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Economy

Entrepreneurs Open 2nd Black-Owned Plant-Based Restaurant in New Jersey

Adenah Bayoh and chef Emeka Onugha are transforming plant-based dining with their second Black-owned restaurant, Brick City Vegan, now open in both Newark and Montclair, New Jersey. They offer fresh, flavorful dishes that prioritize health and sustainability without compromising taste.Their mission extends beyond food -- they aim to make vegan dining accessible and promote community health. They opened their first location in downtown Newark in 2021 to an enthusiastic reception and have now expanded to Montclair, according to Blavity.Adenah Bayoh, […]

todayJune 14, 2024 1

Economy

Two Founders Launch Black-Owned Academy Teaching Entrepreneurs How to Raise Capital

Meet Sean Teamor and Kyle Freeman, the dynamic duo behind Capital Raising Academy, the ultimate destination for mastering the art of funding and accelerating business growth. The academy has an 8-week program designed to equip entrepreneurs with the expertise to navigate the intricate world of capital raising successfully.Both Sean and Kyle have developed a comprehensive program that was meticulously crafted by seasoned professionals with decades of experience in finance, investment banking, and entrepreneurship. Attendees learn everything from crafting compelling pitches […]

todayMay 6, 2024

Economy

This Black Entrepreneur’s Dog Grooming Business Makes $1.3M a Year

Gabriel Feitosa, a Brazilian dog grooming artist based in San Diego, California, and the owner of Gabriel Feitosa Grooming Salon, has turned his passion for grooming into a thriving business, making headlines for his artistic transformations of dogs.Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Feitosa ventured into the booming global pet grooming market, which now exceeds $1.3 billion. His salon, staffed by 10 employees, handles around 20 dogs daily and 500 dogs monthly, with each pet receiving a personalized makeover rather than […]

todayApril 29, 2024 4

Economy

Multi-Millionaire CEO Set to Inspire 1,000’s of Black Women Entrepreneurs at the 2024 Sistahs in Business Expo Tour

The Sistahs in Business Expo (SIB Expo) is thrilled to announce Jesseca "Judy" Dupart, renowned entrepreneur and visionary behind the multi-million dollar brand Kaleidoscope Hair Products, as the Keynote Speaker for its 2024 Sistahs in Business Expo Tour. Celebrating its seventh year, the SIB Expo continues to serve as the ultimate destination for celebrating entrepreneurial prowess among women of color.This year, the tour’s theme is “The Year of Collaboration” and includes two stops: the Northeast Expo & Pitch Competition in […]

todayApril 10, 2024 2

News

Congressional members concerned TikTok ban will harm entrepreneurs, content creators 

Some members of the U.S. House of Representatives are standing firm on their opposition against a bill that would ban TikTok. U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., told theGrio that banning the app will “take away free speech for 170 million Americans.” “A lot of the videos on the app are questioning the political establishment, money in politics, and our policy in Gaza,” noted the progressive Democratic lawmaker. He added, “There needs to be a platform where people express their views.” […]

todayMarch 14, 2024

Economy

Black Entrepreneur’s Deli in New York City to Make $1.2M in Sales, Opens 2nd Location

Meet Joshua Dat, the Guyanese owner of Datz Deli in Queens which offers a unique twist on classic New York deli favorites, Dat's Caribbean-inspired creations. Within just a year, Dat turned a $70,000 investment from his savings into a culinary sensation with nearly $1.2 million in sales and the opening of a second location."I wanted to be different," Joshua said in an interview with CNBC. "I wanted to give people something new to try."The star of Datz Deli's menu is […]

todayMarch 13, 2024

News

Black Entrepreneurs Develop New App That Helps Inventors Protect Their Ideas

Nationwide — In a remarkable collaboration of talent and friendship, John Miller and Darcell Walker, both African American professionals, have combined their expertise to introduce Huemind, a groundbreaking app empowering individuals to protect and develop their ideas for commercial products. The story of Huemind traces back to the fortuitous meeting of Miller and Walker during their tenure at IBM, where Miller’s prowess as a software developer intersected with Walker’s role as an intellectual property attorney tasked with writing patent applications. […]

todayMarch 12, 2024 1

Economy

Comerica Bank Backs Black Woman in Launching Program Designed to Help African and Caribbean Entrepreneurs Get Access to Capital

VentureHue, a Detroit, Michigan-based business support organization that provides technical assistance to technology entrepreneurs and traditional small business owners nationwide, has partnered with the Global African Business Association (GABA) to launch VentureHue ACCESS Lab, Sponsored by Comerica Bank. Comerica Charitable Foundation has provided GABA with a grant to launch the program. Brittni Abiolu, Founder & Managing Director at VentureHue, will oversee the program.What Is It? The program is a FREE 6-week (virtual) capital readiness accelerator designed to educate entrepreneurs on […]

todayJanuary 27, 2024 3

Community Events

Leaps and Bounds for Muskegon Community College

By: Emily Guiles Muskegon Community College recently bought the old Muskegon Chronicle Building located in Downtown Muskegon. The estimated investment to renovate the Muskegon Chronicle Building, according to college president Dale Nesbary, will be 13 million dollars. This facility will be used to house MCC’s applied Technology programs. Muskegon Community College is starting to move more of their programs into the Downtown area, starting with the Chronicle Building, and now they are adding the former Masonic Temple building located at […]

todaySeptember 23, 2015