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October 2026 |
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The Village | | |
Issue 1 · Launch week
We promised a platform for us, by us. It’s here.
The full Ujima Network business suite is live: everything Black, African and immigrant-owned businesses need to be found, sell and grow. Free to list.
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In this issue · What’s in the suite · Featured event · More coming up · Grants and opportunities making waves · People and businesses to know When we started Ujima, we promised to build a platform for us, by us. Today we have delivered it, and it belongs to every business owner, organiser and neighbour in this community. Welcome to the first issue of The Village, here every Friday with the events, businesses, grants and people making waves. Thank you for being with us from the start. — Marsha and the Ujima team
What’s in the suite
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Business page
Get found on Discover with photos, hours, your story and reviews. |
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Pickup store
Sell online. Payments go straight to you. |
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Ticketed events
RSVPs, reminders, QR check-in and sponsors. |
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Dashboard
Sales, visitors and reviews at a glance. |
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Community console
Members, messages and events for your association. |
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Rewards
Neighbours earn points for supporting local. |
Featured event
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
Black Business Mixer
Sound Sports Performance and Training, 19921 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA · Hosted by Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) · $20 suggested
A night of connection, celebration and Black excellence in Lynnwood. Meet founders, recognise the people building our community, and leave with new partners. Friday 6 November, 6 PM.
Featured event
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
26th Annual Africa Day Business Forum
Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA · Hosted by African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest · Registration required
The African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest’s 26th annual forum on trade, investment and innovation between Africa and the USA. A full day at Bell Harbor on Saturday 7 November. Registration and payment are through the Chamber’s PayPal link on the event page.
Featured event
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
Financial Operations & Profit Workshop
Tabor 100 Business Center, 7100 Fort Dent Way #100, Tukwila, WA · Hosted by Tabor 100 with U.S. Bank and Lean Revisions · $25 to attend
U.S. Bank and Lean Revisions team up to help you secure capital, manage your money and run tighter operations. Work through the Business Modeling Canvas and the Input & Output Assessment on your own business, and meet industry professionals. Tuesday 17 November, 4:30–7:30 PM at the Tabor 100 Business Center in Tukwila. Tickets $25 on Luma.
More coming up All events →
Grants and opportunities making waves All opportunities →
People and businesses to know
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Business
Nations Realty
Founded 1998 · Kennedy Akinlosotu, Founder, CEO and Designated Broker
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Our supporters since day one The organisations who have stood with Ujima from the start. Seattle Parks & Recreation | City of Seattle Office of Economic Development | African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest | Penpal | Black-Owned Business Excellence | RUDD RUBB Initiative | Washington African Diaspora Coalition | Venture Black | Urban Impact |  OST Connector | | |
Own a business? List it free → · Want to see how Ujima works? Book a demo → or reply to this email. Know a business we should feature? Nominate them →
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