How to find deals, discounts and events during Black Business Month in Miami
August is national Black Business Month. And while it’s not as well-known as Amazon Prime Day or Small Business Saturday, the recognition is important for business owners and their customers.
Black Business Month was founded in 2004 by entrepreneurs Frederick E. Jordan and John William Templeton to raise awareness about entrepreneurship and its challenges.
In recognition of Black Business Month, some South Florida Black-owned companies are offering discounts, promotions and even networking opportunities.
Not familiar with the monthlong focus on Black businesses? It’s not too late to reap the benefits.
“I wouldn’t have known either if I wasn’t in business,” North Miami entrepreneur Karty Pierre, owner of Candle By Kay, said about the monthlong focus. “I’m embracing it by going to events and panel discussions.”
And those discussions continue on Friday, Aug. 23, when North Miami hosts a free small business expo at the Joe Celestin Community Center, 1525 NW 135th St. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., business people can network and learn from panel discussions.
If you’re looking for deals or other networking opportunities, check out these five highlights:
Lil’ Greenhouse Grill
At Overtown’s Lil’ Greenhouse Grill, guests can enjoy soul food like collard greens and smoked ribs. Owners Nicole Gates and Karim Bryant launched a monthly networking event on Aug. 1 that features live music and opportunities for other business owners to pitch their businesses.
“We kicked off Black Business Month with a mixer,” Gates said. “We want to provide live music, networking and a chance to pitch their business and support the economic growth of businesses in Overtown.”
Contact: 1300 NW Third Ave., Miami, FL 33136, or call 786 277-3582
Candles by Kay
Candles by Kay owner Karty Pierre is based in North Miami and sells her fragrant candles at pop-up shops, farmer’s markets and via her mobile installations. For Black Business Month, she is promoting her candle-making workshop at a discounted $25 a person.
“I’m online and I’m currently doing the workshops mobile,” she said. “I tell people if they can’t secure a location, I’ll meet them, all the products in hand.”
Contact: Customers can shop from Pierre’s online store and her business’ Instagram.
Glow Skin Corrective & Glow Esthetic Skin Studio
Hollywood entrepreneur Lisset Tresvant is the owner of Glow Skin Corrective and Glow Esthetic Skin Studio. As a former makeup artist, Tresvant informs clients about how health and wellness can lead to clear, strong skin.
“Your face is the first thing you see in the morning,” she said in a recent Instagram post. “Confidence starts with how you feel about the person looking back at you. And that begins with self-care.”
For Black Business Month, Tresvant is offering $25 off of her Glo2 treatment.
Contact: Shop with her online and via her Instagram.
1804 Haitian Pizza
Haitian food is tropical, sometimes spicy, and simply delicious. With two locations in North Miami, 1804 Haitian Pizza combines Haitian griot and oxtail with pizza in a popular way.
Owner Ludvy Joseph sees Black businesses as a way to continue circulating the Black dollar in our communities.
“It’s about bringing value and the dollar circulating in the community,” Joseph said. “We’re all going to spend and might as well keep [money] in the Black community. It’s really important for Black entrepreneurs in the community.”
Contact: 12485 NE Sixth Ct., North Miami, FL 33161 and 13737 NW Seventh Ave., North Miami, FL 33168, or call 305-456-5152
Co-Space
At Miami Gardens’ Co-Space coworking space, guests can work in an intimate space while classic soul music from artists like Lauryn Hill play in the background. The coworking space is owned by Joy St. Clair and hosts events like book signings and panels.
Co-Space recently held a packed Miami Herald Black business event.
Contact: 17560 NW 27th Ave., Suite 105, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, or call 305-615-4210
Other Black Business Month events
Business link-up on the beach: From 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, business leaders and entrepreneurs are invited to Historic Virginia Key Beach Park off the Rickenbacker Causeway for a networking event at Miami’s historically Black beach. To attend, RSVP here.
Is there a local Black-owned business the Miami Herald should know about? Email Michael Butler at mbutler@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published August 22, 2025 at 6:16 AM.