Day 7 # BHM Edgar Baker III , founder of National Beard League. He created and founded The National Beard League (NBL) in 2019 with inspiration and solutions for bearded individuals B.E.A.R.D Be Enthusiastic And Ready Daily

Day 6 # BHM Kamelah Adams, founder of @tees_mimi Mimi's Fresh Tees is a social conscious- women empowerment apparel company based in Portland, Oregon. Visit their table at PitchBlack tomorrow.

Day 4 #BHM Kal Garcia, founder of @smocskincare S.M.O.C. Skincare was born out of frustration that their founder simply couldn't find a soap that didn't irritate his dry, sensitive skin or flare up his eczema.

Day 3 #BHM Day Bibb, founder of Helen Rose Skincare Helen Rose Skincare creates handmade, all-natural, vegan, eco-friendly skincare products designed to moisturize, heal and restore dry, damaged, and irritated skin while using aromatherapy to soothe mood disruptions.

Day 2 #BHM Dewayne Pittman, founder Soul District Athletic Club. Soul District is based in North/Northeast side of PDX which is where the idea for the outdoor apparel company came about. The “athletic” ensures we remain active and “club” represents the community

Day 1 - #BHM - Morgan Polk, founder of Polk Apothecary, an Esthetician-formulated skin care brand founded with the mission to cater to all skin types and shades of melanin that may be suffering from pigmentation, acne, and dryness

This year - for the first time - we are taking the Built Festival on the road & heading to Bend! We will be collaborating with/supporting two amazing organizations all coming together to amplify & celebrate Oregon’s consumer product ecosystem. @CultivateBend @bendoutdoorworx

#BHM Day 28 - Elsy Dinvil, founder of Creole Me Up. Creole Me Up is a business that specializes in producing organic, allergen-free, and overall healthy Haitian food products, catering services & teaching Haitian cuisine. Their products include the delicious Pickleez & Marinades.

#BHM Day 27 - Khadro Abdi, founder of Alleamin Products. In 2020 she opened Alleamin African Kitchen, a micro restaurant selling fresh Somalian food, sauces, and catering. She now sells traditional Somalian hot sauces via farmers markets.

#BHM Day 26 - Dr. Arlyne Simon, founder Abby Invents. ABBY means 'Gives Joy', exactly what their books do - show children that there is joy in discovery, with a mission is to inspire kid inventors through innovative products that bridge the gender and racial gap in patenting.