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12 Years of Impact in the Triad & Beyond
For Immediate Release
The 2025 Triad Minority & Women's Business Expo
Presented by Total Concepts International, Inc.
August 22–23, 2025 | Benton Convention Center | Downtown Winston-Salem, NC
The highly anticipated 2025 Triad Minority & Women's Business Expo is back and even more impactful for its 12th-year celebration, returning to the Benton Convention Center in Downtown Winston-Salem! Acknowledged as one of the Top 10 Minority and Women's Business Expos in the country, this premier event continues its powerful mission of championing and empowering minority and women-owned businesses across the Triad and beyond.
We are thrilled to welcome you on Saturday, August 23, 2025, for an unforgettable experience featuring over 100 diverse vendors, including minority- and women-led businesses from across the region. As always, the Expo is free and open to the public.
Expo Kickoff – Wealth Building & Empowerment Summit | Friday, August 22, 2025
Join us as we launch the Expo weekend with the Wealth Building & Empowerment Summit, a full day of dynamic workshops, interactive panels, and inspiring discussions led by some of the top entrepreneurs and business leaders. The Summit concludes with a Luncheon and Keynote Address, with Ursula Dudley Oglesby, President of Dudley Hair Products, Inc.!
Annual Awards Gala | Friday, August 22, 2025 | Gallery Ballroom
Dress to impress and walk the blue carpet at the highly anticipated Awards Gala on Friday evening at the Gallery Ballroom in the Benton Convention Center. Celebrate with us as we honor standout minority and women-owned businesses and leaders who are making a real difference in the Triad. Enjoy celebrity guests, networking, music, and more! Tickets for the Summit and Gala will be available on our website.
Weekend Highlights Include:
- Youth Corner Showcase – Our young entrepreneurs show off their creativity and products
- Fashion Designers Showcase – A stunning display of local fashion talent
- Celebrity Meet-and-Greet Opportunities (Stay tuned for our 2025 guest announcements!)
- Networking, Entertainment, Giveaways, and More!
Mark your calendars now and be part of this monumental celebration of entrepreneurship, culture, and community. We can’t wait to welcome you to one of the Triad’s most empowering business events of the year!
For updates, tickets, and vendor information, please visit:
🌐 www.triadminorityandwomensbusinessexpo.com
2025 Expo Location:
Benton Convention Center
301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Interested in Volunteering?
Volunteering at the Expo provides the qualified individual with multiple networking opportunities, an up close look at how to run a successful business, a hand in making a difference in the world of minority businesses and much more. This is a perfect time to get service hours for Crosby Scholars or other similar programs!! Sign up today to find out more!!!