Time Thursday, March 7 6:30 – 8:30pm EST Location His & Hers 2214 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington, DC 20018 Map About this event Come join the Friends of Salim Adofo for an HBCU Alumni Networking Reception. During this event, we will celebrate our HBCU Alumni who are contributing to the development of our communities through their leadership and commitment. Come connect with the Friends of Salim Adofo! There will be an opportunity not only to learn more about Salim Adofo and his platform, but also to network with these Black professionals and community leaders in the DMV. Attendees are…

(CHICAGO – February 16, 2024) – The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs and event-based networking, has announced awarding $50,000 each in grants and scholarships in partnership with Sage ($250,000 in total) to the Divine Nine sororities—including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated—the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated, and the Chicago Urban League. Led by CEO Dr. Cameka Smith, this investment is a part of The BOSS Network’s yearlong celebration highlighting its 15th anniversary milestone year. Four women from each organization…

By Ken Ward (BALTIMORE – February 16, 2024) – Imagine this: The gavel falls, silencing your life’s chapter, but the story of your legacy continues. Are you confident it unfolds as intended, shielded from the “vultures” circling probate court? Business owners, attorneys, dentists, and medical professionals like you dedicate years to building something valuable. Don’t let unforeseen financial burdens unravel it after you’re gone. The reality is, that even the most meticulously crafted estate plan can face cash flow challenges at death. Unpaid debts, unexpected taxes, and legal fees can quickly deplete assets, forcing your loved ones to make difficult choices…

(BALTIMORE – February 1, 2024) – What better way to kick-off Black History Month than to be at Baltimore’s newest Black-owned fine dining restaurant in downtown Baltimore. For the uninitiated, Prim & Proper is here! Clark Hospitality, part owner of Papi’s Cuisine, and The Outkrowd group owners of Blk Swan have joined forces to create an elevated and exquisite dining destination where sophistication meets culinary mastery, Prim & Proper. This historic, first collaboration between the two restaurant powerhouses is nestled in the heart of downtown Baltimore City. Prim and Proper invites you to indulge in the artistry of French/American-inspired cuisine, crafted…

(BALTIMORE – January 31, 2024) – Clark Hospitality, part owner of Papi’s Cuisine, and The Outkrowd group owners of Blk Swan have joined forces to create an elevated and exquisite dining destination where sophistication meets culinary mastery, Prim & Proper. This historic, first collaboration between the two restaurant powerhouses is nestled in the heart of downtown Baltimore City. Prim and Proper invites you to indulge in the artistry of French/American-inspired cuisine, crafted to tantalize your taste buds by Executive Chef Calvin Riley. Accompanying this artful gourmet is a wine list meticulously crafted by co-owner and Sommelier Janelle Clark that features…

New! The Milton Inn Irish Coffee Our traditional rich, black Ceremony coffee is served with Jameson Irish Whiskey, a touch of raw sugar, and freshly whipped cream. Guests have the option of adding our very own housemade Irish Cream to their order: made with fresh local heavy cream, vanilla, espresso, and Irish Whiskey. 

“If there ain’t no beauty, then you gotta create some beauty.” – Earth, Wind & Fire (BALTIMORE – January 14, 2024) – Despite all of the bad news that comes across local television airways daily… despite the carjackings, the undereducation, the underemployment, and the number of people in Baltimore who live beneath the poverty line, our city still has a lot of beautiful things going on! I say this because we locals can become weary if we let the news broadcasts dictate our mental flow. I mean, my God – all you hear of is bad stuff on top of…

Welcome to the Bi-County Business Roundtable, a newsletter that provides information and news for our business community. The Bi-County Business Roundtable is an organization representing businesses throughout the state of Maryland. We are one of the largest roundtables in the state and surrounding Washington Metropolitan region. We have earned our well-deserved reputation as the “Voice of the voiceless and the go-to for small business.” It is our aggressive pursuit of a healthy economic climate for business and an improved quality of life for residents. At the core of our mission is the goal of advancing the interests of small businesses…

This week at Next Phaze Soulful Fridays ft. Michael McHenry Jan. 12th at 8 P.M. Free Admission #LIVEMUSIC EVERY FRIDAY is Soulful Friday