Business and Wealth

8+ hour, 42+ min ago   (463+ words) Figures show more than 80% of black business owners suffered setbacks because of a lack of support A black business owner in March says more faith from investors would give more people like her a chance to be successful. Figures by…...

15+ hour, 32+ min ago   (727+ words) Some people wait for change to occur; others dedicate their lives to creating positive change. For more than five decades, Dr. Thelma Jackson has been one of those changemakers, consistently advocating for education to advance civil rights. Her story reflects…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (246+ words) The upcoming event aims to connect entrepreneurs with influential leaders and turn networking into opportunity. The right introduction can open a door, change a career trajectory, or put a business on the path to close a major deal. That’s why…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (163+ words) My journey through the world of mentors, advisors, and board members has been a reminder that growth is rarely a solo pursuit. Behind every meaningful decision, every moment of clarity, and every significant step forward, there is often a conversation,…...

4+ day, 31+ min ago   (424+ words) There’s something remarkable happening in New York and across the American economy: Entrepreneurship is booming, and artificial intelligence is driving it. A recent Gusto survey found that 60 percent of founders used A.I. to start their businesses last year, and 50 percent…...

4+ day, 8+ min ago   (495+ words) Terresa Hardaway said her favorite part of being a business owner is the chance to intentionally build community. In 2017, she co-founded Blackbird Revolt, a design studio focused on social justice, anti-racism and abolition. In 2024, she acquired Black Garnet Books. Blackbird…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (138+ words) Shop. Support. Dine. Connect. 💜 The Economic Empowerment Committee of the NCNW Long Island Cross County Section invites the community to join us for Melanin in Motion: Fall Black Business Crawl on Saturday, October 10, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM. The crawl will feature…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (855+ words) Anna Paulson (left), president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, took a walking tour of Wellsboro led by Julie Henry (right), executive director of the Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce. Anna Paulson (right) chats with (from left) Julie…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (567+ words) 134 Black-owned banks were founded between 1888 and 1934. See which ones remain today and the impact of their disappearance. From 1888 to 1934, 134 Black-owned banks emerged. Today, a stark reality: only 24 stand. More than half vanished in less than two decades. A critical historical…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (137+ words) The new program provides entrepreneurs and business owners across Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, and North Dakota with access to structured peer accountability, group coaching, and a community of high-performing leaders committed to intentional growth, at a fraction of the cost of…...