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Black Business Spotlight: Diva Rags
Diva Rags was established in 1999 and offers one-of-a-kind accessories, couture apparel, and more.
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PHOTOS: Black vendors shine at Aquatennial
One couldn’t help but notice the vibrant presence of African American vendors lining the entrance at this year’s Aquatennial Fireworks.
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Black Business Spotlight: Life Juices
‘That’s why I started this juice brand, because it’s a low barrier entry to health—a little lifestyle shift can have a big impact upon your overall health.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Roseline’s Candles
Local candle business seeks to brighten the community.
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Black Business Spotlight: Sammy’s Avenue Eatery
Perseverance was key in helping Sammy McDowell flourish as the owner of two Sammy’s Avenue Eatery locations.
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Help your kids get financially fit
You’re never too young to learn the value of managing your money.
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The state of Black entrepreneurship
A conversation with Tosh Ernest, head of Wealth, Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Black Business Spotlight: Finish Touch Boutique
The MSR recently caught up with Willie Frazier, owner of Finish Touch Boutique. The shop, located near George Floyd Square, is surviving in spite of the odds.
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Black Business Spotlight: The F.I.T. Lab and Chizel Inc.
A lot of hard work, dedication, and capital go into operating the F.I.T. Lab and Chizel Inc. businesses.
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Black Business Spotlight: Redmon’s Popcorn
Zack Redmon is the owner of Redmon’s Popcorn, which serves up unique and unforgettable flavors of gourmet popcorn.
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How to save to buy your first home
Here are some tips to help you start saving for the down payment to buy a home.
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Black Business Spotlight: Ludy’s Gym Champions Only Boxing & Fitness
The new gym, a nonprofit, was established in late January 2021 through a collaboration between coach Ludy Webster and Jeremy Jacobsz of Champions Only Boxing.
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Free workshops to help MN small, disadvantaged businesses get government contracts
Owners of small and disadvantaged businesses in Minnesota are encouraged to take part in a series of workshops to help them learn more about winning government contracts at the federal, state and local levels.
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It’s Financial Health Month: chart the path toward your next milestone
Understanding things like budgeting, saving, paying your bills, and even building your credit score are skills that can help at any stage of your life.
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Black Business Spotlight: Houston White Men’s Room
Houston White established the Houston White Men’s Room (HWMR) in 2007, located in the vibrant and welcoming, Camden neighborhood.
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Mpls. City Council approves new forgivable loan program for 38th and Chicago businesses
The Minneapolis City Council announced on Friday that a new forgivable loan program has been approved for businesses at George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th St. and Chicago Ave. in South Minneapolis.
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Comcast RISE awards an additional 19 BIPOC-owned, small businesses in the Twin Cities
Sponsored content from Comcast Comcast announced the second round of Comcast RISE award recipients in the Twin Cities—19 businesses will receive consulting, media, and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. “At a time when so many in our small business communities are struggling, […]
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Black businesses in George Floyd Square ask City of Minneapolis for help
The 38th Street Black Business Collective held a press conference on April 1 to advocate for themselves and call on the City of Minneapolis to offer financial assistance.
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Black Business Spotlight: Dauren
‘We have to have endurance to get through something that is very frightening and uncertain.’