Explore Rochester and Give Black!
The Entire Month of February 2024. In Support of Black History Month
Submitting your receipt is easy as 1-2-3!
The rules are simple. Support a different black owned business each week during the month of February 2024, submit your receipts online to Rochester Branch NAACP, and be eligible to win cash prizes at the end of the month of February, while supporting amazing Black-owned businesses!
In the spirit of W.E.B. Du Bois, NAACP and Brookings Institute partnered on The Black Progress Index, an analysis of the places where Black people are thriving most, as measured through their life expectancy. From home ownership, to education, to Black-owned businesses, Black and other people of color in Rochester, Minnesota need our support so that we can all thrive together. Support our campaign and strengthen the growing Black owned businesses in Rochester. Get the data for Rochester, Minnesota.
Are You a Black Owned or Minority Owned Business?
Submit your information and we’ll list it in an upcoming directory.
Free Registration to Sell/Attend at Black Excellence Expo
Become a Sponsor!
The Black Excellence Expo is about supporting and promoting black-owned businesses in our community. All sponsors are encouraged to be present at the event and interact with business owners at each of their tables. Sponsorship funds go 100% towards supporting Black Excellence Expo events and NAACP and Minority Business Network Black-Owned Business initiatives.
Email info@naacprochestermn.org for details on how to get started
Tier one $2000
This sponsorship will have your organization’s name, logo and QR code to a website link of your choice prominently displayed on 2 different sponsorship boards strategically placed in the event and in promotion of the event.
Tier two: $1000
This level will have your organization’s name and logo displayed on 2 different sponsorship boards strategically placed in the event.
Table at the event: $500
This sponsorship is open to service providers promoting services for Black entrepreneurs and community members.
Other Ways to Support
Make a donation to support this specific initiative. You can also easily donate online.
Join the Rochester Branch of the NAACP. Become engaged and help drive positive change.
