HBCU CONNECT LAUNCHES THE LARGEST HBCU-SPECIFIC MARKETPLACE WITH OVER 5,000 PRODUCTS!
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HBCU CONNECT LAUNCHES THE LARGEST HBCU-SPECIFIC ONLINE MARKETPLACE WITH OVER 5,000 PRODUCTS
COLUMBUS, OH — HBCUConnect.com proudly announces the official launch of the largest HBCU-specific online marketplace ever created — now live with over 5,000 products and expanding daily.
The newly relaunched HBCU Marketplace marks a major expansion of HBCU Connect’s mission to empower the HBCU community — not only through careers and networking, but through commerce, entrepreneurship, and economic ownership.
Explore the Marketplace Now: A Marketplace Built for the HBCU CommunityThe HBCU Marketplace features thousands of products including:
New vendors and products are being added daily, positioning the Marketplace to become the premier online destination for HBCU students, alumni, families, and supporters nationwide. Limited-Time Opportunity: List Your Products at No Cost
To celebrate the relaunch, HBCU Connect is allowing members to post HBCU-related products at no cost for a limited time.
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, campus vendors, and alumni creators can now showcase their products directly to the HBCU community through the largest HBCU digital network online. This initiative is designed to:
More Than Shopping — It’s Economic InfrastructureFor over 25 years, HBCU Connect has served as the digital home for HBCU students, graduates, and employers. The launch of the Marketplace expands that vision by creating a centralized commerce hub dedicated exclusively to HBCU culture and community. The HBCU community includes:
Until now, there has not been a large-scale, centralized online marketplace dedicated specifically to this audience. HBCU Connect is changing that. Visit the HBCU Marketplace TodayWhether you're looking to represent your alma mater, discover new brands, or grow your own business, the HBCU Marketplace is now open.
Browse the Marketplace:
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Roger Gates
Founder & CEO, Motivo Spec Hampton University class of 1995 Member Since June 1999 |
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