Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated invites the community to the second annual PINKonomy: W.O.M.E.N.’S. Business Expo on Saturday, March 29, 2025. This highly anticipated event will take place at The Cinema, 1225 Orangeburg Mall Circle, Orangeburg, SC 29115, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo’s theme, W.O.M.E.N.’S: Women-Owned Motivated Entrepreneurs Networking and Sharing, continues to emphasize empowerment and collaboration among women entrepreneurs.
The business expo supports Alpha Kappa Alpha’s initiative to “Build Our Economic Wealth.” It provides a platform for female entrepreneurs to connect, expand their audiences, and create lasting partnerships. Free and open to the public, the event encourages community members to engage with and support women-owned businesses.
“The PINKonomy W.O.M.E.N.’S Business Expo is more than just an event—it’s a platform for innovation, empowerment, and breaking barriers for our women owned businesses in our local community and surrounding areas. It’s inspiring to see women from all industries come together, share their journeys, and pave the way for future generations of leaders. I am so proud of the work that Beta Zeta Omega is doing to showcase our women entrepreneurs as they pave the way for future generations of women in business” states Latosha C. Legree, President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Beta Zeta Omega Chapter.
Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities
Vendor opportunities are now available for women
entrepreneurs and business owners. All business types are welcome, and vendors are encouraged to sign up early as spaces will fill up fast. Vendor fees are as follows:
● Small Business & Nonprofit Exhibitor Booth: $78.00
● Food Vendors (serving food without a food truck): $129.00
● Food Truck Vendors: $207.00
All vendor fees can be paid by visiting https://akabetazetaomega.org/pinkonomyexpo
Sponsorship opportunities are also open. Businesses
interested in sponsoring or partnering with the expo can email oburgakawomensbusinessexpo@gmail.com for a sponsorship guide
detailing levels, benefits, and pledge forms. All proceeds from the event will fund small business grants for local entrepreneurs.
For more information on PINKonomy: W.O.M.E.N.’S. Business Expo, contact the committee’s chairman, La’Nequa Ferguson at llferguson@yahoo.com, or Shayla Ferguson at shayla.e.ferguson@gmail.com, or Devona Mitchell at devonajmitchell@gmail.com
