Pull Up & Show Up — OKB Winery

We’re pulling up to On Blended Knee (OKB) Winery to circulate the Black dollar and build community — and you’re invited!

Sunday, November 9, 2025
1:00 PM
On Blended Knee Winery — 2307 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402

Allies welcome — come out and support a local Black-owned business. Enjoy a selection of wines and nonalcoholic beverages, good vibes, and even better company.

Bring a friend, connect with entrepreneurs and professionals, and let’s continue to show what community in action looks like.

Noir Preneurship – Speed Networking Mixer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Tacoma Arts Live — 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

We’re pulling up to connect, collaborate, and build with Black entrepreneurs and business professionals. Bring your cards, your best 60-second pitch, and a friend!

Invite 2–3 Black entrepreneurs/pros in your network to join you. Let’s grow the table and circulate resources together.

Fast-paced connections
Real collaboration
Community you can build with

Noir Preneurship is Pulling Up for Soul Food Sunday! 🍗🧇💛

We’re showing up in full force to support TWO incredible Black-owned businesses right here in Tacoma — Lizzie Lou’s and Buddy’s Chicken & Waffles — hosted at Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club!

🗓 Sunday, October 26
⏰ 10AM – 4PM (Noir Pull-Up kicks off at 1:00PM)
📍 1530 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

This is more than a meal — it’s Community in Action.
Let’s be intentional. Let’s circulate the Black dollar. Let’s uplift our entrepreneurs, laugh together, and eat good while doing it.

🖤 Black Entrepreneurs & Business Professionals — Pull up & connect.
🤎 Allies — You are welcome. Show love and stand with us.
✨ Friends & Family — Bring your appetite and your energy.

Let’s show Tacoma what collective economic power and community love looks like!

Noir Fam, we’re back!

Join us Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 | 5–7 PM at Tacoma Arts Live for our next Noir Preneurship Networking & Training session — featuring returning special guest Matthew Kirby with 9ToThrive Media.

Come ready to connect, learn, and level up your brand visibility.

Networking for Black entrepreneurs & professionals
Practical insights from 9ToThrive Media
Community you can actually build with

Location: Tacoma Arts Live — 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
RSVP: DM to confirm your spot

Join Us for an Empowering Session!

Tomorrow — Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tacoma Arts Live, 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

We’re diving into strategic planning for business success!
If you already have a plan, this is your chance to review, refine, and strengthen it.
If you don’t have one yet, don’t worry — we’ll walk through the essential steps to build a clear, actionable strategic plan that aligns with your vision and goals.

Come ready to learn, share, and leave with strategies you can start applying right away.

Noir Preneurship — Supporting the WHOLE Black Entrepreneur
www.noirpreneurship.com

COMMUNITY CALL TO ACTION

This Saturday, let’s Pull Up & Show Up for Luv A Latte, a women-owned Black business right here in Tacoma!

Not long ago, a car ran into her coffee shop, causing major setbacks — but our sister is still standing strong and serving with a smile.

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Luv A Latte, 1102 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

Let’s show up BIG, Tacoma. Bring a friend, grab a latte, and let’s pour our love and dollars back into our community.

Noir Preneurship supports the whole Black Entrepreneur — from business growth to wellness and community care.

We’re excited to invite you to our Networking & Training Meeting featuring the Ebony Nurses Association of Tacoma! Come connect, learn, and be inspired as we highlight their incredible work in health, education, mentorship, and professional development.

Date: September 16, 2025
Time: 5:00PM – 7:00PM
New Location: Tacoma Arts Live, 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

Don’t miss this chance to talk with the Ebony Nurses Association and connect with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals who are building legacy, community, and generational wealth.

Learn more: http://www.noirpreneurship.com

Tuesday, Sept 2, 2025—we’re back for the Noir Speed Networking Mixer at Tacoma Arts Live from 5:00–7:00 PM!

Pull up, make powerful connections, and leave with new collaborators.
Pro tips: bring business cards, a 60-sec intro, and your best community spirit.
See you there!

Pull Up & Show Up is TODAY at 1:30pm at DND Soul Cuisine 308 E 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98421!

Bring a friend and your appetite—let’s flood a local Black-owned restaurant with love and dollars.
See you at 1:30pm!

Have you ever wanted to talk to a Black Naturopath?

Join us for Noir Preneurship’s Networking & Training Meeting on August 19, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM at our new location – Tacoma Arts Live!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jeff Thomas (he/him), a licensed naturopathic doctor whose work bridges science, soul, and story. His unique approach blends integrative medicine, mind-body awareness, and deep relational insight to help patients uncover the emotional, ancestral, and spiritual narratives that influence their physical health.

New Location:
Tacoma Arts Live
1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

Don’t miss this chance to network, connect, and grow in community with Black entrepreneurs and business professionals.

RSVP Today: www.noirpreneurship.com

🎉 NOIR PRENEURSHIP PRESENTS: PULL UP & SHOW UP! 🎉
📍 Hot Fish House – Lakewood, WA
📅 Sunday, July 20th | ⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Show up for community. Show up for connection. Show up for Black-owned business.

Join Noir Preneurship for our next Pull Up & Show Up event at Hot Fish House, a beloved Black-owned restaurant right in the heart of Lakewood. This isn’t just a casual meetup—it’s a chance to be intentional about how we gather, support, and build community.

🖤 Why this matters:
When we support Black-owned businesses like Hot Fish House, we’re doing more than eating—we’re investing in legacy, creating opportunities, and keeping dollars circulating within the community.

🌟 What to expect:
✔️ A relaxed, welcoming space to connect with entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders
✔️ Opportunities to share your business or passion project
✔️ Delicious food, meaningful conversation, and a vibe rooted in love and respect
✔️ No agenda. Just authentic connection and community care

📍Hot Fish House
3926 100th Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

🫶🏾 Everyone is welcome. Whether you're a business owner, community supporter, or just hungry for great food and connection—you belong here.

Let’s show up with purpose. Let’s support Black business. Let’s build together.

#NoirPreneurship #PullUpAndShowUp #SupportBlackBusiness #LakewoodWA #HotFishHouseVibes #CirculateTheBlackDollar #CommunityNetworking #InclusiveSpaces #BlackExcellenceInBusiness

RSVP for our next Pull Up & Show Up today!

Join us on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM at our new home, Tacoma Arts Live (ACE), for an empowering evening of connection, strategy, and growth at Noir Preneurship’s next Networking & Training Meeting.

This isn’t your typical networking event — it’s a space intentionally designed for Black entrepreneurs and business professionals to build real relationships, share resources, and grow together without the pressure to shrink or code-switch.

Come ready to:
✨ Connect with fellow Black business owners and professionals
✨ Share your services, products, and upcoming opportunities
✨ Learn from dynamic guest speakers
✨ Be part of a powerful community rooted in support and collaboration

Whether you’re just starting your business or scaling to the next level, Noir is your community. We are stronger together — and this is where collaboration meets empowerment.

📍 Location: Tacoma Arts Live (ACE), 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA

Let’s build legacy, together.

RSVP Today!

We’re back with another powerful Networking & Training Meeting you don’t want to miss!

📅 Tuesday, July 1, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Tacoma Arts Live (ACE), 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA

We’re honored to welcome guest speakers Jeff & Mason Gray of Lean Revisions — a powerhouse father-son duo helping businesses grow, innovate, and compete using Lean Operations Management. With expertise across industries like construction, healthcare, hospitality, and more, they’ll be sharing real tools to help Black entrepreneurs and business leaders level up.

PLUS — we’re circulating the Black dollar in real time with dinner from Chef Makiyah, owner of Praisefully Plated! 🍽️
She’ll be serving up $20 dinner plates featuring:
🥗 Mixed Green Salad
🍗 Asiago Chicken
🍄 Vegan Parmesan Mushroom
🥔 Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Come hungry for knowledge and dinner! Let’s build, grow, and thrive together.

RSVP on Eventbrite Today!

🌟 Black Entrepreneurs & Professionals — Let’s Build Together! 🌟

Noir Preneurship invites you to our next Speed Networking Mixer on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Urban Workspaces (950 Broadway, Tacoma, WA).

This isn’t just networking — it’s a movement. A space where Black business owners and professionals can connect, share resources, and build relationships that lead to real impact, economic growth, and generational wealth.

Here’s what to expect:
🔗 Expand your network with like-minded Black entrepreneurs and professionals
💡 Share your business, services, and expertise
🌍 Strengthen the Black economic ecosystem in our community
💸 Keep the Black dollar circulating with purpose and power

Let’s continue to turn over the Black dollar and foster opportunities for all of us. Bring your business cards, your passion, and your vision for growth.

🔗 RSVP today on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1347334095549?aff=oddtdtcreator

Together, we are stronger. Together, we are building Black wealth.

🚨 NOIR COMMUNITY! 🚨
We’re back with another power-packed Networking & Training Meeting — and you don’t want to miss this one!

📅 Tuesday, May 20, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 950 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402

We’re honored to welcome Cedric Austin, Community Engagement Specialist from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) – PIE Program (Procurement, Inclusivity, and Equity).

Cedric will be breaking down:
💼 How to sell your products or services to the State of Washington
🏗️ How to get involved in Public Works (Construction) Projects
📲 Resources available for Black entrepreneurs and business professionals looking to grow through government contracts

Cedric’s mission is simple — to connect, educate, and empower. Bring your questions, bring your business cards, and bring your best self.

🖤 Let’s continue to turn over the Black dollar and build generational wealth — together.

📢 Join Us for Noir Preneurship's Networking and Training Meeting!

Are you a Black entrepreneur or business professional looking to grow, connect, and thrive? Noir Preneurship invites you to our monthly training and networking meetings—a space created exclusively to empower, educate, and uplift our community.

✨ What to Expect:

• Valuable training sessions led by Black subject matter experts.

• Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals.

• Tools and resources to help grow your business and build generational wealth.

• A supportive and empowering environment where you can thrive without the need for code-switching.

✨ When: April 15, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:30pm
✨ Where: Urban Work Spaces, 950 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
✨ Why Attend?
This is more than just a meeting—it's a movement to strengthen our community, create opportunities, and foster lasting connections.

RSVP on Eventbrite today!

Let’s grow together, support one another, and make a lasting impact. We can’t wait to see you there! 👥✨

📢 Join Us for Noir Preneurship's Networking and Training Meeting!

Are you a Black entrepreneur or business professional looking to grow, connect, and thrive? Noir Preneurship invites you to our monthly training and networking meetings—a space created exclusively to empower, educate, and uplift our community.

✨ What to Expect:

• Valuable training sessions led by Black subject matter experts.

• Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals.

• Tools and resources to help grow your business and build generational wealth.

• A supportive and empowering environment where you can thrive without the need for code-switching.

✨ When: April 15, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:30pm
✨ Where: Urban Work Spaces, 950 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
✨ Why Attend?
This is more than just a meeting—it's a movement to strengthen our community, create opportunities, and foster lasting connections.

RSVP on Eventbrite today!

Let’s grow together, support one another, and make a lasting impact. We can’t wait to see you there! 👥✨

📢 Join Us for Noir Preneurship's Networking and Training Meeting!

Are you a Black entrepreneur or business professional looking to grow, connect, and thrive? Noir Preneurship invites you to our monthly training and networking meetings—a space created exclusively to empower, educate, and uplift our community.

✨ What to Expect:

• Valuable training sessions led by Black subject matter experts.

• Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals.

• Tools and resources to help grow your business and build generational wealth.

• A supportive and empowering environment where you can thrive without the need for code-switching.

✨ When: April 1, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:30pm
✨ Where: Urban Work Spaces, 950 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
✨ Why Attend?
This is more than just a meeting—it's a movement to strengthen our community, create opportunities, and foster lasting connections.

RSVP on Eventbrite today!

Let’s grow together, support one another, and make a lasting impact. We can’t wait to see you there! 👥✨

📢 Join Us for Noir Preneurship's Networking and Training Meeting!

Are you a Black entrepreneur or business professional looking to grow, connect, and thrive? Noir Preneurship invites you to our monthly training and networking meetings—a space created exclusively to empower, educate, and uplift our community.

✨ What to Expect:

• Valuable training sessions led by Black subject matter experts.

• Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals.

• Tools and resources to help grow your business and build generational wealth.

• A supportive and empowering environment where you can thrive without the need for code-switching.

✨ When: March 18, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:30pm
✨ Where: Urban Work Spaces, 950 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
✨ Why Attend?
This is more than just a meeting—it's a movement to strengthen our community, create opportunities, and foster lasting connections.

RSVP on Eventbrite today!

Let’s grow together, support one another, and make a lasting impact. We can’t wait to see you there! 👥✨

📢 You're Invited to Noir Preneurship's Speed Networking Event!

Calling all Black entrepreneurs and business professionals! Join us for an empowering evening of connection, collaboration, and community-building.

• Build valuable relationships with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals.

• Share your business, resources, and opportunities.

• Discover new partnerships and collaborations.

• Strengthen our community by keeping the Black dollar circulating.

This is your chance to network, grow, and thrive in a supportive space designed with you in mind. Let’s come together to create opportunities, uplift one another, and build generational wealth.

📩 RSVP now on Eventbrite to secure your spot!

We can’t wait to connect with you and celebrate Black excellence in business. See you there! 👥✨

📢 You’re Invited to Noir’s Pull Up & Show Up Event at My Philly!

Join us for a special pull-up & show-up event where we’ll come together as a community to support and increase sales at My Philly—a Black-owned brick-and-mortar business. This event is all about boosting their revenue, celebrating Black excellence, and keeping the Black dollar circulating within our community.

✨ Why Attend?

• Show your support for a local Black-owned business.

• Connect with other community members and entrepreneurs.

• Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, a delicious philly, and great company.

• Play an active role in building economic empowerment and generational wealth.

Let’s unite to make a difference, uplift our community, and strengthen our local economy.

Our training and networking community is designed to empower Black entrepreneurs and business professionals by fostering meaningful connections and creating a strong economic foundation within the group. This approach not only drives increased profitability but also ensures the Black dollar circulates multiple times within our community, ultimately contributing to the growth of generational wealth.

Our training and networking community is designed to empower Black entrepreneurs and business professionals by fostering meaningful connections and creating a strong economic foundation within the group. This approach not only drives increased profitability but also ensures the Black dollar circulates multiple times within our community, ultimately contributing to the growth of generational wealth.

📢 You’re Invited to Noir Preneurship’s Pop-Up Event at Campfire Coffee!

Join us for a special pop-up event where we’ll come together as a community to support and increase sales at Campfire Coffee—a Black-owned brick-and-mortar business. This event is all about boosting their revenue, celebrating Black excellence, and keeping the Black dollar circulating within our community.

✨ Why Attend?

• Show your support for a local Black-owned business.

• Connect with other community members and entrepreneurs.

• Enjoy the warm atmosphere, delicious coffee, and great company.

• Play an active role in building economic empowerment and generational wealth.

Let’s unite to make a difference, uplift our community, and strengthen our local economy.

The purpose of our relationship networking community is to provide a vehicle for Black entrepreneurs and business professionals to connect, build a strong economic base within the group leading to increased profits, while turning the Black dollar over multiple times in our community before it leaves and build generational wealth.

The purpose of our relationship networking community is to provide a vehicle for Black entrepreneurs and business professionals to connect, build a strong economic base within the group leading to increased profits, while turning the Black dollar over multiple times in our community before it leaves and build generational wealth.

Join us for Noir Preneurship’s Friends and Family Day—a celebration of community, connection, and fun! Bring your friends and loved ones and enjoy an event filled with delicious food, exciting games, and activities for all ages. This event is all about bonding, building connections, and supporting each other in a positive, welcoming environment. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs, professionals, and their families, while strengthening our community ties. Come ready to relax, laugh, and create lasting memories with friends, family, and the Noir Preneurship community.

Join Noir Preneurship at Velvet's Big Easy for an exciting pop-up event! Connect with other Black entrepreneurs and business professionals and continue to turn over the Black dollar in our community. This is your chance to shop local, build connections, and support the growth of Black-owned businesses. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience our vibrant community firsthand. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for the release party of Bonita Lee’s exciting new coloring and activity book! You’re invited to an evening of fun! Come color, play tic-tac-toe, and be among the first to grab you copy of the book.

A workshop to acknowledge the negative perspectives that have held us back and how to create new vision together.