The month of August is nationally celebrated as Black Business Month, to recognize and celebrate black-owned businesses, and our Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is taking part. On Tuesday, during a Commission meeting, Mayor Miller proclaimed August as Black Business Month in Macon-Bibb County. 

“We know diversity and inclusion has been an overall problem so how can we address it where everyone feels included? This month is the way to go,” said OSBA Director Charise Stephens. “We have everything from free Zoom to our cash mob. If we all work collectively as a community, no matter the race, we can make a big difference.”

Throughout the month, the OSBA will host several events aimed to highlight, celebrate, and assist local black businesses. 

Macon-Bibb celebrates National Black Business Month 

Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) 

#osbasmallbusinessesmatter 

August 2021 

Local Activities 

August 1^st – August 31^st – Macon-Bibb OSBA registration drive

August 3^rd – Proclamation w/ Mayor Lester M. Miller and Macon Bibb Commission

August 4^th – August 31^st – Black business highlights throughout the month through the Macon-Bibb County Public Affairs Team

August 6^th – Cash Mob – shopping at black owned businesses listed in the Macon-Bibb/Middle GA Black Pages – social media contest/prizes.  Post your pics with hastag #osbablackbusinessmonth for prize opportunities

August 13^th – 9 am Hu Chant with Anthony Guy via Facebook Live

August 16^th 12 noon – Doing Business with Macon-Bibb Zoom meeting with Macon Bibb Procurement Department

August 19^th – Show with the Middle Georgia Black Pages/ A Call to Action with Alex Habersham (Watch party opportunities with your organization)

August 20^th Black Business Month @ the Capitol (10-4pm)

August 21^st – Project BAAD in downtown Macon

**August 25^th – Small Business Finances Zoom meeting with Truist Bank

August 27^th –OSBA Small Business Guide release

August 30^th –Central GA Coalition of African American Businesses Kickoff

August 31^st -Black Business Pioneers at Tubman Museum (Invite only)

**Email cstephens2@maconbibb.us to register for Zoom meetings or to be considered for our highlight series.

Info: www.middlegablackpages.com or call OSBA office at (478) 803-2819