By Dianne Anderson Black businesses packed the house last week, turning out to celebrate Black Business Month with some legendary barbecue, but also seeking pointers from Attorney General Rob Bonta on how the state of California is working toward their economic empowerment. Janice Chafin, immediate past president of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, ...

Black Business Roadmap: By Mikal Quarles and Byna Elliott, JPMorgan Chase Entrepreneurship is booming in Black neighborhoods across the country. 2021 saw the highest number of Black businesses created in more than two decades and accounted for 25 percent of all businesses founded nationwide. Owning a business is one of the fastest avenues to creating ...

Tips for fueling business growth through planning and mentorship Black businesses are an essential part of the economy. As one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. economy, Black businesses contribute an estimated $200 billion to the national economy annually. Research shows that entire communities benefit when Black businesses succeed. They create jobs, close the ...