America had roughly 201,000 Black-owned employer businesses in 2023, generating $249 billion in annual receipts. That was a significant expansion from 2017: the number of Black-owned employer firms increased by about 62% over six years. Yet Black entrepreneurs still owned…
Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh has started Orion Medical Network LLC, a Black-owned medical staffing agency in Maryland. The company aims to support hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities at a time when healthcare providers are facing workforce challenges. According to reports,…
Downtown Disney has officially started a new chapter in its retail and dining scene with the opening of Happy Ice. This marks a historic moment as the first permanent Black-owned dessert brand in the entertainment district. The launch not only…
In an industry traditionally dominated by established manufacturers and tightly controlled supply chains, Johnny Gray III has found a unique place in American entrepreneurship. As the founder of D&J Builders Surplus, he leads the first and only Black-owned iron door…
Slutty Vegan, the plant-based restaurant brand founded by Aisha “Pinky” Cole Hayes, is growing with new franchise agreements in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. This marks an important step in the company’s long-term growth plan. The announcement comes at a crucial…
