The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a renewal of its two-year partnership agreement with the Minority Business RoundTable (MBRT) to continue joint outreach efforts to minority entrepreneurs. “Far too often, minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs encounter hurdles to getting capital, contracts and other assistance to help them succeed in the marketplace,” said SBA Administrator Karen [...]
From the Indianapolis Recorder: State to Help Minority and Women-owned Businesses at 2010 MWBEResource Fair & Workshop Series. INDIANAPOLIS (January 22, 2009) – To promote minority business enterprises (MBE) and women’s business enterprises (WBE), the Indiana Department of Administration’s Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Division will host its 2010 MWBE Resource Fair & Workshop Series [...]
Multi-platinum artist Beyoncé Knowles-Carter continues to leverage the work she’s put into creating her star power. The singer is lending her famous visage to Vizio, Inc., America’s number one supplier of flat screen LCD HDTVs for a three-year deal. Celebrity-branded tech is becoming big business. Monster is having a successful run with its BeatsbyDr.Dre headphone [...]
For every video sensation that burns its way through YouTube, there are unsung millions consigned to that great archive in the sky. Any entrepreneur with a hot concept and a borrowed camcorder can drive countless potential customers to their site–but it will take some solid planning to go viral. Black Enterprise explains how to get [...]
As the rescue effort in earthquake-stricken Haiti transitions to rebuilding and recovering, questions are beginning to arise on who will contribute to the rebuilding effort. The situation in Haiti is tragic, but in this age of Disaster Capitalism, there are interests standing by to reap profit from the devastation. According to author Naomi Klein, policies [...]
As most successful entrepreneurs know, a quick infusion of cash can be crucial to keeping the doors open when business lags. The perfect opportunity for people who need some extra income without losing their mobility to a nine to five tomb is available with the 2010 US Census. Whether answering census questions at a call [...]
Opportunities continue to increase for Black students pursuing math and science related careers. In Phoenix, Arizona the Goodrich Foundation has awarded the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation a $25,000 grant. The award will fund a new course at South Mountain Community College (SMCC) designed to encourage women and minority students to study science, math, technology and [...]
Harris Publications has announced the launch of Juicy, a celebrity gossip magazine marketed towards the 18-34 demographic. The move is surprising considering that most media consumers are trending away from print sources as online content becomes more accessible. According to Media Daily News, Juicy will begin with a circulation of 150,000 and a newsstand cover [...]
The annual Tech Connection event will take place in Houston this Thursday evening, co-hosted by the Houston Technology Center (HTC) and Greater Houston Partnership (GHP). The event brings together ten local organizations that offer access to the resources necessary for building a successful technology company. Tech Connection provides an opportunity to learn about their future [...]
Image by Getty Images via Daylife The secret is out, Apple came through and satisfied rumors and loyal fans who have been anxiously awaiting the much debated announcement of the Apple tablet computer now known as the iPad. Continuing the design trend of black glass and aluminum trim, the iPad has been criticized and praised [...]
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