The Business & Strategy Lab | Free Small Business Workshop & Resource Event

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An interactive community gathering and vendor marketplace celebrating regional African American authors and their works.

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An interactive community gathering and vendor marketplace celebrating regional African American authors and their works. The Business & Strategy Lab A Free Black Business Resource Event Join us for The Business & Strategy Lab , a free, practical business resource experience designed for entrepreneurs, authors, creatives, service providers, and small-business owners who are ready to sharpen their strategy and make smarter business decisions. Taking place during BLK Author Expo Suitland , the Lab features four focused sessions covering business positioning, AI automation, market strategy, and live business troubleshooting. Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Creative Suitland Arts Center 4719 Silver Hill Road Suitland, MD 20746 Drop in anytime Attend one session or stay for all four. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Business Positioning & Market Integrity Led by Francis Foreman Move beyond generic marketing. Learn how to identify who actually has the budget to buy, distinguish the end-user from the decision-maker, and develop offers that are positioned to close. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Practical AI: Automating the Right Tasks First Featured Guest Specialist: Quintel Harcum A straightforward, no-hype look at practical AI. Learn how to identify repetitive operational tasks, reduce everyday business friction, and use automation to create more time for growth.

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