Strength behind the movement
Discover Savannah Black Market
A community of Black entrepreneurs in Savannah, GA — building businesses, building each other, and building legacies.
Our mission
Why we exist
Savannah Black Market exists to connect entrepreneurs with the community through monthly markets, education, collaboration, empowering, ownership, and building legacies.
We are three pillars: Connect — a thriving ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs through pop-up markets and masterclasses. Grow — a network of vendors and owners committed to community empowerment and sustainable growth. Thrive — tools and resources to elevate your business and connect with customers and collaborators.
Every market day, every workshop, and every contract won moves the same mission forward: ownership in our community, by our community.
Leadership
Who leads the movement
Akeem Grayson
CEO & Founder
Entrepreneur and business strategist focused on vendor success and expanding SBM's reach — from one market table to a movement of owners.
Ayodeji “Joy” Animashaun
CFO
Leads financial strategy, operations, and long-term sustainability so the movement is built to last — not just to launch.
The work
What we do
Monthly markets
Every month at Friendly Marketplace (821 King George Blvd, Savannah GA), Black-owned businesses set up, sell, and meet their community face to face.
Education
Business development workshops and the Masterclass Series — pricing, permits, marketing, and money, taught by people who have done it.
SBM Works
Our trades program connects licensed professionals to consistent work with residential and commercial clients, property managers, and government contracts.
Youth Empowerment
We put young people behind the table early — learning ownership, salesmanship, and legacy building firsthand.
Be part of the movement
Vendors, trades professionals, and builders of every kind — SBM membership puts the community behind your business.