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3RD Annual Detroit Business Festival

The Russell Bazaar, home to more than 100+ small businesses, is celebrating Detroit Business February 27th and 28th in honor of the many successful entrepreneurs operating in the city of Detroit. The Third Annual Detroit Business Festival will be an opportunity for entrepreneurs and those who work to support and develop area businesses to come together to network, promote and learn innovative business skills from industry leaders.

Small businesses and companies that exist to service entrepreneurs are welcome to reserve space at the festival where they may promote their services and network with other professionals. The festival is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to reach out to other business developers from various backgrounds.

Keynote speakers with experience in advertising, marketing, public relations, customer service, accounting, entrepreneurship, business finance, law, economics, etc. will lead attendees in educational discussions. See the schedule of speakers here.

Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh
Sunday, Feb. 27th, 2:00pm
Keynote address detailing the current business climate in the City of Detroit

Phillip Cooley, Co-Owner of Popular Detroit Restaurant
Slows Bar BQ
Saturday, Feb. 26th, 2:30pm
Phillip Cooley, co-owner of Slows Bar BQ and Detroit community advocate, discusses his experience starting and building a successful business.

Business Insight Panel - "Innovators and Leaders"
Saturday, Feb. 26th, 4:00pm
Leaders in the Detroit Business World come together to educate the community on how to start and build a successful business. Questions from the audience welcome. Moderated by Ken Harris, President and CEO of the International Black Business Expo and Detroit City Charter Commission Member.

Additional Entertainment:

The festival will also include a variety of entertainment in addition to business oriented seminars.

• Food Court and Food Tastings
• Children's Activities
• Entertainment by Local musicians and Choirs
• Film Screenings
• Russell Gallery Opening Reception

Festival Hours:
Saturday, February 26th:
Vendor Set-up: 8am-12pm
Open to the Public 3pm-7pm

Sunday, February 27th
Open to the Public: 12pm-5pm