08/11/2026
đź’ˇ What Does It Really Take to Build a Business?
When you see a successful business, you see the finished product—the logo, the storefront, the products, and the entrepreneur behind it.
What you don't always see are the early mornings, late nights, difficult decisions, and countless hours of hard work that made it possible.
Entrepreneurship isn't built in a single moment. It's built through consistency, resilience, and the commitment to keep learning, growing, and showing up.
For the past three months, the 14 entrepreneurs in the Black Entrepreneur Training Academy (B.E.T.A.), a partnership between Black Wall Street Kalamazoo and Sisters in Business Michigan, have been doing exactly that—investing in themselves and their businesses while balancing work, family, and everyday responsibilities.
Now it's time to celebrate their journey.
Join us at B.E.T.A. Demo Day to meet this year's entrepreneurs, explore their businesses, and watch five finalists compete live for $5,000 in prize funding.
đź“… Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
đź“Ť The Fetzer Center
2251 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
🎤 Live Pitch Competition begins at 1:00 PM
🎟️ Reserve your FREE ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beta-demo-day-tickets-1992463259244?aff=oddtdtcreator
đź’› Your support helps us continue providing education, mentorship, and opportunities that empower entrepreneurs throughout our community.
👉 Donate to Black Wall Street Kalamazoo:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BKCFAVELCHYX2
