HYFIN Announces 3rd Annual Blackity Black Holiday Market, Strengthening Milwaukee’s Black Business Community
MILWAUKEE, WI (November 4, 2024) — HYFIN, Milwaukee’s premier digital-first Black music and culture platform, announces its highly anticipated 3rd Annual Blackity Black Holiday Market, showcasing over 40 Black-owned businesses on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The event will transform Turner Hall Ballroom (1040 N Vel R. Phillips Ave) into a vibrant marketplace from 10 AM to 3 PM, offering unique holiday shopping opportunities while strengthening Milwaukee’s Black entrepreneurial ecosystem.
“The Blackity Black Holiday Market has become more than just a shopping event—it’s a movement celebrating Black entrepreneurship and creativity in Milwaukee,” said Tarik Moody, HYFIN’s Creative Director]. “Connecting consumers directly with local Black-owned businesses creates sustainable economic opportunities and strengthens our community’s fabric.”
This year’s market coincides with Small Business Saturday, offering shoppers a meaningful way to support local entrepreneurs while finding distinctive holiday gifts. Vendors will showcase a wide range of products, from handcrafted items to specialty goods, reflecting the diversity and talent within Milwaukee’s Black business community.
The market builds upon HYFIN’s comprehensive support for Black entrepreneurs, including their recently launched Black Small Business Initiative (BSBI). This scholarship valued at a total of $100,000 program provides five area businesses with extensive marketing support, including:
- 500 on-air underwriting messages
- Digital marketing resources
- Access to the 2025 HYFIN E-Commerce Summit
- Executive coaching opportunities
- Technology support through United Way’s Techquity program
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee
- Admission: Free to the public
Vendor opportunities are still available. Interested businesses can apply through the online application form at: https://forms.gle/r2DHW6HaosTJtidS7
For more information about the market and participating vendors, visit [website] or follow HYFIN on social media (@hyfinmke on Facebook and @hyfin.mke on Instagram).
About HYFIN HYFIN is a Radio Milwaukee station dedicated to amplifying Black voices, culture, and businesses in Southeast Wisconsin. Through innovative programming and community initiatives, HYFIN works to transform Milwaukee into a destination for Black professionals and entrepreneurs while celebrating and preserving Black culture.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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