BDDTF Membership Benefits

Black Dollar.org

Information about Black Dollar Days, Campaign 5000, the AABD and events can be found on the web. If your business has a listing in the AABD it can also be found on the web for free. Increase your business exposure; you are now able to advertise on the Black Dollar Days web site for at a very reasonable price with a link to your web site or email address.

The African American Business Directory

The AABD is the most visible and lucrative way to reach and promote businesses in many communities. The directory is the premier source of information for communities ranging from Seattle to Portland with classification listings of many African American businesses. Up to 10,000 directories are distributed annually. To receive your directory Call (206) 324-3114.

African American Business Directory Release Reception

This reception is a networking, informational and appreciation event for all those who participated in making the AABD a success. This includes people who bought advertisements, consumers, sponsors and the entire community. The evening showcases vendors and information tables, as well as a guest speaker and a fantastic dinner. The reception also seeks to thank the Campaign 5000 stakeholders, recruit more stakeholders and acknowledge community members who have supported the campaign throughout the year. The Abe Keller Award is presented, as well as certificates of appreciation.

Held annually during the last week of October, it is the official release day of the directory and the beginning of its distribution. No one leaves the hall without a copy.

Annual Business Reception/Buy Local Week

Each year, the last week in January, is the kick off for Black Dollar Days week. The event brings businesses together to network and to show the community their products in order to increase their commercial activities. Black Dollar Days week is held to promote local businesses. The focus is to keep the dollar in the community. Statistics shows that the African American Community dollars only stay in the community for less than a minute while it stays in other communities much longer. It is hoped that we not only keep our money in the community this week but all year.

Community Walk, Bite and Jazz Festival

This event is held every year in August. The purpose of this event is three folds: First, it give all communities a time to have fun with family while walking through the business areas of the Central District to target businesses they can support. Second, it is a fund-raiser to financially support small businesses and third; it is a networking tool to promote businesses. The walk & rally starts at Spruce Park with a speaker and registration. It is approximately a 2-mile walk, which ends at Pratt Park. The festival features local Jazz bands, performances, and activities for the children. There are many varieties of booths, such African clothing and jewelry, environmental, as well as arts and crafts booths. This is an event that gets better each year.

BDDTF and Campaign 5000 Membership Program

Enhance the image of your organization and gain valuable name recognition by becoming a campaign 5000 stakeholder and/or sustaining member of BDDTF. This annual recognition and marketing program enables you to receive special advertising services through the BDDTF. Sign up at the Sustaining or Champaign 5000 level and take advantage of this value-added marketing opportunity!