Sister Spokesman and the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder continued their celebration of Black excellence in November with the first Annual Black Business Awards, recognizing Black-owned businesses that demonstrate creativity, resilience, and community impact. In the Hair & Nails category, Hayat Beauty Salon earned first place. The award was presented by Tracey Williams-Dillard and honored the salon’s role […]
women owned businesses
St. Paul small businesses face uncertainty amid federal rule changes
Small businesses owned by women and people of color in St. Paul are bracing for tougher times after a recent federal rule quietly changed how equity programs operate. Earlier this month, The U.S. Department of Transportation ended the practice of automatically recognizing women and racial minorities as “socially disadvantaged” under the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise […]
