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To help you find and support 💥HYPERLOCAL💥 black-owned businesses here in Charlotte, AND all over the US, we pulled together a context “cheat sheet’ outlining who these companies are and why you should buy from them. National Black Business Month was established in 2004 by entrepreneurs Frederick Jordan and John William Templeton. Its purpose is to drive growth beyond traditional customers, and push the participation of community leaders, local politicians and venture capitalists. Black business owners account for only 10% of U.S. business and around 30% of all minority-owned businesses. Take a moment this month (and beyond) to learn more about what sets them apart. They (and you) will be glad you did. #blackownedbusinesses #shoplocal #hyperlocal

The Cannon Community is 🚀 Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurship 🌟 What to Expect: Witness the magic as participants pitch their one-of-a-kind lemonade stand business ideas, vying for the coveted 1st Place in Lemonade Day Houston's Best of the Zest Contest. A panel of expert judges, soon to be announced, will provide valuable feedback, fostering growth and learning. Why is this important? Entrepreneurship plays in shaping the future of our communities, especially among the youth. 💡 Entrepreneurial Mindset: Exposure to a thriving ecosystem is the catalyst for cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset among the youth. It's more than just a career path; it's a way of thinking. The ability to think creatively, embrace risk, and take initiative becomes second nature. 🚀 Innovation and Problem-Solving: Thriving ecosystems encourage youth to think beyond conventional boundaries. They become problem-solvers, and innovators who look at challenges not as roadblocks but as opportunities to create meaningful change. 🌐 Cultural Change: As our youth embraces the entrepreneurial culture, a significant cultural shift unfolds. Attitudes toward risk-taking, innovation, and entrepreneurship undergo transformation, not only impacting the business landscape but society at large. It's a ripple effect that creates a more dynamic and forward-thinking community. Let's continue to support and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit among our youth. #LemonadeDayHouston #YoungEntrepreneurs #BestOfTheZest #EntrepreneurialJourney #EntrepreneurshipJourney #StartUpSuccess #InnovationNation #BusinessMindset #VentureForward #FounderLife #RiskTaker #EntrepreneurialSpirit #BoldIdeas #StartupCulture #SuccessMindset #DreamBigWorkHard #InspireTheFuture #BusinessInnovation #EntrepreneurialLife #CreativeThinking #LegacyBuilder #GameChanger #SmallBusinessHustle #DreamBelieveAchieve #SucceedTogether #BusinessAdventure

Guava exists to help Black entrepreneurs, solo-preneurs, side hustlers, and small business owners take their business to the next level — no matter where they’re starting from. As we know, Black entrepreneurs often have to go at it alone, with very little support or guidance. And frankly, we’re tired of the lack of support Black entrepreneurs get. So, we’re happy to announce a new approach to Guava. Now, you don’t need to have a Guava banking account with us to join our community of Black entrepreneurs, resources, and events. We’re opening it up for all. Starting now. To kick off our new Guava Community platform membership, called Huddle by Guava, we’ve teamed up with Kristian Edwards, DrPH, CEO and Founder of BLK + GRN, for a webinar to give you her secrets to how she built a thriving online business. 👇🏿 Sign up using the link in the comments, and we’ll send you the info on how to set up your FREE Huddle Membership to join the webinar. We’ll see y’all there!

Low revenues amongst Black and Brown entrepreneurs remains prevalent to date. According to The Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity's 2024 report on the state of Black Businesses, there is still a lot of work to be done to close the racial revenue gap amongst entrepreneurs, as illustrated in the graphic below. ESO Ventures is here to change that, working with our business owners to construct a strategic gameplan to increase revenue and expand their customer base. Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q02w_0k-0

Impact stories of the Black ecosystem, Issue 6 of our Black Entrepreneur’s Journal, is now live! The Black entrepreneurial landscape continues to thrive as Africa Centre and our ecosystem partners support empowering African descent entrepreneurs towards economic and social growth. In this publication, gain valuable insights as you learn about the stories of our thriving entrepreneurs, the systems of support, and inspiring narratives. Follow the link below to read our latest edition! https://lnkd.in/eaTM2CWu

Really looking forward to be part of this event with a great panel! Gemma Monaghan Andrew Castell Richard Lochhead Brian williamson You can register for the event and submit your questions to the panel members here. #intellectualproperty #Lawrie #painfreeIP #Azets #ParEquity #scaleandsucceed #innovation #businessgrowth

There are some exciting opportunities awaiting, pre start up businesses and those post start up with Business in Focus.

Supporting Black entrepreneurs is an important part of creating an equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Although important gains have been made in the past few years, there are still significant barriers for entrepreneurs of color. Check out our equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem guide to learn more about how you can support Black entrepreneurs in your community: https://bit.ly/3rIGOLr

In this article, our Creative Chairman & Managing Partner, Ramanuj Shastry, reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and things he learnt along the way. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3QTvXeu

Latino business growth is an economic driver.