The Summer Heymiss Progress Expo & Job Fair is the largest African American consumer tradeshow in Wisconsin. The annual event attracts attendees and vendors from Madison, Milwaukee, and surrounding areas. The 1-day experience includes a lineup of speakers, business development, fashion show, small business presentations, food carts, and more!
In it's 2nd year, this landmark event is produced by Heymiss Progress Expo. The Heymiss Progress Expo aims to stimulate growth, innovation and development by empowering African American entrepreneurs and building strategic community partnerships.
The summer Heymiss Progress Black Expo will feature 60 vendors and adds a Job Fair featuring 40+ employers from across Dane County!
Vendors & Employers: For more information please send an email to [email protected]
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
*Vendors & Employers available from 9am-3pm, Food Carts available from 11am to 3pm
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9AM: Doors open to public (FREE ADMISSION)
10AM: Welcome & Award Presentation | Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, Sabrina Madison,
10:20AM: Sponsor remarks
11AM - 1PM: Presentations by vendors & breakout sessions
Classroom A: Entrepreneur Presentations
11am-11:15am: Motivational MD, Jasmine Zapta, MD
11:25am-11:40am: Vendor 2: Mary’s Daughter, Barbara Boustead, LCSW DMM
11:50am-12:05pm: Vendor 3: Handmade Breea Butter, LaBreea Walsh
12:15pm-12:30pm: Vendor 4: Papyrus & Charms, Lilo Allen
12:40pm-12:55pm: Vendor 5: Solitude Scents, LaToya S. Adkins
CLASSROOM B: COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS: SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
1:30PM - 2:15: "Black Excellence In the Flesh", Black Boy Brilliance & Black Girl Magic Fashion Show by Insert Apparel
3PM: Doors close to public
