The Minority Business Advocate

08/20/2023

SSCC Workforce Development will offer a four-week School Bus Driver Training program from August 21 - September 15, 2023. The course will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Visit https://ow.ly/wMe550PvWEH to view enrollment requirements. For more information, contact Rachel Waldrop at 205.391.2386 or [email protected].

07/23/2023

We are thrilled to announce that we have decided to shake things up and introduce new time slots.

From now until December, Coffee and Conversation will still be held on the 4th Thursday of every month, just at various times.

Our aim is to accommodate the busy lives of our entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, ensuring that everyone can participate and receive the support they need no matter their diverse schedules.

So, tell a friend to meet you there to connect with our team and learn how can support you in your small business journey.

We still see you at !

07/12/2023

06/06/2023

The SoGal Foundation has joined forces with high-profile organizations such as Winky Lux, bluemercury, twelveNYC, Twilio, the Walmart Foundation's Center for Racial Equity, and other backers to present financial assistance to Black female-identifying and gender-nonbinary entrepreneurs. Through this cooperative effort, $10,000 and $5,000 cash grants are available to those who qualify.

To qualify, you should:

– self-identify as a Black woman or Black nonbinary entrepreneur (inclusive of multiracial Black women and multiracial Black nonbinary folks)

– have a legally registered business

– plan to seek investor financing in order to scale, now or in the future

– have a scalable, high-impact solution or idea with the ambition to be the next billion dollar business.

Rolling applications for Black women and Black nonbinary founders across the globe. Grantees receive $10-$5K cash grants and mentorship.

06/06/2023

06/05/2023

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has issued its 2023 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Award Call for Nominations.

The 2023 National MED Week Awards honor fifteen remarkable organizations, businesses, and individuals who have elevated their work to support minority business enterprises. Those recognized will be those that have shown excellence and success in areas such as innovation, customer service, community involvement, and business growth.

Nominations are now open to celebrate those who have made a significant difference in the arena of minority enterprise development.

Submit nominations by June 15 here https://bit.ly/42ikDLC

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06/05/2023

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05/29/2023

https://asbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/9599

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08/02/2021

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