(LAUREL – January 8, 2024) – GiGi’s ice cream shop, located at 502 Main Street in Laurel, opened its doors to the public for the first time on January 5 and unlike many other ice cream shops, their selection includes hot food. The shop will be open from 7:30 AM- 5 PM in the winter and 7:30 AM- 8 PM in the summer. “We are more of a cafe/ dessert shop than just an ice shop,” said owner Karelin Ramirez in an exclusive interview. “We decided to incorporate more items after the name was established. Not only do we bake…

(BOWIE – January 8, 2024) – Bowie Town Center, a longtime staple for suburban shoppers in Prince George’s, is facing two more unfortunate business losses to begin 2024. Party HQ, a Black-owned entertainment space complete with a bar, bowling alley and gaming stations, announced they are closing. A post on the company’s website says that the company was never able to get past the hurdles imposed by the pandemic, and thanks all who patronized their business during their time of operation. The business first opened in October 2020 amid the pandemic. The site of Party HQ was previously the primary…

THE EMAGE CENTER E.M.A.G.E. Center is an acronym for Entrepreneurs Making And Growing Enterprises. It is a 10,000 square ft economic development center in the heart of West Baltimore on historic North Avenue. The headquarters for all of our programs and stores. The EMAGE Center is home to Citywide Youth Development, Frozen Desert Sorbet & Cafe, Bmore Clothing Manufacturing Center, Be Original Kidz, and Pamper Yourself Boutique.  Citywide Youth Development uses manufacturing and entrepreneurship to elevate a new economic framework for youth and young adults in Baltimore that builds upon traditional approaches and incorporates key strategies that result in…

Women Making a Difference for Maryland hosted by Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland Thursday, November 30, 2023  8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21244 This event will feature inspirational conversations and connections with women leaders and professionals in manufacturing; a special salute to our future workforce – young women in career & technology education programs in Baltimore City and Baltimore and Anne Arundel County schools; and an honorary tribute to three female legislative leaders positively impacting Maryland manufacturing. This event is hosted by Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP), Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland…

(BALTIMORE – November 15, 2023) – TEDCO, Maryland’s technology-focused economic engine, organized a Black Female Founders Venture Capital Forum at Coppin State University. The event featured panels with Black female founders and leaders from the venture capital sector, discussing insights into navigating the industry. With a focus on collaboration and supporting women-owned startups, especially those led by Black women, TEDCO aimed to provide knowledge and resources to address challenges such as access to capital and promote the success of Black female founders in the entrepreneurial landscape. SEE PICS WHY: TEDCO strives to achieve its mission daily, and one of its core…

Saturday, November 25, 2023 The Baltimore Convention CenterRegister Your Business Today! The BOSB Expo brings together more than 1000 attendees to showcase and support Black businesses and promote networking to help create new opportunities. The Black Owned Small Business Expo is an opportunity to raise awareness for the growing number of minority business owners in our local communities. We provide business resources that empower Black-owned businesses,  help them to expand their reach, and continue to grow. This Semi-Annual event has grown not only to include local small business vendors but also resources for small businesses, funding sources, and more recently,…

(BALTIMORE – November 9, 2023) – When you bring together Dr. Tyrone Taborn and his brilliant wife, Jean Hamilton, in the same room as “Fearless” CEO Delali Dzirasa, and add City’s MBE Chief Chris Lundy, along with local media and tech moguls like Rondy Griffin, LaKisha Greenwade, and CTEC’s Michael Smith, brace yourself for an extraordinary experience. Luna Del Sea on Pratt Street set the stage for this spectacle as Dr. Taborn hosted the inaugural event heralding the return of BEYA38 to Baltimore in February 2024. A stone’s throw away, the Inner Harbor was abuzz with talk about P. David Bramble,…

The Building Black Wealth NOW newsletter will appear periodically before each stop on NAREB’s historic nationwide Building Black Wealth tour. Over the next 24 months, NAREB, with its partners, the National Bar Association and the African American Mayors Association, will hold events in Black communities to provide critical information to Black consumers about how to accumulate wealth. Buy homes. Invest in properties. Properly handle property after the passing of loved ones. These are just a few of the subject areas to be discussed during these festive events that include activities for youths. Improving Black wealth is essential for overcoming the…

(BALTIMORE – November 1, 2023) – Constellation was selected to develop a Preliminary Assessment under an existing Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPCs) Projects IDIQ contract vehicle for the General Service Administration. To maximize the utilization of diverse and small businesses on these projects Constellation is inviting all interested diverse and small suppliers/vendors/contractors to attend this information session to learn more about the ESPCs’ Projects, business diversity, and the RFX (solicitation) processes. These sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet and network with Constellation representatives, a venue for networking, and to learn “how to do…

WHO: We are honored to announce LaToya Shambo, the visionary founder of BLACK GIRL DIGITAL, INC., as the driving force behind this event. Under her leadership, BLACK GIRL DIGITAL has played a pivotal role in ensuring Black and Brown creators receive fair and equitable brand partnerships. With over 300 brand deals brokered for influencers and millions of social media impressions, BLACK GIRL DIGITAL has truly made a mark in the influencer marketing landscape. WHAT: 2nd Annual Black Girl Digital Awards, an event dedicated to celebrating the significant influence of Melanin creators in the digital landscape. This prestigious occasion will be a testament…