Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
We host events to uplift the community, share our stories, build sustainable businesses, and grow inclusive entrepreneurship.
2026 Program & Events Calendar *
*Check back for event specifics including time and location added regularly.
January
Monthly Board Meeting
Sankofa Scholarship Deadline
Circle of Community Grant Due on Jan. 5
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing — Releasing Last Year’s Weight: A Grounding & Visioning Experience for Entrepreneurs, Jan. 27th 6:30-8:30pm. Register Here.
February - Black History Month
"Roots and Resonance" Reception, Manhattan Arts Center, Feb. 6th 5:00-7:00pm.
Kansas Black Legislative Day at the Capital, Feb. 9th
Rhythm & Hues: An Evening of Jazz & Art (with Dean Mitchell), Feb. 20 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Circle of Community Gala, Feb. 28th, Manhattan Country Club, 5:30 - 9 p.m.Tickets here
March
New Member Orientation, March 3, 5:30 - 6:15 pm, Register Here.
Groundbreaking Yuma Street Cultural Center, March 10, 930 Yuma Street
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing — Leads on Lock: Capture, Track, Convert; March 19th 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register Here.
Explore the Historic Sanctuary of Yuma Street Walking Tour, Museum of Art + Light & Yuma Street, March 39, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Register Here. (BEFH Members 10% off)
April
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing — The Cashflow Blueprint: See the Flow. Plan Your Growth. Online Webinar, April 9th 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register Here.
Grow Green Match Day, April 22nd
Commerce Uplift Business Program Info Session, April 28th 5:30 - 6:15 pm. Register Here.(Virtual)
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
May
Commerce Uplift Business Program Info Session, May 12th 6:00 - 6:45 pm. Register Here. (In Person)
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing — Lead with Heart, Serve with Purpose, Succeed with Impact, May 14th 6:30 — 8:30 pm. Register Here.
BEFH Book Club: Shifting Perspectives – Black Joy Edition, May 28th 6:30 - 8:30pm. Register Here.
New Member Orientation
June
Commerce Uplift Business Program Launch, June 4th 6:30 - 8:30pm
Juneteenth
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing— Forecasting for Success: Turn Projections into Progress. Online Webinar, June 11th 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing— Unlocking the Grant Process: Understanding How Grants Work & How to Position Your Idea for Funding. June 23rd 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register Here.
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
July
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing
New Member Orientation & Pinning Ceremony
Black Joy Mental Health Brunch & Keynote
August (National Black Business Month)
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing
Access to Capital Panel, August 13th, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
September
Yuma Street Cultural Festival, Sunday, September 6th
Commerce Uplift Graduation, Pitch & Celebration
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing— Shame Didn't Build Me: Recognizing, Remembering, and Reclaiming; September 24th, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Register Here.
October
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
New Member Orientation
November
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing
December
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing
BEFH Christmas Party
Board Retreat
Celebrate & Uplift: BEFH Events
Previous BEFH Events
2025 Program & Events Calendar *
*Check back for event specifics including time and location added regularly.
January
Monthly Board Meeting
Sankofa Scholarship Deadline, January 6th
Circle of Community Grant Notifications, January 10th
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Being Mind-full, January 21st, 6:30 -7:45 p.m. Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Setting Your Personal Budget, January 30th, 6:30 -7:45 p.m. Register Here.
February - Black History Month
"Roots and Resonance" Reception, Manhattan Arts Center, February 7th, 5:00 - 7:00pm. See More Details.
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Relationships 101, February 11th, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Register Here.
Kansas Black Legislative Day at the Capital, February 17th.
Circle of Community Gala, February 22nd, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Purchase Tickets Here.
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
March
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Tax Preparation and Planning Tips, March 6th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
New Member Orientation via Zoom, March 11th, Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Smarter Marketing: Level Up Your Business with AI- Driven Strategies, March 27th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
April
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Saying No, with Love: Boundaries 101, April 15th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - The Blackprint to Retail: Getting Your Product on Store Shelves, April 22nd, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
May
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Social Selling Mastery: Turn Your Followers into Paying Customers, May 1st, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
Black Joy Mental Health Panel & Brunch, Saturday, May 3rd 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Release & Reclaim: The Power of Owning What’s Yours, May 13th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
June
Commerce Uplift Product Business Program Launch, June 5th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Social Media Ads 101: Spend Smart, Grow Fast, June 10th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
July
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Building Your Village: Friendship, Belonging & Connection, July 8th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
New Member Orientation & Pinning Ceremony, July 27 at 2 pm. Register here
August (National Black Business Month)
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Active Mind, Active Body, Active Business: The Mental Power of Physical Activity, August 18th. Register Here.
Access to Capital Panel, August 14th, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register here
Yuma Street Cultural Festival, Sunday, August 31st 1-9 pm. More info visit our Facebook event here
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
September
Commerce Uplift Graduation, Pitch & Celebration, September 4th, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Commerce en Español Uplift Graduation, Pitch & Celebration, September 5th, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
NAACP & National Voter Registration Drive, September 16th, 12:00 - 7:00 p.m., 120 N. 4th St. Manhattan, KS
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - QuickBooks for Entrepreneurs: Master Your Business Finances, September 18th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
October
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Finances and Mental Wellness: Healing the Stress Behind the Budget, October 14th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
November
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Beyond the Now: A Conversation on Generational Wealth, November 6th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Reconstructing the Mind, November 11th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
December
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - Color Me Resilient: A Grief Experience, December 11th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series: Mindset, Money & Marketing - The Heart of a Father: Leading with Strength and Intention, December 16th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register Here.
BEFH Christmas Party, Flint Hills Discovery Center, Friday, December 19th, 6 - 9 p.m.
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
Office Closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 5
Black & Bankable 1-Day Business Intensive For Black Entrepreneurs Ready to Grow & Scale
Calling black entrepreneurs ready to access capital and scale!
Join us for an in-person 1-day intensive event to address the gap in funding black businesses encounter in access to capital and equity. During this one-day intensive retreat, Makisha Boothe, founder of Sistahbiz, will lead and facilitate essential training on what black businesses need to raise capital including financial documentation, business projections, business pitch decks, and more.
The day will feature access to capital resource representatives, “Building Strong Banker Relationships” panel discussion with bank representatives, live entertainment, Fireside Chat with a multi-7-figure black entrepreneur and light breakfast and lunch.
This training is for black founders doing business in and or registered in the state of Kansas.
Attendees are encouraged to stay for the entirety of the event.
This event is limited to 50 attendees to ensure a quality learning environment.
Melanin Market: Celebrating Black Business Month
Join us at Melanin Market, a vibrant celebration of National Black Business Month, where we shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and entrepreneurship within the Black community. This empowering event showcases a diverse array of black-owned products and provides a platform to learn about the inspiring stories behind black-owned businesses in our community.
JOIN OUR FACEBOOK EVENT HERE
Let's Two-Step!
Learn from Steve Massey’s Top City Steppers, for an interactive masterclass focused on learning the "Tamia 'I Can't Get Enough of You' line dance and more! Please RSVP by emailing engage@blackflinthills.com to reserve your spot as we only have limited space. Refreshments will be provided! Come out for a fun time and of course, networking!
Feel free to bring a partner if you'd like but it is not necessary!
Black Biz Friday
Announcing our first-ever Black Biz Friday event on Black Friday at Manhattan Town Center!!
Shop and support local black-owned businesses for the holidays featuring a special performance by award-winning saxophonist JahVelle!
Friday, November 26th from 10 am to 6 pm. Our pop-up will be located between Journey’s and The Buckle.
Learn more about our organization here: https://www.blackflinthills.com.
Presented by The Natural Girls Chronicles & Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills!
“Meet The Black Entrepreneurs” Networking + Maker Fair
A perfect way to celebrate National Black Business Month! Learn about the many black-owned businesses in our region, purchase wares, and learn about the services available. We will have music, networking, and food!
Event hosted at SPARK, 1125 Westport Drive, Manhattan, Kansas
Black Business Sip & Shop - Dwan Miller Photography + Jennifer Nicole Hair Designs
Come meet the owners behind Dwan Miller Photography + Jennifer Nicole Hair Designs. Drinks, Appetizers, Music, and networking!
Need an updated headshot? Dwan Miller is offering a very special deal for this event.
Here are the details:
Head & Shoulder Special
$50- 1 Photo/Pose
$75- 3 Photo/Pose
$100- 5 Photo/Pose
Final edits will be delivered through an online portfolio galley by email.
InstaBio: https://instabio.cc/dwanmillerphotography
Located: 327 Poyntz Ave, 2nd floor, Manhattan, KS., 66502
EBB - Business Pitch Competition
Come out and support Entrepreneur Business Basics class graduates pitch to win cash in their business!
Location: SPARK, 1125 Westport Drive, Manhattan, KS., 66502
How to get Minority Business Certification and how it can benefit your business
Join us as Rhonda Harris, Director, Office of Minority and Women Business walks us through Minority Business Certification and how it can benefit your business.
Register for this free webinar by emailing blackflinthills@gmail.com.
Black Business Sip n Shop - Junebug Photography
Join us for drinks and appetizers at Junebug Photography, a maternity, birth and newborn photography studio providing a boutique portrait experience. junebugphotographystudio.com
124 S 4th St, Manhattan, KS 66502