May 1, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership
There’s no shortage of articles and thought pieces on how tough it is to be a Black founder in America right now. Capital flows remain abysmally low for us: in 2022, only 1% of the $215.9 billion raised in US venture capital deals went to Black founders....
May 1, 2023 | Entrepreneurship, Women
Entrepreneurship can empower people to achieve financial freedom and build generational wealth. It also has macro implications for our economy and can contribute to driving growth and making our nation more competitive globally. But the opportunity to create and own a...
Apr 24, 2023 | Entrepreneurship
Black Knoxville entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to showcase and pitch their business ideas and win a $5,000 grant on June 19 during The Crown Pitch Competition. The competition was created by The Women, a company created by a group of six Black women...
Apr 17, 2023 | Entrepreneurship
Timing and persistence are what gave this Black-owned business a fighting chance. Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs, Sharie Hendricks, founder of Laguna Candles, decided to pave her own lane. However, it was in unfamiliar territory as she...
Apr 17, 2023 | Cannabis, Entrepreneurship, Women
This businesswoman believes that for African Americans to be respected, there has to be financial stability and generational wealth throughout the community. Black entrepreneur Aja Allen is living her best life after deciding to open the doors to her own...
Feb 20, 2023 | Entrepreneurship
Dunkin’ Park was packed Thursday, but not for baseball. Instead, it was for the first Black Business Expo, which put a spotlight on the area’s entrepreneurs. The 60 companies involved included video production business and health-oriented groups. For Jennifer Wilder,...
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