Black Business Expo - BBX

The Los Angeles Black Business Expo was founded in

1989 by Barbara Lindsey, who answered the clarion

call for African Americans to focus on building

their own businesses.

The first Expo was held in a hotel ballroom and

1200 attendees responded. The next year the Expo

was moved to the Los Angeles Convention Center where

it has grown from the West Hall to the brand new Tom

Bradley (South) Hall and attracted tens of thousands

of attendees.

Harold Hambrick furthered the goals of the

exhibiting and business community and urged the

corporation he worked for to take on the Expo. When

that business ended, he took over the Expo

completely and now serves as its president.

Luminaries from California's Governors, Mayors,

Actors, Authors and Athletes have attendees as well

as the all-important everyday customers that have

helped grow local businesses.

Open to everyone, the Expo is designed to

showcase businesses owned, operated and designed for

African Americans--a very profitable market.

With the help of exhibitor and sponsor fees and

as well as entrance fees, BBX has been able to

attract people from near and far. There is something

for every age demographic --from Kids World to

Autoland to the Health Pavilion and many more

features and all are welcome.

When is Black Business Expo - BBX?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 1–3 May 2009.