LET’S GET BACK TOGETHER! The pandemic changed the dynamics of businesses all around the world. Especially with Black business owners who continue to be disproportionally left out of funding, corporate, and business opportunities that will move our generations forward. That’s why we’ve joined forces with the National Association of Black Broadcasters (NABOB) to produce #ByBlackConference this Oct. 19-21st It’s a calling to every generation in media, corporate America, contractors, vendors, service providers, supplier diversity, HR officers and more that the narrative will change and we are here to help lead the way! If you are serious about BIG opportunities and doing BIG business…

MEGA Maryland – live and in person! Join us for inspiring and informative keynotes, State and Federal agency panels, networking, matchmaking, training, and MORE! We will round out the week with fun networking activities, webinars, client panels, education, and training. Program At-A-Glance October 12, 2022 | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM LIVE at Martin’s West (Keynote; Matchmaking; Exhibit Hall, Education, State, Local, Federal Agency Panels and Networking) Conference Span: October 10 – 14, 2022 (Education, Client Panel, Webinars; Networking Events, Golf Outing, and More!) Online registration closes at 12:00 PM Monday, October 10, 2022. Walk-ins will be accepted on-site the…

OCT. 27 ‼️ Our next Stay & Play in Eager Park networking happy hour event is just a few weeks away! We hope to see your smiling faces! Bring your business cards and some friends/colleagues! 🍁🍁🍁 The event will be held on Thursday, October 27th from 5pm-7pm at 16 on the Park, the rooftop restaurant at the Residence Inn (800 N. Wolfe Street). 🍁🍁🍁 Our October Stay & Play is powered by The Residence Inn by Marriott and EBDI in partnership with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Bloomberg Philanthropies, The Johns Hopkins University of Economic Development and Community Partnership, and BMoreNews.com!…

AACC 29th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony is less than three weeks away and we need your support. This year’s Annual Meeting will take place in person at the Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday, October 26th from 5:30PM-8:30PM.  Sponsorships, individual tickets, and advertisements can be purchased online via http://aachamber.com/annual-meeting-awards-ceremony/ For any questions or to confirmation sponsorships, please email fharris@aachamber.org. Sponsorship & Ad Opportunities Philadelphia 38th Annual MED Week: “Forging the Future: Growing Generational Wealth” Earlier this week the AACC participated in Philadelphia’s 38th Annual MED Week and had the honor of presenting the 2022 MEDWeek Business Impact Award to ALPT Logistics Management, owned and operated by the husband & wife team, Antoine & Regina Fain. The award was presented…

(BOSTON – October 6, 2022) – Last week, our President & CEO, Nicole Obi, was named among the Boston Business Journal’s Power 50: Movement Makers. This exclusive list recognizes members of the community who are making a positive impact across the Commonwealth. The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) is grateful for this extraordinary recognition and we look forward to continuing to advance the economic well-being of Black businesses, organizations, and residents through advocacy, business and leadership development, and strategic partnerships. Rewinding to our Mass Black Expo, we would like to again thank everyone who helped to make this year’s…

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Initial fund investments include Collide Capital, Elevate Future Fund, Share Ventures, and TechStars Rising Stars (SEATTLE – October 5, 2022) – Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced Amazon Catalytic Capital, a new initiative to invest $150 million in venture capital (VC) funds, accelerators, incubators, and venture studios that provide funding to entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds, primarily at the pre-seed/seed stage of venture capital funding. The company will invest in funds that focus on Black, Latino, Indigenous, women, and LGBTQIA+ founders. Amazon expects to support more than 10 funds and over 200 companies through the next year. “We’ve seen incredibly innovative ideas from underrepresented entrepreneurs—from companies offering…

(BALTIMORE – October 5, 2022) – Next Phaze Café, owned by Tony and Meeka Randall, was the place to be last night as 5 entrepreneurs from the DMV competed for a cash prize in the DM Firm’s Brunch Pitch. Our hostess was LaQuida Chancey of SmalltimoreHomes.org. Founded by the DM Firm’s Tasemere Gathers, the Brunch Pitch is designed to help strengthen entrepreneurs’ elevator spiel. The better one’s pitch, the more likely a business owner is to gain support including the capital. Gathers stated, “Last night was another successful Brunch Pitch competition.” Gathers, who has hosted competitions already in Brooklyn, NY,…

The Brunch Pitch is making its first stop outside of the NYC tri-state area to Baltimore. Baltimore is booming with Black entrepreneurs and founders. We want to support Black entrepreneurs in Baltimore by providing a platform for them to pitch their business for feedback from industry leaders, connect to resources, and develop new relationships. Admission to the competition is free of charge. You will be able to purchase food and beverages from the venue. Take a look at our judges: Sponsored by Bmorenews and BlackUSA.News Cohosted by LaQuida Chancey – Founder of Smalltimore Homes Marc Clarke – BMORELIFESTYLE SHOW on…

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT NEXT PHAZE CAFE Gerrell and Friends September 30 @ 8PM Buy Tickets Gift cards are available here Next Phaze’s Community Partners: BLACK MEN UNIFYING BLACK MEN are hosting Black Men Honor Awards November 5, 2022 10AM to 1PM Downtown Cultural Arts Center 401 North Howard Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Admission $40 Bmorenews.com Dr. Robert Gregory’s Book Guide for Business Startups and Existing Businesses Buy Here We are open 7 days a week Sunday through Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM , Friday & Saturday, 11AM to 11PM for Lunch or Dinner. Visit www.nextphazecafe.com to Order on line for Delivery or Pickup…