Entrepreneurship Money SBA Lending To Black Businesses Doubled Since 2020Jeffrey McKinneySeptember 23, 2023September 23, 2023 by Jeffrey McKinneySeptember 23, 2023September 23, 20237120 The SBA says the $1.3 billion in loan dollars and 7.5% overall share of SBA approved loans to those firms so far in fiscal 2023... Read more
Entrepreneurship News Larry Jackson Jr., Creator Of ‘Black Visitor’s Guide to Kansas City,’ Dies At 76Daniel JohnsonSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Daniel JohnsonSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 20234155 The son of Jackson Jr's business partner, Lloyd Mason Jr, described Jackson as a "serial entrepreneur."... Read more
Entrepreneurship News BLK & Bold Named One Of America’s Fastest-Growing CompaniesDaniel JohnsonAugust 17, 2023August 16, 2023 by Daniel JohnsonAugust 17, 2023August 16, 20232652 It wasn't until 2020 that they were able to get featured in Target, a major opportunity to increase the brand's visibility. This was a direct... Read more
Angel Gregorio, Owner Of The Spice Suite, Is Changing D.C.’s Market For Black EntrepreneursLauren NutallAugust 1, 2023August 1, 2023 by Lauren NutallAugust 1, 2023August 1, 20232407 Angel Gregorio created a strip mall for Black-owned and run businesses after realizing how D.C.'s cost of renting space is harming entrepreneurs.... Read more
Business Lifestyle News Maine Makes History With Its First Black Chamber Of CommerceStacy JacksonJuly 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by Stacy JacksonJuly 26, 2023July 26, 2023750 The Black Chamber will lobby for Black businesses in the state.... Read more
News Operation HOPE Continues Its Mission To Help Black BusinessesLauren NutallJuly 25, 2023July 25, 2023 by Lauren NutallJuly 25, 2023July 25, 20231122 Operation HOPE is continuing its mission to help grow Black businesses and has recently shared its successes.... Read more
News Operation Hope Announces Initiative To Assist Low- and Middle-Income HouseholdsLauren NutallJune 22, 2023June 21, 2023 by Lauren NutallJune 22, 2023June 21, 20231042 Operation Hope will implement a financial coaching model to connect underserved communities to the private sector.... Read more
Business Entrepreneurship Sisters Inc Women Fifteen Percent Pledge Initiative Will Transfer $14 Billion To More Than 600 Black EntrepreneursStacy JacksonJune 21, 2023June 22, 2023 by Stacy JacksonJune 21, 2023June 22, 20232381 In the next seven years, James plans to bring out $1.4 trillion in wealth for Black entrepreneurs and businesses.... Read more
Entrepreneurship News Sports ESPN And The NBA Continue To ‘Champion Black Businesses’ For A 4th YearIman MilnerJune 2, 2023June 5, 2023 by Iman MilnerJune 2, 2023June 5, 20231014 The NBA and ESPN have announced the fourth installment of their initiative, Champion Black Businesses, which showcases Black-owned brands during the Finals.... Read more
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion Entrepreneurship City of Charlotte Teams Up With Operation HOPE To Connect Local Black Businesses To ResourcesAtiya JordanApril 10, 2023April 10, 2023 by Atiya JordanApril 10, 2023April 10, 2023532 Calling all Black Charlotte entrepreneurs: Tap into the 1 Million Black Businesses initiative!... Read more