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Brazil’s small businesses leap into e-commerce

June 2, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Social isolation in Brazil, a highly social culture, is changing how citizens buy and sell products. “Thirty percent of online shopping in March came from people who had never used e-commerce,” said Mauricio Salvador, president of the Brazilian Electronic Commerce […]

Black-owned businesses got little relief under Payroll Protection Program

May 26, 2020 admin 0

In Letter to Congress: Black Wealth 2020 Sends Plea for Unity in Pandemic Relief By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) As the U. S. House of Representatives awaits the political fate of another multi-trillion dollar coronavirus relief bill, called the “Heroes […]

Nation’s smallest small businesses get left behind during COVID-19

May 25, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

For cafe owner Gloria Rivera, not knowing is the worst part. It’s been weeks since she applied for a $10,000 loan through the federal government’s COVID-19 relief program, and yet her bank account remains empty. The bills are piling up; […]

Algerians find smartphones are a lockdown essential

May 25, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Since the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic, smartphones have become increasingly popular in Algeria, as many people across the country use their time in lockdown to connect with each other and the outside world, new research shows. Others are […]

SBA’s Ashley Bell & Tip “T.I.” Harris Host Call for 100,000 Minority Entrepreneurs

May 20, 2020 admin 0

Livestreamed: https://vekeo.com/smallbusinessadministration/ Or Call 833-380-0652 Source: SBA / Radio One Digital On Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00 pm ET, Ashley D. Bell, SBA Regional Administrator and Entrepreneurship Policy Advisor for the White House Opportunity & Revitalization Council and Tip “T.I.” Harris, […]

Flower tourism wilts under COVID-19

May 19, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Once it was becoming clear that the COVID-19 outbreak was spreading rapidly in Italy, all European countries moved to a lockdown to protect their citizens. Airfields were closed, and people were directed by their governments to stay home. Museums, restaurants, […]

U.S. Black Chambers Statement on Senate broadband hearing

May 13, 2020 admin 0

“Congress and the Administration must work together towards a plan that brings all Americans into the digital age” By Ron Busby, President, U.S. Black Chambers: “Covid-19 has devastated millions of small businesses across America. This is more than a devastating […]

New Coalition Calls for Prioritization of Underserved and Rural Small Businesses in Coronavirus Response

May 8, 2020 admin 0

BY U.S. Black Chambers Inc The U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) is a founding member of a new coalition created to advocate for prioritized CARES Act funding for underserved small business owners.The Page 30 Coalition is named in recognition of Page […]

Stop Excluding People of Color in Environmental Policies

May 7, 2020 admin 0

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.– NNPA NEWSWIRE Protecting the environment should be about protecting people, regardless of the color of their skin, their ethnicity or race, where they live or how much money they make. The fight to save […]

NBNA National Nurses Week Activities!

May 6, 2020 admin 0

Thursday, May 7 | 6 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Central Cleveland Council of Black Nurses Celebrates National Nurses Week! The Cleveland Council of Black Nurses (CCBN) will host a virtual town hall meeting with Dr. Charles Modlin, MD, MBA, Director […]

Without More Help, Black-Owned Businesses Might Not Survive the Pandemic

May 6, 2020 admin 0

By Eugene Cornelius Jr. (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Black communities in the United States not only represent a disproportionate share of casualties from coronavirus, but they have also been deeply affected by the economic impact of the disease. Longstanding racial discrimination in economic and housing policy […]

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2020

May 4, 2020 admin 0

Now more than ever, we’re grateful for the contributions of our teachers. Tell us about your favorite educators, and see what other grateful parents and students have to say. By NEA America’s educators have always been incredible, but this year […]

Story Time For Kids: READ ALONG with MICHELLE OBAMA – The Gruffalo – PBS KIDS

April 29, 2020 admin 0

Welcome to Mondays with Michelle Obama! Join Michelle in a reading of one of her favorite children’s books, “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Watch and play more games at https://pbskids.org or download the *FREE* PBS KIDS Video […]

The 100 Black Women of Prince George’s County in collaboration with The 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County present a webinar:

April 27, 2020 admin 0

What you need to know to engage successfully with banks as the 2nd tranche is distributed under the CARES Act. How do you determine where your small business fits within the bank’s process and how do you maximize your chance […]

Join the U.S. Black Chambers to learn how to manage, develop, and safeguard your business in “the new reality.”

April 23, 2020 admin Comments Off

Thursday, April 23rd, 2pm ET: Details: Title: Managing in the New Reality Date: Thursday, April 23rd Time: 2:00pm ET Location: Webinar RSVP Link: usblackchambers.org/cares-act/ Featuring: Antwanye Ford, USBC Board Member, President & CEO of Enlightened Inc. Marvin Clark, President, KLA One LLC Become a Member […]

Trae Dungy of TRIAL X FIRE Specializes in Movies, Television, and Musicals that Entertain, Educate, and Enlighten

April 22, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your company. My company TRIAL X FIRE specializes in new media distribution for content like films, tv shows, web series, stand up comedy, podcast and more. We work directly with major platforms and outlets […]