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
Sankofa Scholarship Deadline
Circle of Community Grant Due on Jan. 5
The Grind & Growth Series— Releasing Last Year’s Weight: A Grounding & Visioning Experience for Entrepreneurs, Jan. 27th 6:30-8:30pm. Register Here.
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
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— 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)
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
April
The Grind & Growth Series— 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)
May
Commerce Uplift Business Program Info Session, May 12th 6:00 - 6:45 pm. Register Here. (In Person)
The Grind & Growth Series— Lead with Heart, Serve with Purpose, Succeed with Impact, May 14th 6:30 — 8:30 pm. Register Here.
LaKendra Franklin Photography Ribbon Cutting & Open House, May 28th 3:00 — 6:00 pm. Join Event.
BEFH Book Club: Shifting Perspectives – Black Joy Edition, May 28th 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register Here.
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
June
Commerce Uplift Business Program Launch, June 4th 6:30 - 8:30pm, BEFH Office
The Grind & Growth Series— Forecasting for Success: Turn Projections into Progress. Online Webinar, June 11th 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register Here.
Junction City Juneteenth, June 13th 1:00 - 8:00pm, Heritage Park. Become a Vendor
Manhattan Juneteenth, June 19th 4:30pm - 7:30pm, City Park & June 20 8:00am - 2:00pm, Douglass Park. Become a Vendor
The Grind & Growth Series— Unlocking the Grant Process: Understanding How Grants Work & How to Position Your Idea for Funding. June 23rd 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register Here.
July
General Body Meeting & Pinning Ceremony, BEFH Office, July 13th 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series— Black Joy is Healing: BIPOC Mental Health Dinner & Keynote, Arrow Cocktail Lounge, July 27th 5:30pm. Register Here.
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
August (National Black Business Month)
Access to Capital Panel, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, August 13th, 6:00 - 8:00pm. Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series— Unlocking Growth: The Beliefs Behind Your Business Blocks, August 18th 6:30 - 8:30pm. Register Here.
September
Yuma Street Cultural Festival, Sunday, September 6th 2:00 - 8:00 pm. Become a Volunteer. Join the FB event.
Commerce Uplift Graduation, Pitch & Celebration, 1960 Kimball Ave., September 11th 6:00 - 8:00pm. Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series— The Pricing Table, Webinar, September 15th 7:00 - 8:45pm, Register here.
The Grind & Growth Series— Content Creation Workshop, Manhattan Public Library Auditorium, September 24th. Register here.
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
October
From Idea to Impact: A Fireside Chat with Bryan Shannon, K-State College of Business Administration, October 1st 5:30 — 7:30 pm. Join Facebook Event
The Grind & Growth Series— Roots to Wealth: A Family Financial Empowerment Experience, Manhattan Area Technical College, October 24th 9:00am - 1:00pm, Register here.
RISE Above: Empowering Leadership in Youth: Building Leaders. Strengthening Character. Inspiring Purpose. Boys & Young Men (Ages 9–21), Douglass Activity Center, 11:00am – 2:00pm, Register Here.
November
BEFH Book Club: Shifting Perspectives – Black Joy Edition, November 5th 6:30 - 8:30pm, Register here.
The Grind & Growth Series— Rest to Rise: A Wellness Workshop on Burnout Prevention, Rest, and Sustainable Performance, November 12th 6:30 — 8:30 pm. Register Here.
The Grind & Growth Series— Holi-Daze: When Grief Steals Your Holiday Cheer, November 17th 6:30 — 8:30 pm. Register Here.
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting
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
