INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Women & Minority Small Business Market (WMSBM) is gearing up to host its annual event for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, 2024. 

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WMSBM is collaborating with the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper and Global Village to host the Woman and Minority Small Business Saturday Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Global Village.  

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"We are women, and we are minorities, so we thought this would be an opportunity not only for us but for others that were like us," said Jerilyn Lewis, co-founder of WMSBM. 

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This free event presents an incredible opportunity for the community to support more than 70 of Indianapolis’ women- and minority-owned businesses while enjoying a festive and inclusive atmosphere. 

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In addition to offering small business owners a vibrant platform to celebrate entrepreneurship and support local talent, the Woman and Minority Small Business Saturday Market will include a health component and a Black Santa Selfie Station for families to enjoy as we welcome in the holiday season. 

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Mark your calendars for Nov. 30 and join us at Global Village for a day of shopping, networking and holiday cheer! 

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About Women & Minority Small Business Market 

Since its inception in 2014, the Women and Minority Small Business Market, strives to create and uplift a community where nontraditional brick-and-mortar business owners in Indianapolis are supported and thrive. WMSBM provides access to professional development, vending and networking opportunities to enhance visibility of women and minority-owned businesses and help them succeed in a competitive market. 

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About the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper 

Founded in 1895 as a two-page church bulletin, the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper is the fourth oldest Black newspaper in the U.S. For generations, the Recorder has diligently reported on activities of the Civil Rights Movement, profiled national figures and covered major events from Indiana Black Expo and Circle City Classic to BUTTER, Melanin in May and BLACK:  A Festival of Joy. Through a weekly print paper and daily online reporting, the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper continues to support and empower African Americans in the community and across the country. 

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About Global Village Welcome Center  

Global Village Welcome Center is a cultural event and gallery space with a banquet hall and eight permanent exhibit galleries highlighting Africa, Europe, North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and Oceania.