Meet Louie T. McClain Cool Genes® Description Cool Genes® is a cartoon show produced by Rashad, Barnette, & Grace Media Group. The main characters of the animation are: Booker T. (Booker T. Washington), Ida B. (Ida B. Wells), Michael (Michael Collins of Ireland), and Maria (Maria Orosa of The Philippines). What makes Cool Genes® Special? […]
Meet Michellene Barrett As a high school senior, Michellene Barrett published her first juvenile fiction book Englisha and David’s Adventurous Vacation. The story of Englisha and David is about two teens who embark on a journey of independence and self-discovery where they learn the value of love, forgiveness and living life to the fullest. In […]
Meet Antwoinette Ayers-Walker Antwoinette is a proud product of East St. Louis,Illinois. Antwoinette attended East St. Louis Sr. High School class of 2005 later to become a successful entrepreneur. Antwoinette has worked in the field of Cosmetologist for 10 years.Sheis the Owner and Operator of Dam-A-Edge Goods which is a vintage online reslae shop. She […]
Meet Kristina Johnson! Founder of the-GRL.com – a newly launched digital lifestyle platform aimed at empowering millennial women and GRLs of color through expository writing, photography, videography and features her portfolio of creative projects and travels. Kristina was born in Washington, D.C., raised in Flint and Okemos, Michigan, and now lives in Toledo, Ohio. After […]
The 2017 USBC School of Chambers (held at the Marriott Convention Center) included a two-day workshop series featuring the Millennial Entrepreneurs Redefined Program. With aspiring, young entrepreneurs attending our conference from the DMV region and beyond, we kicked-off the first workshop with a presentation by Wells Fargo on tips for the most effective business plan. The […]
Kimora Booker | Dallas, Texas Cohort Meet Kimora Booker, who was born and raised in Dallas TX. Booker attended school for two years for Business Administration, concentration in Human Resources. But soon widthdrew after finding her God-Ordained purpose. In April 2015 she had a vision for a movement that targets Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking and Domestic […]
Free Webinar: Preparing for Your Small Business Loan Hosted By: Amanda Gant Date / Time: 7/20 @ 1:00 PM Description Join this webinar if you are seeking funding (or hope to one day seek funding) for your business. You’ll learn insights from Amanda Gant, Loan Officer and Underwriter at Latino Economic Development Center – the DMV’s most […]
Digital Marketing Can Be the Key to Quick Growth Hosted By: Darrell Evans Date / Time: 7/25 @ 1:00 PM Description According to the SBA, a marketing strategy identifies customer groups that a business can better serve as compared to its target competitors. Often, this strategy is seen as the key to business success. Today, there are […]
USBC Entrepreneur Training Date / Time: 7/27 @ 1:00 PM Hosted By: Alisa S. Joseph and Mario Middleton Description Business failure is simply not an option for Black-owned businesses.The University of Phoenix© and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. have joined forces to provide an exclusive opportunity to small business owners. This unique 15-week course puts businesses on course […]
Pitch + Funding Opportunities Business competitions are a great way to get your name out. Here are some interesting options to consider: Venture Atlanta is an annual conference that creates opportunities for top tier investors to connect with and fund the region’s most promising technology companies. Companies selected to present at Venture Atlanta pitch their company […]
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