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BlacQuity SC

BlacQuity SC empowers Black entrepreneurs and creatives in South Carolina through education, resources, and community engagement, fostering economic growth and cultural representation in the local economy.

<p fr-original-style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' id="isPasted" style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;'>The festival will go on RAIN OR SHINE. There will be no refunds of any kind for last-minute cancellations due to the weather. Please plan accordingly.<p fr-original-style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;'> <p fr-original-style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;'>Hours of Operation: Vendors must be open Saturday. Required hours of operation will be Saturday 2pm-8pm. You may be open outside of these hours as the general public will have access to the vendor area during setup hours starting at 9am Saturday and throughout the event. There will also be attendees onsite if you wish to operate then as well.<p fr-original-style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;'> <p fr-original-style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;'>Location: We reserve the right to determine vendor location. This determination will be based on the size and space available as well as the type of craft, product or attraction. At the vendor coordinator discretion vendor location may be moved, prior to set up, for any reason.<p fr-original-style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;'> <p fr-original-style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;'>Roots &amp; Rivers Festival &ndash; Vendor Agreement (Please read carefully. Breaking these rules may result in losing your vendor spot or not being invited back.)<p fr-original-style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;'>1. Vendor Fee: You must pay a vendor fee to participate. A small processing fee may apply at checkout. Upon application acceptance a payment link will be sent to you.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;'>2. Weather Policy: The festival happens rain or shine. No refunds will be given due to weather or damaged merchandise.

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Roots & Rivers Festival Sponsorship

Motivation Monday brings Black entrepreneurs, creatives, and neighbors together to start the week with focus and intention 💡. Share a quick win, a challenge, or a goal you&rsquo;re working toward. Your responses help BlacQuity SC shape real support around funding, mentorship, and resources that strengthen Black businesses in South Carolina. Complete this form to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Stay informed about upcoming sessions 🗓️</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Connect with a growing network of local entrepreneurs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Help guide future Motivation Monday topics and tools</li></ul>

Motivation Monday

Step into the glamour of Harlem Nights at BlacQuity&rsquo;s Black &amp; Gold Gala&mdash;an elevated evening where style, culture, and celebration meet purpose. Join us Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 6:00&ndash;10:00 PM at Ma Daisy&rsquo;s Porch for a night of live band energy, food and drinks, and a casino-style experience featuring Blackjack and Roulette&mdash;all paired with a luxe black-and-gold vibe and valet service. This is more than a party. Every ticket fuels BlacQuity&rsquo;s work to promote, elevate, and empower Black-owned businesses across the Lowcountry through mentorship, training, and access to opportunity.Come dressed to impress, grab your friends, strike a pose at the photo wall, and be part of a night that looks good, feels good, and does good.Tickets: $80 &mdash; secure yours and meet us in the spotlight. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Black & Gold Gala

Roots &amp; Rivers Festival Where Culture, Community, and Commerce Flow TogetherThe Roots &amp; Rivers Festival is a dynamic celebration of Black culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship, held annually in Bluffton, South Carolina. This vibrant community event brings together local families, businesses, artists, and changemakers for a day of music, food, fellowship, and empowerment. Hosted by BlacQuity, the festival showcases the talents and products of Black-owned businesses through a bustling vendor market, while offering live entertainment, a family-friendly Kid Zone, cultural experiences, and inspiring stories of resilience and innovation. Set against the scenic backdrop of Oyster Factory Park, this year&#39;s festival takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2 PM to 8 PM, and features performances by local talents. Tickets are $15.Whether you&#39;re shopping, networking, or simply enjoying the vibes, the Roots &amp; Rivers Festival is where the past, present, and future of Black excellence converge.

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