Diverse Representation, an organization dedicated to increasing the hiring and exposure of Black agents, attorneys, managers, publicists and financial advisors who work in the sports and entertainment industries, hosted its inaugural Diverse Representation Week on August 7-11, in Los Angeles, California.
As many business owners soon recognize, however, the launch is just the beginning of their entrepreneurship journey. Once you’re open for business, it’s time to start thinking about how to grow and scale your company for longer-term success.
Sean “Diddy” Combs wants to strengthen the Black dollar: The music mogul is spearheading a new online marketplace called Empower Global that will specifically feature Black-owned businesses.
California business leaders overwhelmingly support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $180 billion infrastructure proposal that would equip the state to build vital projects faster, while creating an estimated 400,000 construction-related jobs.
The Angel City Football Club (ACFC) recently partnered with PNC Bank to host a panel titled “Insights from and for LA Leaders: Accelerating Women’ Financial Equality.” The panel featured ACFC forward Jasmyne Spencer, who also created the lifestyle brand Jas It Up.
During its inaugural celebration of National Small Business Week, the newly created L.A. County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) hosted a weeklong series of free local events, community engagement sessions, and panel discussions to empower and celebrate the contributions of small businesses countywide, including the first-ever LA Region Small Business Summit presented in partnership with the City of LA.
Mitchella Gilbert, a product of the UCLA Anderson School of Management, created the athletic apparel line Oya that is centered around women’s health.
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson and Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian are among the honorees at the 29th Economic Awards Dinner sponsored by the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 30, at JW Marriott LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.
The Black Business Association (BBA) will present its 2023 Salute to Black Women Business Conference, Vendor Faire and Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 25, at the Hyatt Regency LAX.
Black Panther and Roots Naturelle USA, is one of the largest Black-owned manufacturing companies in the beauty industry. They produce for their private labels in addition to many other mainstream companies–the manufacturing company is based in Los Angeles, California.
Relief is available for homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to financial hardships caused by the Pandemic. The California Mortgage Relief Program is providing a lifeline for qualifying California property owners, especially in underserved communities. Proponents of the program regard it as a safeguard to protecting generational wealth and assets. “If you are deemed eligible and approved, we send the payment directly to your servicer or the county in which the home resides for the property tax payment, and then they’re caught up,” said CalHFA Homeowner Relief Corporation President Rebecca Franklin, who was appointed
The 2022 L.A. Sports Innovation Conference touched on several topics including community outreach, business opportunities, and NIL deals.
Marquis Forge, Founder and CEO, MRaine Industries, LLC is the man behind Eleven86, an artesian water company. The core of this firm is to be in a position to give hope to their community while providing a source of clean water.
California has announced a new policy that will phase out the sale of gas-operated vehicles in 2035, thirteen years from now. But that ambitious effort to protect the environment leaves some unanswered questions.
The Wellness Group presents their 21th Annual Healthy Lifestyle Forum, “Conversation with Change A Maker,” on Saturday, July 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., via Zoom.