Category: Business & Finance

SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma today Announced $15 million in grants to support small business development programs throughout California. The grants were made through the California Investment & Innovation Program (Cal IIP) run by the California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA), which Ma chairs as state treasurer. “Small businesses power the California economy,” said…

San Bernardino, CA — Sapphire Marketing Inc recently held its highly anticipated Pre-launch lunch and information event for the upcoming Sistah Soul Fest slated for Summer 2025. The Pre-launch event, held at the Rezek Center on the campus of St. Bernardine Medical Center in partnership with JPMorgan Chase and media partner the Precinct Reporter Group,…

Jay King, president of CEO if the California Black Chamber of Commerce Edward Henderson | California Black Media Grammy Award winning singer and record label executive, Jay King, was elected CEO/President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) in June of 2019. The CBCC is the largest African American non-profit business organization, representing thousands…

The Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act follows the sudden failure of Silicon Valley Bank and two other regional banks last year, where startups and other small businesses were worried they wouldn’t be able to pay their employees the following week. Regulators used emergency tools that eventually protected these depositors, but many other businesses…

San Bernardino, CA – December 3, 2024 – The entrepreneurial spirit meets holiday giving as the Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center hosts its heartwarming Year-End Holiday Celebration on December 17th from 12 pm to 2 pm. This festive gathering isn’t just about celebrating success – it’s about creating smiles for local children…

Washington, D.C. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) officially signed the $3 billion grant agreement awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for Brightline West. In December 2023, President Biden announced the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant at a ceremony in Las Vegas and in April, U.S. Transportation…

Nationwide — Ardean Miller, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind Mah Melanin, is breaking barriers as the founder of the first Black-owned gift-wrapping brand to partner with Hallmark and Lowe’s across the nation. With a commitment to cultural representation, she founded Mah Melanin to fill a void in the market for products that celebrate the beauty and…

McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media Diablo Valley College student Ivan Hernandez realized his family didn’t have enough money to support his dream to go to college. However, he has been able to successfully apply for financial aid and is currently enrolled in community college. “I have been very lucky that financial aid has been…

By Peter Schurmann How does making $18 per hour sound working from the comfort of your own home? For those looking for flexible work hours, a stay-at-home parent, for example, it’s a tempting offer. But in a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by promises of…

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Government Accountability Office, known as the investigative arm of Congress, is an independent, nonpartisan agency that examines the use of public funds; evaluates federal programs and policies; and provides analyses, recommendations, and other assistance to help Congress make informed oversight, policy, and funding decisions.(Photo courtesy…

In line with their purpose to help people live better, Walmart and Sam’s Club are bringing together business and philanthropic resources to help communities thrive, even in challenging times. BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 27, 2024 — Building on Walmart’s long history supporting communities when natural disasters hit, today the company is sharing the next steps in…

SAN BERNARDINO, CA–The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is excited to announce a jersey retirement ceremony in honor of Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders running back who graduated from San Bernardino High School (SBHS) in 2016. WHAT: Jersey Retirement Ceremony for SBCUSD alumnus and Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison WHO: San…

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Despite the state’s looming budget deficit, Toks Omishakin, California Secretary of Transportation, shared some upbeat news during the first-ever Small Business Symposium held virtually on June 5. Omishakin said the “sun is shining on us” referring to small business owners and the commitment of the state and federal…

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By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Despite Black people comprising nearly 14 percent of the U.S. population, they own just about 3 percent of the country’s businesses. In comparison, White entrepreneurs own 85 percent of companies– even though their share of the population is about 60 percent.  Nevertheless, according to a Pew Research Center analysis,…

Nationwide — 37-year-old Ron Lewis, Jr. was once a two-time high school freshman with a 1.3 grade point average, but now he holds three college degrees. In June 2024, he will be awarded his Doctorate in Business Administration degree from the International University of Leadership during their official Spring Commencement Ceremony in Morocco, Africa. The…