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August is National Black Business Month, celebrating and supporting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Established in 2004 by Frederick Jordan and John William Templeton, this observance addresses the unique challenges faced by 2.6 million African-American businesses and advocates for supportive policies.
#NationalBlackBusinessMonth fosters economic growth and underscores the importance of #inclusion and #belonging in #entrepreneurship. Explore ways to support Black-owned businesses here: https://hubs.ly/Q02KJczs0
🌟 Celebrating August as Black Business Month! 🌟
In honor of Black Business Month, let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of Black entrepreneurs and business owners.
Did you know? The Hoover's program from Dun & Bradstreet is an excellent tool for discovering and connecting with minority-owned businesses. It’s a great way to support and engage with these trailblazing companies!
If you’re interested in getting started with Hoover’s and exploring how it can benefit your business or network, feel free to schedule some time with me.
Let’s work together to support Black-owned businesses and drive meaningful connections.
#BlackBusinessMonth#SupportBlackBusiness#MinorityOwned#DunAndBradstreet#HooversProgram#BusinessSupport#Entrepreneurship
🚀 77% of Black Professionals Are Ready to Start Their Own Businesses 🚀
According to a recent LinkedIn report, nearly 8 in 10 Black professionals are eager to take control of their careers and start their own businesses within the next year. This reflects a powerful drive within our community to redefine success, create opportunities, and build lasting legacies. 💼✨
This statistic underscores the importance of conversations like the one we’re having tomorrow at our State of Black-Owned Business panel. We’ll explore the challenges, celebrate the wins, and discuss how to continue this momentum of entrepreneurship among Black professionals. From funding access to community support, our speakers will dive into what it takes to turn these aspirations into reality. 🌟
The future of Black business is now, and it’s vibrant, innovative, and unstoppable. Are you ready to be part of the movement?
Join us tomorrow for an impactful discussion that could help guide your entrepreneurial journey. Let’s keep pushing forward together!
#BlackEntrepreneurs#GetTheBag#StateOfBlackBusiness#EntrepreneurialSpirit#BusinessGrowth#BeYourOwnBoss#BlackOwnedBusiness#SupportBlackBusiness#Entrepreneurship#JoinTheConversation
Celebrating Black Business Month: Supporting Black Entrepreneurs
August is Black Business Month—a time to recognize the creativity and impact of Black-owned businesses. These entrepreneurs have always been essential to our communities and the economy. This month, let’s show our support, share resources, and connect with Black business owners to help them grow and succeed.
If you’re a Black business owner, take a moment to share your story and connect with others who are on a similar journey. Your work matters, and your business is a reflection of determination and innovation.
Let’s keep supporting and uplifting each other, not just in August, but all year round.
#BlackBusinessMonth#SupportBlackBusinesses#BlackEntrepreneurs#CommunityGrowth#BlackOwnedBusiness#SmallBusiness#Entrepreneurship
As we commemorate Juneteenth, it's essential to highlight the ongoing efforts to drive policy, regional collaboration, and sustainable growth for Black entrepreneurs. At the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO), we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem that empowers Black business owners to thrive.
My latest article explores the significant strides being made and the collaborative efforts that are paving the way for lasting change. Together, we can create a future where equity and opportunity are at the forefront of entrepreneurship.
Read more about these impactful initiatives here:
https://lnkd.in/e8XAbjr3#Juneteenth#BlackEntrepreneurs#InclusiveGrowth#Policy#Collaboration#AEOworks
🗣🌟 Opportunity Alert for NC Community Changemakers! The NC Black Entrepreneurship Council Ecosystem Grant closes on April 15. If you are a 501(c)(3) or for-profit organization within North Carolina, in service to (or have programs specifically focused on) helping Black entrepreneurs and growth-oriented Black-owned firms start and grow scalable businesses, APPLY!
About the opportunity... The NC BEC ECOSYSTEM Grant is designed to:
● Identify (and support) partners doing inspired things to serve the entrepreneurial aspirations and economic potential of North Carolina’s Black community
● Encourage more organizations and individuals to support and participate in efforts to elevate Black entrepreneurship in North Carolina
● Support and promote Black leadership of entrepreneurial support organizations
● Better understand how we may (collectively) support more Black people in their ambition to start and build growth-oriented companies that will strengthen the economy of North Carolina
● Provide a means for NC IDEA to foster relationships, dialog, and learning between all NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM and NC BEC ECOSYSTEM partners
We are just FOUR days away from the deadline to apply for the NC BEC ECOSYSTEM Grant! 💰 ⏰
If you are a North Carolina-based entrepreneur support organization or institution dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs, this grant opportunity could be for you. Join the NC Black Entrepreneurship Council and NC IDEA as we work towards elevating Black #entrepreneurship in our state.
Please note that the grant does not fund individual entrepreneurs or businesses.
Don't wait! Applications close on April 15th at 5:00 PM EST
Apply today at: https://lnkd.in/giZiY6yG#NCIDEA#BEC#ECOSYSTEM
