The Conscious Connect CDC

Last Call! ⏰

Don't miss your chance to join us for the 2nd Annual Rose City Black Business Month Awards Brunch! 🎉

We're just a week away from celebrating four incredible leaders whose impact has helped strengthen our community—and ticket sales close at the end of this weekend!

Come enjoy great food, connect with community leaders, and help us honor Black excellence during Black Business Month.

Can't attend? You can still support the celebration by purchasing an event advertisement or sharing a congratulatory message that will be displayed during the Awards Brunch.

🎟️ Grab your tickets before they're gone:
https://givebutter.com/2026RCBBA

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Kore | 608 W. Southern Ave., Springfield

Let's celebrate together! 🖤💛❤️

Springfield’s Southside Incubator honors 4 with Black Business Month Awards August is National Black Business Month, and the Conscious Connect Community Development Corporation’s Southside Incubator will host its 2nd annual Rose City Black Business Month Awards Brunch on Saturday, Aug.

📚We're still celebrating 100,000 free books distributed, and we wanted to share a few more photos from this unforgettable milestone!

Seeing children excited to read and connecting with new stories reminds us why this work matters. Every book represents a new adventure, a growing imagination, and another step toward ensuring every child has access to literacy.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make this milestone possible. Your support is creating brighter futures—one book at a time.

Now we're turning the page to an exciting new chapter, and we have a MAJOR announcement coming very soon...👀

Any guesses what it is? Drop them in the comments! 👇✨📖

It's August... and you know what that means! 🎉

🗣️Black Business Month is finally here!️

We're proud to host the 2nd Annual Rose City Black Business Month Awards Brunch—a celebration of the entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders who continue to make Springfield stronger.

Join us on August 15 as we recognize this year's incredible honorees: Dr. Mecca S. Carter-Marshall, Nathan Conner, Eric "Coach Swig" Clark, and Richard Riddle.

Bring a friend, reserve a table, or come ready to cheer on this year's award recipients. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

🎟️Purchase your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/2026RCBBA
Purchasing two tickets? Use the code "Couples" for a 15% discount.

It's and we're reminiscing on the inaugural Rose City Black Business Month Awards Brunch! We had a great time celebrating inspiring stories, talent, resilience, and impact of Black entrepreneurs in our community.

Now...get excited, because we're doing it again! 🎊

Join us on August 15th as we celebrate a new class of outstanding honorees at the 2nd Annual Rose City Black Business Month Awards Brunch.

Can't make it? You can still show your support by purchasing an event advertisement or submitting a congratulatory message to be displayed on screen during the celebration. It's a great way to honor this year's award recipients and be part of the experience from wherever you are.

Tickets, advertisements, and congratulatory messages can be purchased here: https://givebutter.com/2026RCBBA

Use the code "Couples" for 15% off of two tickets.

We’re still celebrating an incredible milestone: 100,000 free books placed into the hands of children and families since our founding. 📚

To every small business that welcomed us to establish micro-libraries, to every community site that allowed us to plant Houses of Knowledge in your grass, to every community partner that invited us to ride up and park Words on Wheels book bike at your events — THANK YOU!!!

This accomplishment is equally yours! Special thanks to the Springfield News-Sun for covering our journey.

The Conscious Connect celebrates free book milestone in Springfield The Conscious Connect Community Development Corporation reached a milestone of giving away 100,000 free books to local children after providing 150 new, diverse books to 50 students who participated in

🏆Rose City Black Business Month Awards Brunch Honoree Spotlight

The Rising Enterprise Award celebrates an emerging Black-owned business that has demonstrated exceptional growth, resilience, and vision during its early years.

Congratulations to our 2026 recipient, Dr. Mecca S. Carter-Marshall, President & CEO of Unspoken Courage LLC!

Through trauma-informed counseling, coaching, education, and advocacy, Dr. Mecca has created spaces for healing, restoration, and empowerment. Her dedication to serving others and her remarkable leadership make her a true rising force in our community.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/2026RCBBA
Purchasing two tickets? Use the code "Couples" for a 15% discount.

🏆 Rose City Black Business Month Awards Brunch Honoree Spotlight

The Johnny Lytle Innovation Award recognizes a Black entrepreneur, creative, or business whose bold ideas and forward-thinking vision are reshaping their industry and inspiring others.

Congratulations to our 2026 recipient, Nathan Conner!

An accomplished visual artist, Nathan has earned recognition throughout Ohio for artwork that celebrates Black history, culture, and storytelling. Through his creativity and vision, he continues to inspire audiences while elevating Springfield's arts community.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/2026RCBBA
Purchasing two tickets? Use the code "Couples" for a 15% discount.

This , we celebrate the power of bringing people together and the simple moments that help neighborhoods bloom.

South Side in Bloom is a reminder that community development isn't just about improving spaces—it's about activating them. When parks are filled with music, movement, laughter, and neighbors, they become places that foster connection, belonging, and opportunity.

We're proud to host activities at Dorothy Bacon Memorial Park, a space that reflects what's possible when residents, partners, and community leaders invest in a shared vision.

Join us this weekend at South Side in Bloom—we'd love to see you there!

Join us at Dorothy Bacon Memorial Park as we celebrate the beauty, energy, and community spirit of Springfield's South Side during this year's South Side in Bloom! This annual event showcases neighborhood parks and gardens that have been transformed into vibrant community spaces.

Here's what's happening at Dorothy Bacon Memorial Park:

🧘 10:30–11:30 a.m.– Guided Stretching with Sue McDaniel
💃 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Hip Hop Zumba with Sue McDaniel
🎶 1:00–2:00 p.m. – Live Music with Isaac Penrod
👢 2:30–3:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Jene' White

Whether you're looking to get active, enjoy live music, or simply experience Springfield's revitalized community spaces, there's something for everyone!

Bring your family, invite a friend, and spend the day exploring all that South Side in Bloom has to offer!