In Buffalo and Western New York, the Exchange at Beverly Gray, a business incubator and co-working space specifically serving BIPOC and underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners, helped to kick off the month with a business seminar to help give business owners, along with those looking to start a business, the skills they need to grow. What Is Black Business MonthAccording to America 250, the national nonpartisan organization created by Congress, National Black Business Month is a time where Americans from all over the nation should recognize and support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across the country. Black Business Month kicked off in Buffalo with the business conference Bold Moves Only II, a day business conferece that happened on Saturday, August 1, 2026, inside of the Statler Buffalo. Ed Nice Jackson Ed Nice JacksonDozens of current and prospective business owners gathered to meet with and learn from experts on how to grow their businesses. Photos from 2026 Bold Moves Only II Conference While some may look to spend a warm Buffalo Saturday morning relaxing, a cadre of small business owners descended on Statler Buffalo to participate in a day-long business conference sponsored by The Exchange at Beverly Grey.