda-tickets-1980639707683
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Maryland Innovation Center
- **lat**: 39.1842437
- **long**: -76.8015413
- **full address**: Maryland Innovation Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Howard County Economic Development Authority (https://allevents.in/org/howard-county-economic-development-authority/23348865)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Maryland Innovation Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Howard County Economic Development Authority
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, black-history-month, shopping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Black Business Bazaar Powered by HCEDA ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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