Pittsburgh Company Supports Six Minority Business Owners With Launch Of Fellowship
Pittsburgh based consulting company, CASTUS, announces inaugural cohort of the Fellowship for Minority Business Owners. “I speak for the entire team when I say, we are thrilled with the level of talent among this year’s Fellowship applicants,” says CASTUS Founder, Damon Claus. “I wish to extend a heartfelt “congratulations” to those selected for the Fellowship and a sincere “thank you” […]
Illinois’ First Black Owned Entrepreneurial Academy Gives Inner-City Youth an Opportunity to Succeed
Kikifers K-12 Academy is a new program in Illinois designed to prepare students for success. Created by two entrepreneurs who desired to help more people have access to quality education and opportunity. The school offers comprehensive curricula that work towards developing entrepreneurship, leadership, social development, teamwork, and physical wellness. With programs designed so all students can achieve […]
The Home Depot Creates Nearly 500 New Jobs in Baltimore with New Distribution Centers
Supply chain expansion brings faster delivery to customers in the region The Home Depot has opened three new distribution centers in Sparrows Point’s revitalized Tradepoint Atlantic development. The 1.5 million square-foot campus will bring nearly 500 new full- and part-time jobs to Baltimore and provide even faster delivery options to customers in the region. “We’re focused on creating an easier […]
Urban Air Adventure Park Signs Record 31 New Franchise Agreements in First Half of 2021
Indoor Adventure Park’s Growth Fueled by Momentum in Family Entertainment Industry Post-COVID DALLAS — Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the children’s franchise growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, has signed 31 new franchise agreements in the past six months – breaking the record for the most agreements signed in […]
BLACK ENTERPRISE to Present Its Second Groundbreaking Summit
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit II will explore the state of career mobility and business opportunities for Black people, focusing on solutions to inequities in corporate America and broader society. BLACK ENTERPRISE—the No. 1 Black digital media brand, with more than 8 million monthly unique visitors—will present its latest Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Virtual Summit, June 23. […]
‘Flourishing Under Fire’ Event Highlights Professional Development and Skilling for Black Men
Forum Will Explore Opportunity Growth at the Community, Corporate, and C-suite Levels; Speakers Will Include Black Leaders and Randstad Executives At a time when businesses and leaders are increasingly focused on promoting racial equity and diversity and inclusion, Randstad will bring together company executives and Black business leaders for its first ever “Flourishing Under Fire: […]
Celebrate National Small Business Day (video)
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New Book Teaches Business Owners How to Gain Successful Online Visibility
By Tyler Tichelaar Tom Teague’s new book Online Business Success for Thought Leaders: Create Visibility for Positive Impact is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand exploration of what is needed for a business to have an online presence that includes but extends beyond a website. Teague has written this book after seven years of building his own […]
Atlanta-Based Black-Owned Hair Care Brand For Young Men Launches Across 1200+ Target and Walmart Stores
Soon after launching as a DTC brand in December of 2019 with the fast moving global pandemic that followed, Young King Hair Care thoughtfully revised their go-to market strategy, tested various social and digital campaigns and partnered with engaged bloggers and influencers in their community. This pivot led not only to better than expected sales results but […]
FDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling Over-the-Counter CBD Products for Pain Relief
Products Listing CBD as Inactive Ingredient Cited for Unapproved Drug and Misbranding Violations The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to two companies for selling products labeled as containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Specifically, the warning letters address the illegal marketing […]