Business

The giants who built Minority Business Enterprise didn’t act like this. Not one of them. (ANNAPOLIS – March 8, 2026) – I was there.  At the very first MBE Night in Annapolis. Helped promote it, in fact.  I know what it was built on. I know who was in the room. I know the spirit that animated it — a spirit that came directly from the giants who spent their lives fighting to open the doors of economic opportunity for Black and minority business owners in Maryland and across this country. Which is why what I am watching unfold right now…

Saturday, 9/30: Generational Wealth Diversity Summit 2023 @ Reginald F. Lewis Museum (Power Couples)

Generational Wealth Diversity Summit  Saturday, September 30, 2023 Reginald F. Lewis Museum  830 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Event Time: 10am-2pm.       The Wealth Diversity Summit (WDS) event this year will consist of power couple business owners discussing their journey in building multiple generational wealth streams of income along with a family work-life balance. The objective is to increase more minorities in the acquisition of businesses (franchise), buildings (real estate), and venture capitalists (capital). Also, rebuilding strong black families and reducing poverty within our communities.  Prominent Baltimore Philanthropists, Eddie C. & C. Sylvia Brown. Founder & CEO, Brown Capital Management, Second-Oldest US African…

Elevate and Engage MBE Networking at Bowie State Puts Gov. Moore’s Mandate Front and Center

(BOWIE – September 18, 2023) – When Gov. Wes Moore first took office earlier this year, he made Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) a priority of his administration. He said his procurement officers of the various agencies had 60 days to return with a plan to increase their utilization of MBEs. The state goal is 29%. Former Gov. Robert Ehrlich and former Gov. Martin O’Malley both made MBE a priority of their administrations. Gov. Moore is not only following suit, but he appears to be doubling down. It is one thing for the Board of Public Works to question and even…

BLACK BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT, Sept. 21-23, Howard U.

By Kamal Hubbard (BAY AREA – September 8, 2023) – I’m happy to announce my collaboration with the DFINITY and the #internetcomputerprotocol! As part of this cooperative effort with #icphub North America, I will be covering this intriguing Layer 1 #blockchain and heading to the BlackBlockchainSummit to meet and collaborate with other projects, founders, and enthusiasts. I’m very excited to share infinitely inspirational content in the days and weeks ahead! #crypto The summit will bring together Blockchain Enthusiasts, Entrepreneurs, and Thinkers to discuss a myriad of key challenges facing Black communities around the World. The objective of the summit is to find innovative and lasting solutions that…

Next Phaze Cafe: Make Group Dining Special!

Planning a get-together or an event? Let us enhance your celebration with our order by the pan dishes that are perfect for groups and events. Cooked to perfection, our Southern cuisine meals promise to add a flavorful touch to your occasion. VIEW OUR MENU AND ORDER NOW! Share your experience! Let your fellow diners and future guests know what you loved. We appreciate the feedback! Share review now You can click any dish on our menu to share your thoughts or set a reminder to try it later. Next Phaze Cafe 112 E Lexington St Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 449-3232

Celebrate 75 Years of Black-Owned Radio at the USBC/NABOB Conference & First Look at New Podcast Series!

Tickets Available Now! 47th Annual Fall Broadcast & Media Management Conference and 23rd Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), a division of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), will host the 47th Annual Fall Broadcast & Media Management Conference and 23rd Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum on October 4 -6, 2023 at the Washington Marriott Georgetown Hotel. The NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Conference is the only media conference 100 percent dedicated to the growth of Black-owned media! Conference programming features knowledge-based sessions and workshops for broadcast radio, broadcast television, digital publishing, and media sales professionals.…

THIS WEEK @ NEXT PHAZE :: Celebrate Meeka’s 40th!

This will be a very special week for us at Next Phaze because on Wednesday, August 23, we will be celebrating our very own @only1meeka’s 40th bday! Come out and show her some love! 5p – 11p! We will be doing complimentary cheers to 40; champagne toast at 8 pm! LIVE DJ starts at 6 pm! — at Next Phaze. 

Black Wall St. BALTIMORE to Recognize Chris Lundy, Maurice Good, & others!

(BALTIMORE – August 11, 2023) – Yes! August is known as National Black Business Month. Supporting Black business is a staple here at BMORENews.com throughout the year. With this in mind, this Baltimore-based news website will once again feature a Black Wall Street BALTIMORE ceremony featuring the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards on Wed., August 23, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm at Terra Cafe Bmore. It is located at 101 E. 25th Street. RSVP to Blackwallstreetbmore.eventbrite.com. Honorees include Christopher R. Lundy, Esq., the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development, and Maurice…

Old Goucher Leader Kelly Cross Hosts Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis

(BALTIMORE – August 7, 2023) – Kelly Cross is a visionary. He insists on helping make Baltimore more appealing to outsiders. This is not new for him. Recently, Cross invited Stephon Marbury, the former professional basketball player and current head coach in the Chinese Basketball Association, to Baltimore to show off Charm City. Also invited was Steve Francis, the former professional basketball player who was selected with the second overall pick of the 1999 NBA draft and was named co-NBA Rookie of the Year in his first season. He was a three-time NBA All-Star while playing for the Houston Rockets. The…