Village Headquarters

THE MISSION
To create opportunities for visual and performance artists, and business members of Black Business Space [BBS] to increase their fan and customer base and brand awareness. To create a synergy of community loyalty and support. To remind and reinforce core values and business etiquette for the community at large - "...we are becoming a rude society and it is reflecting in our business interactions," vibrates the sentiments of Lee Green, Founder and CEO of the National Black Business Trade Association. To give back to the community through hands on community service, promotion of member non-profit causes, and/or give donations where feasible.

Who Is Showcased?
Currently, jazz artist Brian O'Neal, The Master Griot Performance Poetry Collective, Nspire, Sandra Sedgewick, visual artists Rebekah Jenkins, Terri Meredith, and the world-renowned Mark Jensen. The goal is to get 30-40 artists on the roster.

The BBSVT is also showcasing institutions whose work is and has been of great significance to the Black community as well as provide models for healthy community development. The blog Black In Time by BBS member Hugh Gaddy will also be featured as our community griot.


Community Outreach
The BBS Value Tour also brings value to participating cities by providing community service directly to an organization in that city and/or promoting causes relevant to that community. A directory of non-profit members will also be included in the collectible resource book that will travel with the tour.

What We Provide; What We Offer
Opportunity! Opportunities for businesses and organizations to engage the affluent African American community; to build relationships. Opportunity for members of the global community to network off-line as well as online. Opportunity to learn and connect in a committed environment; to have an extended family. Opportunity to create community economic wealth through the promotion of the Black Business Builders program. Awareness opportunities, branding opportunities, product placement and sampling opportunities.

Corporate entities, businesses, and entrepreneurs - Request your customized strategic sponsorship or advertising partnership packages that include a strategic marketing mix with pre-event, on-site, and post event exposure and ongoing opportunities to connect with our database.

Community members, Adopt An Artist or Institution!

Great people with great spirits and great strategies do great things. The opportunity to spread Lee Green's and NBBTA's motto of commUNITY!

Where Are We Next?
****NOV 7-9, 2008 - 23RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ART EXPO - PHILA, PA
**JAN 16-18, 2009 - STEPPIN' TO KING'S DREAM - LOS ANGELES, CA
**FEB 2009 - ISLAND RETREAT & NETWORKING CONFERENCE
**MAR 2009 - IDJTA's DJ EXPO & SPINNERS AWARDS - ATLANTA, GA