A Black American business owner interviewed for Oregon’s 2023 disparity study told researchers that the company was still waiting on more than $1 million tied to a single federal contract. The owner said the business was effectively financing the government…
Black-owned employer firms posted $249 billion in receipts in 2023 and employed an estimated 1.9 million people, according to the Census Bureau’s own count — proof of a substantial, functioning commercial sector, not an untested proposition. Federal Reserve data shows they’re still approved…
Finding a grant is one thing. Finding the right grant is another. A restaurant owner looking for funds to buy kitchen equipment should not spend three days applying for a technology accelerator. A software founder preparing to grow should not…
Tristan Walker’s role in Black entrepreneurship goes beyond establishing a grooming company. He compelled investors, retailers, and traditional consumer-goods companies to face a truth Black consumers have known for years: being underserved does not mean being unprofitable. Walker, the founder…
The 8th Annual Black Business Awards Recognition & Exhibition is an annual event hosted by the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce in Madison, Wisconsin. It celebrates Black entrepreneurs, business leaders, and organizations demonstrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and community impact.…
