| Event Start Date: May 3, 2024 | Event End Date: May 3, 2024 | Event Venue: theMart South Drive |
A celebration of Black innovation & entrepreneurship
A celebration
of Black innovation & entrepreneurship
Enjoy snacks & drinks and participate in outdoor community-building activities and win prizes from local Black-owned businesses.
This year, our Juneteenth celebration will highlight the top 5 Black founders as they pitch & compete in our 2024 BLKtech Pitch Competition!
1871 members, founders, and the general public are invited to enjoy bites, drinks, and activities to applaud the success of Black Americans in Chicago in celebration of Juneteenth.
The event will include happy hour with unlimited beverages, outdoor games, DJ, and win prizes to pour business back into Black-owned entrepreneurs.
Supported by
Supported by
BLKtech Voices
1871’s community resource group focused on education, support, and allyship.
2024 event details
Celebrations w/ us from
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Including
Drinks & light bites
Lawn games
Music
Featuring
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pitches from 2024 BLKtech Pitch Competition
Cheer on the top 5 Black finalists as they pitch their startups for the chance to win funding, resources, and support as they continue to build their business!
Special moments
Win prizes from Black-owned Businesses
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
You have the chance to win an amazing prize, sourced from local businesses! Participate in our raffle and help support local Black-owned businesses along the way.
Networking bingo
5:00 PM - 5:40 PM
Mix and mingle with the community! We’ll have interactive community bingo throughout the event to meet peers, grow your network, and hangout with friends.
Merchandise Mart, Chicago
Merchandise Mart, Chicago
📍We’ll be in person on the South Lawn of Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. More details to come!
Attend!
Attend!
More details to come
