Small business
Source: WXXI News Published: March 25, 2026 Kenisha June spent nearly four years navigating New York State requirements before opening Visions School of Beauty in the Ridge Clinton Plaza, making it the first Black-owned cosmetology school in Upstate New York. Since opening in January 2024, June has graduated 27 students and is expanding enrollment. Her […]
Source: BET News Published: March 18, 2026 A new report covered by BET and the Wall Street Journal shows Black women are launching small businesses at a faster rate than any other demographic in the United States. New data from Wells Fargo and research firm Ventureneer found Black women-owned businesses grew by approximately 13 percent […]
BET reports on financial and operational pressures faced by several high-profile Black women-led brands after periods of rapid attention and growth. The article describes recent business changes, including restructuring decisions, pauses in operations, or legal and financial filings affecting certain companies. It explains that visibility and demand spikes can be followed by challenges tied to […]
ROC BBQ Supply has opened in Henrietta, NY, offering a vast range of BBQ gear including seasonings, sauces, grills, and locally sourced meats. Founder George Lumb, a former digital marketer and artist, created the shop to foster community and passion for BBQ. The business also hosts a BBQ support group and plans to expand its […]
New York State announced the American Rescue Plan Act, which awarded $501.5 million in federal funds through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). The initiative is managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury and provides funds to support programs for small businesses, with emphasis on those still struggling from the economic impact of the […]
There is some good news for small business owners if your business suffered a loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. New York’s Pandemic Small Business Recovery Program is officially open. The program is now accepting applications and there is $800 million available in funding. In order to be eligible for the program your business has to […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday there is $3.5 billion in assistance for renters and small businesses available for New Yorkers. But only if you are experiencing financial hardships from the COVID-19 Pandemic. If you rent and you have notices from your landlord of nonpayment due to the pandemic click here for information. You can also […]
California is postponing its reopening plans due to a spike in statewide coronavirus cases. Currently, California has over 1 million cases and a 4.2% infection rate – joining Texas with the highest pandemic rates in the country. San Diego county is being forced back to the most severe of the color-coded levels and many small […]
One Black business is overjoyed watching after former first lady Michelle Obama wear her custom jewelry piece on national TV.
If the federal government denied you a business loan, New York State could say YES! Starting today at noon, you can fill out a pre-application for the “New York Forward Loan Fund” on-line. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement last week. Small businesses could get up to $100,000 of the $4 million dollars that is […]
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