Caribbean Business Connect: Southside Edition | Powered by 312Caribbean

If you’re coming to pass out business cards and disappear…

This is not your room.

This is where Caribbean professionals, entrepreneurs, and culture-driven brands come to connect with intention, build real relationships, and create opportunities that move business forward.

✔️ A curated networking experience
✔️ A space for Caribbean-owned and culture-aligned businesses
✔️ A bridge between community, commerce, and collaboration
✔️ A lead-in to the Taste of the Caribbean™ Expo & Cultural Marketplace

Let’s be real—you’re not coming just to “network.”

You’re coming for:

✔️ Real connections (not surface conversations)
✔️ Potential collaborations
✔️ Exposure within the 312Caribbean platform
✔️ Access to upcoming events and activations

✔️ Entrepreneurs & small business owners
✔️ Vendors (food, merch, services, creatives)
✔️ Caribbean brands & professionals
✔️ Event planners & collaborators
✔️ Anyone serious about building within the culture

We are building something bigger than an event.

This is part of a larger movement:

👉 Caribbean visibility in Chicago
👉 Economic connection across islands
👉 A centralized platform for business growth

Attending this event puts you in position for:

• Taste of the Caribbean™ Expo (June 27, 2026)
• The Rest of the Caribbean Parade Activation (June 13)
• Vendor opportunities
• Sponsorship opportunities
• Ongoing 312Caribbean ecosystem access

🍹 FOOD & DRINK

Light refreshments available forpurchase from venue
Attendees are encouraged to support local businesses in the area.

This is where conversations turn into collaborations.

This is where visibility turns into opportunity.

👉 Secure your spot now.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jerk Villa Bar & Grill, 2216 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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