Business
Shon Harris Honored as a 2024 Notable Black Leader by Crain's Chicago Business
LiveWire Construction is thrilled to announce that Shon Harris, President of both LiveWire Construction and BlackRock Construction, has been honored as one of Crain's 2024 Notable Black Leaders. This prestigious recognition is part of a special editorial feature by Crain's Chicago Business.
ESSENCE Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
ESSENCE announces the appointment of new executive team members, who join the organization as the company continues to deepen its investment in talent. This move underscores the company’s commitment to meet the needs of the cultures, ethnicities, and demographics that combine to make up the characteristics of the New General Market.
Famous Amos awards $50,000 each to three emerging entrepreneurs across the beauty, music and gaming industries
Famous Amos has announced the winners of the Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative (IFS), now in its fourth year. IFS is an annual program that provides $150,000 in capital and ongoing resources to a talented cohort of early-stage, Black entrepreneurs. The program honors the legacy of the late Wally Amos, creator and founder of Famous Amos cookies, who in the 1970s became a household name for aspiring business owners across America.
Ten Tips to Keep Your Business Cybersafe
A cybersecurity breach can present significant threats to your business. No matter the size of your organization, it’s important to take cybersecurity seriously. Your data is your company’s most important asset, and you need to keep your digital operations safe. Most businesses also rely on external partners and vendors, which can introduce cybersecurity risks that must be carefully managed.
Kyra Rénel Hardwick Receives Prestigious National Entrepreneurial Award Honoring Women of Color
The Women Presidents Organization (WPO), in partnership with Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.), announced Kyra Rénel Hardwick, managing consultant of The Kyra Company, LLC., as a 2024 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards winner. Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, Hardwick was among twenty-four high achieving women from across North America will who were formally honored in a ceremony on September 11 in Philadelphia. The elite annual awards event selects minority women leaders who exhibit outstanding professional achievements and contributions to their local communities.
Mortgage rates are dropping: what it means for Chicago homeowners and homebuyers
Homeownership is more than just a lofty American dream—it’s how many can build generational wealth. For the Black community, 90% of wealth gains come from homeownership, meaning that owning a home continues to be a crucial method for Black households to build and accumulate wealth.
3,000+ Attend 124th National Black Business Conference as Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai Delivers Keynote Address
More than 3,000 attendees gathered at The National Business League's 124th National Black Business Conference in Atlanta to hear a powerful keynote address by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, the 26th President of the Republic of Liberia. This landmark event, co-hosted in partnership with the National Alliance for Black Business and its co-founders—the National Black Chamber of Commerce, The World Conference of Mayors, and their hundreds of Black-led member organizations—focused on enhancing economic partnerships and collaboration between Black American businesses and the African continent, with a particular emphasis on Liberia.
Black Girl Vitamins and Howard University Announce Multi-Year Partnership Deal As Official Vitamin Sponsor for the University Women’s Basketball Team
Black Girl Vitamins, a pioneering wellness brand dedicated to addressing the unique health needs of Black women, is proud to announce an exciting and transformative multi-year partnership with renowned HBCU, Howard University – Bison Women’s Basketball team, providing direct monetary sponsorship and essential vitamins to players and coaches.
Thrivin’ in Color Podcast Uncovers the Beauty of Black Entrepreneurship
Thrivin’ in Color, a podcast dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and stories, continues its celebration of Black Business Month with a new episode featuring Gaby L. Longsworth, CEO and founder of Absolutely Everything Curly. Gaby shares how she is transforming the beauty industry with her innovative platform, using science to help individuals embrace their natural hair.
How to make your credit card work for you
Credit cards can be an important tool toward building a healthy financial future. When used responsibly, credit cards can help you establish a solid credit history, making it easier to finance larger purchases – like a home or vehicle – in the future.
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.
