A Black woman entrepreneur welcomes a customer at a community market

Rochester, New York · 1st Annual Expo

Blackprint.

Put a battery back in the Black economy.

A day for Rochester’s Black-owned businesses, young entrepreneurs, and the community that shows up for them.

Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 12–4 PM

Rochester Public Library — Central Library

Join the Expo

Ujamaa · Cooperative Economics

Buy Black.
Build Wealth.
Circulate Black Dollars.

Cooperative economics isn’t just a slogan, it’s a strategy. When we buy Black, we keep wealth in our communities, create opportunities, and build a more resilient Rochester.

Support
Local Business

Create
Opportunities

Build
Generational Wealth

A Black small-business owner connects with a customer at the expo

Mark your calendar

Meet us at BLACKPRINT

Come shop, connect, and invest in Rochester’s Black business community. There’s room for entrepreneurs, families, and everyone ready to build together.

Saturday, November 21

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Central Library

Rochester Public Library
115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604

A community-powered day

Meet local businesses, discover new ideas, and support youth entrepreneurship.

For vendors & entrepreneurs

Bring your business to BLACKPRINT.

Share your products and services with the community. The expo also features live business demonstrations and a Youth Shark Tank segment.

Showcase what you do. Open to retail, food, professional services, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Vendor fees: Adult vendor (19+) $44; youth vendor $33. Presenters and Youth Shark Tank contestants do not pay a vendor fee.
Vendors bring their own table and table cover. Setup details are provided after registration is confirmed.

Download vendor form Ask about registering

Questions? Call or text Diallo Payne at 585-355-7884.

Community Justice Initiative

Putting a battery back in the Black economy.

BLACKPRINT Business & Wealth Expo

November 21, 2026 · Rochester Public Library — Central Library

585-355-7884