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Feb. 13, 2025 Updated Feb. 14, 2025, 9:05 a.m. CT Supporting Black-owned businesses is highlighted as a way to invest in Oklahoma communities during Black History Month. A variety of businesses are available throughout Oklahoma City. Business Diversity in Oklahoma City Black-owned businesses operate across numerous industries within Oklahoma City. These businesses offer opportunities to […]
The Trump administration has initiated actions to dismantle programs designed to address systemic racism and economic exclusion, impacting minority- and women-owned businesses. These moves threaten billions of dollars in funding and potentially tens of thousands of jobs. The administration’s policies are drawing criticism from advocates who argue they will disproportionately harm historically disadvantaged communities. Disadvantaged […]
Tallahassee has been recognized as a leading city for Black-owned businesses, ranking ninth nationally according to a recent report. The findings highlight a thriving entrepreneurial landscape within the city. National Ranking of Black-Owned Businesses A LendingTree report analyzed data to determine the percentage of Black-owned businesses in 100 metropolitan areas. Tallahassee secured the ninth position, […]
More than one-in-five Black adults in the United States say owning a business is essential to their personal definition of financial success, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. While Black-owned businesses have grown significantly in the U.S. in recent years, they still make up a small share of overall firms and revenue, according […]
Many entrepreneurs face financial challenges, often pursuing loans or credit lines to support their businesses. However, grant opportunities can provide a valuable alternative source of funding that doesn’t require repayment. Numerous grants are available to support startups, women-owned businesses, minority entrepreneurs, rural companies, and businesses expanding into new markets. The GrantWatch platform lists over 1,750 […]
Feb. 25, 2025, 5:03 a.m. ET A LendingTree study examined the prevalence of Black-owned businesses across U.S. metropolitan areas. The study’s findings indicate Fayetteville, North Carolina, currently holds the second position in this ranking. Black-Owned Business Statistics The LendingTree study, analyzing data through 2022, revealed that 3.3% of all U.S. businesses are Black-owned. This represents […]
Black-owned small businesses in the United States are experiencing significant growth, according to a recent study. This trend is being observed across the country, including in Palm Beach County, Florida, where several entrepreneurs shared their experiences. Small Business Growth and Economic Impact A study by the Association for Enterprise Opportunity found that there are now […]
Small business owners across the United States are grappling with the economic impact of tariffs implemented during the previous administration. A Supreme Court case currently under review could significantly alter the landscape for these businesses, with a decision expected on February 20. Impact on Small Businesses Numerous small business owners have reported negative consequences stemming […]
March 3, 2025, 5:13 a.m. ET Fayetteville, North Carolina, is recognized as a success story for Black-owned businesses, with a high percentage of such enterprises in the area. Despite progress in some areas, systemic barriers continue to hinder full economic equality for Black Americans. Fayetteville’s Business Success Fayetteville stands out as both a national and […]
After the COVID-19 pandemic’s initial shocks to business owners, entrepreneurship rebounded, with the number of new business applications booming since 2020. According to the Census Bureau, national business applications remained fairly stagnant from 2017 to 2019, but between April 2020 and July 2020, applications more than doubled, from 235,695 to 546,415. Applications remained high through […]