By Kevin Ellis, Business North Carolina CHARLOTTE – Nia McAdoo hopes a new partnership between the city of Charlotte and a group that hopes to start, grow and scale 1 million Black-owned businesses nationwide by 2030 will make things easier for future entrepreneurs like herself. McAdoo was working full time...
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The barriers Black businesses face in accessing entry and growth in North Carolina’s technology, construction, and other industries can be overcome. Let’s talk.
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Facebook is launching a three-month “Season of Support” initiative for small businesses — starting with a campaign to highlight Black-owned businesses, which are closing twice as fast as others during the pandemic.
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In the wake of global protests against police brutality and the coronavirus pandemic, its membership has climbed to more than 13,000 — and counting.
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The New York Fed on Wednesday unveiled a study on the virus’ impact on business owners nationwide, and the results show disparities in how the business owners of various races have struggled. The report estimates that 41% of Black-owned businesses across the country shut down between February and April.
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Anecdotal evidence suggests that sales are climbing for Black-owned business – both in the Triangle and around the country — after the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis in May.
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At a time when the fight for racial equality is dominating headlines, Creative Allies is stepping up to help black-owned businesses thrive.
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