Erie's Black Wall Street

Looking for local resources or ways to connect? Join us Wednesday, October 29th, 10 AM–1 PM at the UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center in Erie. Meet Drevell Showers and learn how our 1-Stop Resource Hub helps neighbors find the support they need. Refreshments included!

The Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and Erie's Black Wall Street is a partner in this effort. Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions you face, and more. Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—a public good ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours. Take the 12-minute survey now. The survey is open to businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch. All responses are confidential. The survey closes November 14, 2025. Questions? Contact Hal Martin at Hal.Martin@clev.frb.org.

Looking for local resources or ways to connect? Join us Wednesday, October 29th, 10 AM–1 PM at the UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center in Erie. Meet Drevell Showers and learn how our 1-Stop Resource Hub helps neighbors find the support they need. Refreshments included!

Greenwood Week 2025 — Pittsburgh’s Premier Black Business Conference 📅 October 9–13, 2025 📍 213 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 About the Event: Greenwood Week is Pittsburgh’s only Black Business Conference, bringing together professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for panels, parties, and purposeful networking. This five-day experience blends education, celebration, and empowerment — and yes, if you have a business, it’s a tax write-off. 🗓 Schedule Highlights Thursday, Oct 9 5:30 PM – Registration 6:15 PM – Introductions 6:30 PM – Business Insurance 7:30 PM – Business Law 8:30 PM – Business Finance (Dollar Bank) Friday, Oct 10 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM – Co-Working Day (1-on-1 consultations, resources, and food) 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM – State of Black Business Town Hall 🔥 Featuring Erie’s Black Wall Street’s own Kyra Taylor, sharing insights on sustainable Black business growth. Saturday, Oct 11 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Brunch N Bites (2nd Floor) + Day Party (3rd Floor) 🎟 Ticket Options All Access: $100 (+ $2.50 fee) Thursday Only: $75 (+ $1.88 fee) Friday Co-Working Day: Free Friday Town Hall: $25 (+ $0.63 fee) Saturday Brunch: $20 (+ $0.50 fee) Tickets on sale through October 11 @ 9 PM 👉 greenwoodplan.com

There’s something about peeling back the layers… about bringing new life into old spaces that once carried so much history, yet sat forgotten for too long. 🕰️✨ We’re taking these Parade Street buildings back to their bones — securing structures, reinforcing foundations, and preparing them to rise again, stronger than ever. This isn’t just construction. It’s revival. It’s transformation. It’s the next chapter in a story that refuses to be erased. 🖤 Let’s Build the Block Together. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eUEE9-bj #LetsBuildTheBlock #EriesBlackWallStreet #CommunityDriven #BlackLed #EriePA

Be part of Cornerstone history. Parade Street has shaped so many lives…and the next chapter is being written now. If these buildings matter to you, we’d love to hear your story. Share your voice: Record a 30–60 sec video telling us: what Parade Street meant to you, and/or what you envision for its future!! How to submit: Email your video to nat@eriesblackwallstreet.org with the subject “Parade Street Story.” By submitting, you grant Erie’s Black Wall Street the right to use your video, name, and likeness for Cornerstone Project marketing across platforms, now and in the future. Let’s build the block—together. 🧱🖤 #BuildTheBlock #CornerstoneProject #EBWS

Be part of Cornerstone history. Parade Street has shaped so many lives…and the next chapter is being written now. If these buildings matter to you, we’d love to hear your story. Share your voice: Record a 30–60 sec video telling us: what Parade Street meant to you, and/or what you envision for its future!! How to submit: Email your video to nat@eriesblackwallstreet.org with the subject “Parade Street Story.” By submitting, you grant Erie’s Black Wall Street the right to use your video, name, and likeness for Cornerstone Project marketing across platforms, now and in the future. Let’s build the block—together. 🧱🖤 #BuildTheBlock #CornerstoneProject #EBWS

It’s only been a week since we announced the acquisition of two historic buildings on Parade Street… and we’re already helping to rewrite history. 🖤 These walls have witnessed over a century of life — groceries, gatherings, markets, and meetings that shaped our community. Now, they’re stepping into a new chapter. ✨ What do you remember about Parade Street’s past? And what do you dream for its future? Let’s Build the Block Together. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eUEE9-bj #LetsBuildTheBlock #EriesBlackWallStreet #CommunityDriven #communitydevelopment #BlackLed #EriePA

🚨 BIG NEWS, ERIE! 🚨 MJ’s Center for Dance Education is officially HERE, and we’re inviting YOU to celebrate at our Open House! 🖤✨ 📅 Saturday, August 30th 🕛 12 PM – 3 PM 📍 1229 State St, Erie, PA Join us for an afternoon filled with music, light bites, giveaways, and a special behind-the-scenes look at what makes MJ’s so unique. Meet our amazing instructors, tour the studio, and get all the details on fall classes + auditions for MJ’s Elite! Don’t miss your chance to be part of Erie’s newest dance movement. 💃🏽🕺🏽 #MJsDanceErie #OpenHouse #ErieDance

BIG NEWS 🧱✨ Erie’s Black Wall Street has officially acquired not one—but TWO historic buildings on Parade Street! This is more than a property purchase—it’s the foundation of something transformational. We can’t share all the details just yet, but trust us… what’s coming will shift the landscape of community, culture, and collaboration in Erie. Let’s Build the Block Together. Because what we’re building isn’t just for us—it’s for generations to come. 🖤 Help us continue to strive!! https://bit.ly/4oIrM3w #LetsBuildTheBlock #EriesBlackWallStreet #SomethingBigIsComing #CommunityDriven #BlackLed #EriePA