Business
KKSP PRECISION MACHINING ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF HY-PRODUCTION INC.
KKSP Precision Machining LLC (“KKSP”), a leading North American producer of custom turned metal components, announced today the acquisition of Hy-Production Inc., a manufacturer of precision high-quality hydraulic components and assemblies for the agricultural, automotive, and heavy equipment industries.
NAREB W.I.R.E PILLAR HOSTED EXTRAORDINARY ENGAGEMENT FOR BLACK WOMEN IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Women Investing in Real Estate (W.I.R.E) Pillar hosted a dynamic, groundbreaking mini-conference for advancing women in real estate during the organization’s annual convention. The event provided a platform for women to gain valuable knowledge on investing, financial planning, and navigating the real estate market. It also offered interactive workshops and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.
Celebrate Black Business Month by Volunteering as a Business Mentor
August is National Black Business Month in the U.S., where 3.5 million businesses are Black-owned, according to the U.S. Census. As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE encourages volunteers from all business backgrounds to support Black-owned businesses by becoming a mentor.
Kerri Harper-Howie Announces the Publication of Her First Book
Celebrated entrepreneur and business owner Kerri Harper-Howie announced the publication of her new book THE FAMILY SECRET: The Business and Franchise Owner's Guide to Building Generational Wealth. The book details Harper-Howie's unexpected and life-changing career transition from lawyer to franchise owner, following in the wake of her mother Patricia Williams' pioneering legacy as a McDonald's franchise owner in Los Angeles.
Urban Growers Collective (UGC) and Vitable Health Launch a New Partnership with a Company-Wide Volunteer Day on July 11
Urban Growers Collective (UGC), a Black- and women-led nonprofit farm building a more just and equitable local food system in Chicago through urban agriculture, announces its new partnership with Vitable Health, which offers a direct primary care health plan designed to make high-quality concierge healthcare accessible to everyone.
Surge Angels Program Awards $100,000 to Three Ventures Founded by Education Leaders of Color
Surge Institute, a trailblazing organization that empowers leaders of color in education, recently awarded $100,000 in funding through its Surge Angels program to three early-stage ventures run by Black, Latinx, Asian and Pacific Islander education leaders. The awards were determined and announced on Friday, June 28, in Chicago during a special Pitch Night event, culminating in the intensive six-month Surge Angels entrepreneurial development program.
How to take action and help protect older adults from scams
Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get to their money and personal information.
New Book Empowers Black Entrepreneurs
Wiley proudly announces the release of Dana Frank's debut book, Get Up & Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy & Wealth. This compelling guide, filled with true stories and practical tools, empowers Black entrepreneurs and individuals from marginalized communities to build lasting legacies and achieve financial success.
EGAMI GROUP HIRES LAURA SUTPHEN AS AGENCY PRESIDENT
EGAMI Group, the award-winning, multicultural integrated communications agency, has appointed Laura Sutphen as President, with a focu s on accelerating growth and expanding capabilities at scale.
Top 5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Home
Homeownership has long been a reliable and valuable investment for many Americans. The Black homeownership rate in the U.S., however, stands at just 44% - the lowest among all racial groups according to the National Association of Realtors.
Piston Group Selects Former Honda Executive Mamadou Diallo as Chief Executive Officer
Mamadou Diallo, formerly the senior vice president of Auto Sales of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has been named chief executive officer for the Piston Group. He will report to Founder and Chairman Vinnie Johnson.
Pacific Science Center Names Freeda Warren as New Chief Advancement Officer
Pacific Science Center (PacSci) today announced the appointment of Freeda Warren as Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), a newly-created position. Warren will lead marketing, communications, public relations, government affairs, fundraising, and other activities to build PacSci's capacity for impact. Warren, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Advancement at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, has joined PacSci.
Vegas Doubles Down on Las Vegas Aces with Sponsorship for Every Active Player
The champion players of the Las Vegas Aces are getting a cash boost, direct from Vegas. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) announced that it will sponsor each player on the team, resulting in a first-of-its-kind, two-year sponsorship.
Good Soil Forum Taps into the Rhythm of Entrepreneurship
T.D. Jakes Enterprises, a social impact company led by Chairman T.D. Jakes and the brainchild behind the Good Soil Movement, is looking to make North Texas home to a confluence of ideas, events and business-related social hot-spots ahead of Juneteenth and Black Music Month by bringing the annual Good Soil Forum to the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas on June 13-15. The long-time entrepreneur and faith leader is utilizing the Good Soil Forum as a moment to highlight the nation’s and particularly Dallas’ thriving entrepreneurial, business and cultural scene in turn bringing thousands of people and millions of dollars to the area. Dallas consistently ranks near the top of annual economic studies, across the U.S. that cite the North Texas’ region as being good for small business growth, small business employment and hourly earnings growth.
