Tri-State Black Business Expo

Tri-State Black Business Expo

Caitlin Daniels, (left) of Prolific Creations and Felicia Marshall, of Dubuque, talk with Shaniece Ruiz and Yara Lopez, of the Multicultural Family Center.    PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES

Caitlin Daniels, (left) of Prolific Creations and Felicia Marshall, of Dubuque, talk with Shaniece Ruiz and Yara Lopez, of the Multicultural Family Center. PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES
Caitlin Daniels, (left) of Prolific Creations and Felicia Marshall, of Dubuque, talk with Shaniece Ruiz and Yara Lopez, of the Multicultural Family Center.    PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES

Caitlin Daniels, (left) of Prolific Creations and Felicia Marshall, of Dubuque, talk with Shaniece Ruiz and Yara Lopez, of the Multicultural Family Center. PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES
The first Tri-State Black Business Expo was held at The Smokestack on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photos by Paul Kurutsides    PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES

The first Tri-State Black Business Expo was held at The Smokestack on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photos by Paul Kurutsides PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES
The first Tri-State Black Business Expo was held at The Smokestack on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photos by Paul Kurutsides    PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES

The first Tri-State Black Business Expo was held at The Smokestack on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photos by Paul Kurutsides PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES
Jo Eckert (left), of the U.S. Small Business Association, talks with Datavia Bostic, of Eternau Massage & Body Care.    PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES

Jo Eckert (left), of the U.S. Small Business Association, talks with Datavia Bostic, of Eternau Massage & Body Care. PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES
Kay Schroeder (left), of Dubuque, and Lindsey Lucille, of Dubuque, looks over items for sale.    PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES

Kay Schroeder (left), of Dubuque, and Lindsey Lucille, of Dubuque, looks over items for sale. PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES
Datavia Bostic (left), of Eternau Massage & Body Care, shows a product to Shaniece Ruiz.    PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES

Datavia Bostic (left), of Eternau Massage & Body Care, shows a product to Shaniece Ruiz. PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES
Shamika Carmen (left), of Davenport, Iowa, talks with Shaniece Ruiz, of Dubuque.    PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES

Shamika Carmen (left), of Davenport, Iowa, talks with Shaniece Ruiz, of Dubuque. PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES
Jamal Munfard (left), of Dubuque, talks with Michael Williams, of Elevated Images Dubuque.    PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES

Jamal Munfard (left), of Dubuque, talks with Michael Williams, of Elevated Images Dubuque. PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL KURUTSIDES