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In the U.S., Black-owned businesses don't have equal access to financial capital compared to white-owned businesses. According to the Minority Business Development Agency, causes of this disparity include racial discrimination and unfair lending practices. That's why the grants are especially helpful to Black business owners. 9 Grants for Black Business Owners Local Business Fund PowerShift Entrepreneur Grant Wish Community Empowerment Program NBMBAA Scale-Up Pitch Challenge (University Edition) SUPPORT A BAR Galaxy Micro Grant Kinetic Business Black Business Support Fund Comcast RISE Innovation Oakland Black Business Fund Applying for a small business grant is a rigorous process that involves collecting tax…
In the article What is Halal Investment? The Pros and Cons of Halal Investments Why halal investing is not easy Is Halal investing a risky business? Explore Halal Investment Opportunities in Canada Is Halal investing just for Muslims? What is Halal Investment? Halal simply means “permitted,” so halal investing means “permitted investment.” Some devout Muslims prefer to invest in ways that do not violate their ethical or religious values as outlined in Sharia law. Halal investment ethics include: No interest received: You can't earn interest on fixed income investments, nor can you invest in businesses whose main profit is interest,…
Buffalo State University students were featured on WGRZ-TV 4 on May 24 for their participation in the 2024 New York State Business Plan Competition, held in April. Thanks to a two-year, $57,000 grant from Bank of America, the student entrepreneurs had the opportunity to participate in the annual Shark Tank-like competition, in which students pitch their innovative business ideas to a panel of judges and compete for cash prizes. WGRZ's segment, “Three Buffalo State College students compete in New York business plan competition,” interviewed Jada Ivey, a sophomore fashion merchandising major and owner of sustainable clothing brand XII XXI. Of…
Dropshipping is a profitable business model for new entrepreneurs. While starting a dropshipping business isn’t totally free, costs are minimal, processes are simple, and the risks are low—since you don’t need to stock products or handle order fulfillment. Finding a dropshipping business idea is as simple as choosing a product to sell. But with so many products to dropship, how do you know which one’s right for you? How to find a dropshipping idea TikTok TikTok is a major shopping channel, especially for millennial and Gen Z consumers, who often start their product searches on the app. Discover your next…
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) — A new startup that aims to connect local governments with residents more efficiently has won the Binghamton Business Plan Competition. Civic Alert Systems is this year's winner. The company allows local governments and cities to keep residents informed directly through text message, and in the event of an emergency like a weather event or burst water pipe, messages can be sent immediately to notify residents in real time or scheduled for a later time. Co-owner Ryan Crist says the company will officially incorporate in January and hopes to have the PILOT program up and running by…
DOVER — The Hive on Loockerman is starting to bustle as it prepares to officially open its business center and meeting space this week. Chevonne Boyd, owner of the store at 28 W. Loockerman St., has been waiting for this moment for some time. “Oh, it’s been a really long time coming,” she said, “and we’re really looking forward to welcoming the community to The Hive and showcasing our products and services and how we can best support small businesses and nonprofits looking to start up in Dover.” Open houses are scheduled for Wednesday, June 5th from noon to 3pm…
The lights go out again, but this time they don't come back on. You cast Lumos to light up your surroundings. You turn around and see a group of three mannequins at the end of the hallway. However, they quickly disappear as the lights above them flicker on and off. If you keep going north down the hallway you'll reach a dead end. If you turn south you'll also reach a dead end. If you keep turning, looking for an exit, the walls will seem to close in and you'll be trapped. The only way out is to cast the…
What will be the aftermath of ExxonMobil's director nominees facing possible removal by shareholder vote after some institutional investors expressed dissatisfaction with the company's decision to sue two small shareholders who submitted a climate change resolution with which it disagreed? Will suing shareholders resolve the dispute? How company boards handle shareholder resolutions has been a topic of discussion at boardroom meetings since ExxonMobil sued Arjuna Capital and Follow This in January for pushing a shareholder resolution calling for accelerating emissions targets aimed at curbing climate change. ExxonMobil's decision to take its disagreements over shareholder-filed resolutions to court could undermine the…
Richard McBride, CFO of supply chain management consultancy Efficio, has worked in finance across a variety of sectors, including staffing, testing and inspection, pharmaceuticals and media. While these industries have different inputs and outputs, the demand for financial control and accuracy – and the need for trust that comes through reliable financial data – remains the same. McBride spoke with our own Katie Kuehner Hebert about why finance leaders need a high level of versatility and how trust in financial data can drive its use in strategic decision-making across the organization. What sparked your interest in corporate finance and what…