2026 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo vendor applications now accepted

• The Human Relations Council (HRC) will host the 2026 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre.
• The HRC is accepting vendor applications at https://bit.ly/WFMinorityWomenOwnedBusinessExpo.
• The application deadline is Monday, Dec. 1, and there is no cost to participate.

WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) will host the 2026 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.

The HRC is accepting vendor applications through Monday, Dec. 1, at https://bit.ly/WFMinorityWomenOwnedBusinessExpo, and there is no cost to participate.

The expo is designed to highlight and support minority and women-owned businesses by offering unique exposure to the greater Wake Forest community. Vendors will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services, share business information, and build meaningful connections with community members.

The 2025 expo featured over 30 vendors ranging from health and wellness, technology, and arts and crafts to doulas, fitness apparel, travel and leisure and massage therapy.  The event welcomed over 500 attendees, and an even greater turnout is expected in 2026.

Interested vendors are encouraged to note the following:

• Vendors can participate for free, but space is limited to 36 vendor booths.
• Due to event space constraints, the HRC reserves the right to limit acceptance of valid applications.  
• Vendors are allowed to sell goods and services. However, due to limited booth space, vendors are encouraged to conduct sales via QR code and/or online platform, rather than displaying physical inventory.
• The HRC will review applications for validity, relevance, and available space.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/WFMinorityWomenOwnedBusinessExpo or email Lamar Minter at lminter@wakeforestnc.gov.