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15 vendors showcasing their work at a pop-up shop at the MidTown Tech Hive on Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND — On Saturday, you can support Black-owned businesses at a pop-up at the MidTown Tech Hive on Euclid Avenue. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, 15 local vendors will showcase their work in a fun, pop-up shopping environment. Music by DJ Jefe, food, drinks, and unique products will celebrate culture, creativity, and community. The pop-up will feature some of the best Black-owned businesses in Cleveland. Chad Justin, a designer who founded WearPack, says the community is what it’s all about.…
The Democratic National Convention will take place at the Chicago United Center. Several Black-owned Chicago companies have come together to put on the production of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which begins on Aug 19. The space has been prepped and is ready to go inside the Chicago United Center with the help of at least three Black-owned companies. The DNC will celebrate Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s candidate for President and Tim Walz as the Vice President nominee. The convention expects to host speeches by current President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, former Secretary…
‘Black men can be the difference between winning and losing,’ said Black Men PAC co-founder Frank White. Black Men PAC is preparing to spend $4 million to encourage Black men to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in several swing states. According to Politico, the group plans to spotlight Harris’ record and achievements using a social media campaign and a campaign drive in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania involving door knockers and radio advertising. Frank White, the co-founder and board chair of Black Men PAC, told the outlet that he believes Black men could be the difference between a Harris win and a Trump…
Minority women business owners help drive innovation, diversity, and economic growth within our communities. Their businesses not only enrich our economy but also provide unique perspectives and solutions that reflect the diversity within our society. However, starting and sustaining a business or nonprofit as a minority woman can be an uphill battle. These entrepreneurs often face significant challenges, including limited access to funding, systemic barriers, and underrepresentation in the business world. Recognizing these hurdles, GrantWatch offers a list of grants specifically designed to support minority women in their entrepreneurial journeys. By providing financial resources and opportunities, GrantWatch wants to empower these trailblazers,…
hen Arsha Jones was pregnant with her fourth child, one of her biggest cravings was chicken wings with mambo sauce, a sweet, tangy condiment that gained popularity decades ago at takeout restaurants in Washington, D.C. “It was my husband’s job to either drive me into D.C. about 30 minutes [away], or he had to bring it back to our home,” Jones tells Entrepreneur. Jones had grown up enjoying mambo sauce in the 1980s and 1990s. It was “something that was just part of the community,” she recalls, with origins in the area dating back to the late 1960s, when Wing-N-Things, a Black-owned restaurant located…
CHICAGO (WLS) — The upcoming Democratic National Convention is not just a big deal for politicians. Local small businesses in Chicago are being leaned on to serve the tens of thousands of visitors expected in the city next week. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Before the convention opens, some local entrepreneurs in Chicago are expecting more attention due to the DNC. There are hundreds of business in the DNC vendor directory that are based in neighborhoods throughout Chicago. RELATED | Chicago DNC 2024: What to know about Democratic convention, from road closures to speakers The owner of…
CHICAGO (WLS) — The upcoming Democratic National Convention is not just a big deal for politicians. Local small businesses in Chicago are being leaned on to serve the tens of thousands of visitors expected in the city next week. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Before the convention opens, some local entrepreneurs in Chicago are expecting more attention due to the DNC. There are hundreds of business in the DNC vendor directory that are based in neighborhoods throughout Chicago. RELATED | Chicago DNC 2024: What to know about Democratic convention, from road closures to speakers The owner of…
The BlackGuide App created by the National Black Guide LLC, is the “Black City Directory” for Black News, Black Businesses & Black Communities” for those who live in or travel city-to-city and want to know what’s happening: where to find black businesses, local events, information and resources for African Americans living locally and nationwide. Please help us make this the #1 source for locating Black Owned Business AND Community Organizations (Churches, Schools, Black Greek Chapters, HBCU Alumni Associations, Black Professionals Organizations, and more). Key Features: * Pick Your City Page* Black Business Directory – Distance to closest Black Businesses* Featured…
In 2021, Goldman Sachs set a 10-year goal of improving the lives of 1 million Black women by 2030 by launching One Million Black Women, a commitment of $10 billion in investment capital and $100 million in philanthropic capital to help drive wealth creation for Black women across six pillars: access to capital, affordable housing, workforce advancement, health care, education, and digital connectivity. “It’s about economic growth. In order to fully grow the economy, you have to invest in Black women,” says Jessica Taylor, national director of Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women. “That $10 billion can help drive the multiplier effect.…
The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce (LALCC) announced its 2024 Biz Expo will take place July 24, 2024 at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and Convention Center from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Admission is free to the public. To date, more than 180 companies have registered to participate. ThE event, recognized as the most prominent business expo on the West Coast showcasing Latino-owned businesses, offers an exclusive platform for businesses to promote their goods and services, interact with other companies and attendees, and create opportunities for mutual development and growth. According to Stanford University data, Latino-owned businesses are experiencing an…