Milwaukee Black Business Expo 2027 — Vendor Participation Agreement
Organizer: The Empowerment Group LLC
Event: 4th Annual Milwaukee Black Business Expo, Saturday, February 13, 2027, at the UWM Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211.
Agreement version: 2026-11-04-v7
1. Vendor participation
The vendor registers to participate in the Expo under the package selected in the application. No organizer application review or preapproval is required. Registration is complete when the vendor submits the application, electronically signs this agreement, and successfully pays for the selected package through Square. Booth numbers and setup details will be communicated before the event. The organizer may enforce event and venue rules and take action for violations as described in this agreement.
2. Package and payment
Available packages are Early Bird – Vendor, Early Bird – VIP Vendor Package, General Vendor, and VIP Vendor Package. Vendor packages cover vendor showcase participation. Each VIP Vendor Package includes one Workshop Pass for one person per booth, allowing that representative to attend multiple workshop sessions throughout the Expo; it is not limited to one class. Additional booth staff do not receive workshop access with that pass. Booth-only packages do not include a workshop pass; those vendors may purchase a Workshop Pass separately for $49. The networking brunch is not included. Early Bird registration is available through December 31, 2026; standard pricing applies January 1–31, 2027. Complete and review the application, accept the agreement, and submit the registration to continue directly to Square for payment. No separate approval step is required. Review the final package description and total at checkout before paying and retain the Square receipt. Payment is processed separately by Square.
3. No refunds
All vendor registration payments are final and nonrefundable. This applies to Early Bird Vendor, General Vendor, and VIP Vendor packages.
No refunds will be issued for:
- Vendor cancellation, scheduling conflicts, illness, or emergencies.
- Failure to attend, late arrival, or early departure.
- Failure to obtain required permits, licenses, or insurance.
- Removal from the event for violating the vendor agreement or event rules.
- Dissatisfaction with booth location, attendance, sales, or business results.
- Failure to use workshops or other benefits included in the selected package.
- Event cancellation, postponement, or disruption due to natural disasters, severe weather, or cancellation by the venue.
Vendor spaces and package benefits cannot be transferred to another business without written approval from The Empowerment Group LLC.
By submitting the application, signing the vendor agreement, and making payment, the vendor acknowledges and accepts this refund policy.
4. Event details and booth requirements
The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2027, at the UWM Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211. Booth dimensions, included equipment, electrical availability, and setup and breakdown instructions are still being finalized. The vendor acknowledges these pending logistical details. The organizer will provide confirmed information before the event. Any additional contractual terms will require separate acceptance; this agreement does not authorize undisclosed fees.
5. Vendor responsibilities
The vendor will provide accurate business and contact information, display only the products or services disclosed in the application, obtain permits or licenses required for its activities, comply with applicable venue rules and laws, maintain a safe and orderly booth, and clean its assigned area. Food and beverage participation is subject to venue approval. Sales and customer transactions at the booth are the vendor’s responsibility. No level of sales or attendance is guaranteed.
6. Electronic acceptance and copies
By confirming that the application and complete agreement have been read and reviewed, entering a typed full name and selecting the agreement and no-refunds acknowledgments, the signer confirms authority to act for the named business and intends the typed name to serve as the vendor’s electronic signature on this agreement. The website stores the agreement version, accepted terms, selected package, typed name, and acceptance time with the application. The vendor can view and print a copy in My applications. To request a paper copy or arrange a paper signature, contact info@the-empowerment-group-llc.org. Electronic acceptance alone does not collect payment; the vendor continues to Square checkout immediately after submission, and registration is complete upon successful payment.