Merge 2005, the Black Expo, will showcase businesses, entertainment and much more.
Bringing African American businesses, products and people together has never been such a nonstop, high-energy experience. When Merge 2005, the Black Expo, takes over the Automobile Building at Fair Park on July 23 and 24, it will electrify the Dallas community.
The inaugural Merge 2005 event is a joint production of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and Abstract Concepts, Inc. an interactive marketing firm that develops websites and marketing strategies targeting African Americans.
“Not only is it a merge between our two organizations, but a positive union of many dimensions that are important to African American families,” states Reginald Gates, President of the Dallas Black Chamber. “This free expo has the power to change many, many lives for the better.”
African American businesses from across the Southwest will promote their products and services. They range from mom and pop operations to industry giants. Other “zones” will help people find jobs and improve themselves. In the Education Zone, one will find seminars sponsored by DISD, College Row will promote higher education, the Health Zone will offer free health screenings by Parkland Hospital. Employment opportunities and the latest high tech products and training will be found in the Technology Zone.
“Merge is also about Fun,” adds Mr. Gates. “We’ve got kids’ activities, as well as food and entertainment including national artists, church choirs and an American Idol-style talent competition! Plus plenty of movement—hip-hop dancing to exercising.” With radio stations like 97.9 The Beat and 94-5 K-Soul among the sponsors, it’s GOT to be a good time. You can also savor wine tastings by an African American wine distributor.
More than 25,000 people will converge on Merge 2005, the largest exhibition geared to African Americans in the State of Texas. Be part of the big difference it will make.
For information on attending Merge 2005 or becoming a vendor, visit the Merge 2005 web site.
