WHO WE ARE
ACRES is a culmination of a journey that started in 2016 as a necessity and has evolved into a community.
Your contributions will go towards helping us fulfill our mission of uplifting entrepreneurs from historically underserved communities in Arizona.
Together
It's the only way we'll get anything done. We can’t effectively carry on this mission without your support. By committing some of your valuable time we can magnify our impact by working together to bring the change we know is possible.
Stay Up To Date
Sign up for our mailing list to stay informed on all of the upcoming events and opportunities.
Educational Programming
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ACRES Retail Incubator
LEARN MOREThe ACRES Community Creators Marketplace, located on Roosevelt Row in Downtown Phoenix, offers a hands-on experience for aspiring brands. We provide education and mentorship empowering the businesses, ensuring they are well-prepared for success.
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The Billion Dollar Brand
LEARN MOREClosing the economic wealth gap can be significantly influenced by intergenerational ownership of thriving enterprises. We equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to prioritize sustainability intentionally.
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BDB Workshop Series
LEARN MOREWith the Billion Dollar Brand Workshop Series we bring in industry experts to share tips, tricks and best practices to add valuable tools to your entrepreneurial toolbelt!
Vending Opportunities
Check here for upcoming opportunities to put your business in front of your target audience and grow brand!
Upcoming Events
Full Calendar-
Night Market - Chandler
Join us as we bring the Buy Black Marketplace to the beautiful city of Chandler for our first night market of the year!
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Nightmare at Eastlake
Buy Tickets!We will transform The Archwood at Eastlake into a fun event for the family that will include games and a haunted Pickle House!
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The Archwood at Eastlake Open House
Reserve your spotWe will roll out the plans for the building and the community we serve.
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Local First Fall Fest
Vendor Sign UpThank you to Local First for inviting the Archwood family out for the second year as we will be featured at the signature Fall Festival at Margaret T Hance Park.
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The Block Party is Back
Vendor Sign UpLet’s celebrate and support our local small businesses on the biggest shopping days of the year,
Come Network
Our free monthly networking event is designed to help local entrepreneurs forge meaningful connections, increasing our likelihood of success on our shared journeys. Established business owners from the community generously return to share insights and experiences gained along the way, supporting those who follow in their footsteps.
We invite you to join us every third Wednesday of the month!
COMMUNITY ELEVATED
Introducing The Archwood at Eastlake, a project set to transform the Arizona community landscape.
Building Together
Our Small Business Membership is designed to provide entrepreneurs at all stages with access to resources, personalized coaching, discounts, and exclusive opportunities.
LET’S WIN TOGETHER!
GET INVOLVED
Sponsorship
Explore the opportunities to feature your business at any of our exciting events and make a make a difference!
Become a Member
Join a community that shares your values and is driven to create meaningful change together.
We are proud to offer The ACRES Small Business Membership that includes benefits and features geared to help sustain and grow your business. Below is a list of benefits that are currently included in this membership.
- Discounted Vendor Fees (when available)
- Exclusive Feature on Archwood/ACRES Social Media
- Discounted Fees on Courses & Workshops
- Exclusive Vending Opportunities
- Free Admission To Networking Events
- Access to Business Resource Library at Grassrootz Bookstore
- Consideration for media opportunities
- Prioritization for event selection
- *Mentorship & Coaching Opportunities
- *Discounted advertising rates on BuyBlackArizona.com
- *Exclusive access to valuable business resources
To sign up, click here.
Support The Businesses
Visit the ACRES Community Creators Marketplace on Roosevelt Row or visit Buy Black Arizona to find a black owned business to shop with!
Buy Black Arizona is your go to for any type of business in Arizona.
WWW.BUYBLACKARIZONA.COM