Black Business Expo returns to SouthPark on Feb. 22

Emily Robinson shows one of her best-selling cookies at the Emi’s Treats table at the 8th annual Black Business Expo and Health Fair at SouthPark Mall in Moline. The 10th annual Black Business Expo will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at SouthPark Mall in Moline. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

The 10th annual Black Business Expo will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at SouthPark Mall in Moline.

The expo is hosted by the QC Power Network.

The goal of the event is to help small businesses grow, network with other businesses and get customers, said Tracy Singleton, CEO of the Quad Cities Empowerment Network.

In past years, the expo has been a gathering place for Black-owned businesses. Some of the vendors will represent skin care product businesses, catering services, photographers, real estate professionals, T-shirt designers and more.

Dozens of vendors are expected to participate.

The QC Empowerment Network is a collaborative effort created for and by Black Quad Cities residents to connect to the community. For more information on the expo, go here.

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