DC Area Brunch Celebrates Black Women Entrepreneurs

THE FIFTH ANNUAL B.O.S.S. BRUNCH CELEBRATES AND EDUCATES WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN WASHINGTON, DC

Women Entrepreneurs Learn from Industry Experts About Media, Marketing & Branding Strategies to Grow Their Businesses in 2019.

Washington, DC -- With the unstable conditions of the stock market and government shut down, all while dealing with holiday shopping hangovers, consumers are feeling a huge financial pinch in the pocket book. People are now realizing that creating multiple streams of income is no longer a fantasy, but a necessity to make ends meet.

With this reality, women are stepping up and building businesses. In fact, 4 out of 10 businesses are owned by women and based on the 2018 State of Women-Owned Business Report by American Express, "As of 2018, there are 12.3 million women-owned businesses in the U.S."

As more women explore the opportunities of entrepreneurship, access to information, education, mentoring and resources become more necessary. "The purpose of the B.O.S.S. (Business Owner Success Strategies) Brunch is to give new women entrepreneurs information and resources they need to be successful with their business and for a reasonable investment in an intimate and supportive environment," said BOSS Brunch Founder, international speaker, author and financial expert, Tarra Jackson, known as Madam Money.

Learn How To Get Start-up Capital For Black-Owned Beauty Supply Stores

START-UP CAPITAL AVAILABLE FOR ASPIRING BEAUTY SUPPLY OWNERS

Nationwide -- Beauty Supply Lending Group, an organization recently founded by Professor Devin Robinson, who wrote the best-selling book Taking it Back: How to Become a Successful Black Beauty Supply Owner in 2007 and founded Beauty Supply Institute in 2008, continues his work in the ethnic beauty industry with this additional endeavor.

Professor Devin Robinson

When asked, why take this step? he said, "My goal was always to become a one-stop shop for those interested in store ownership. It is a lucrative business to get into, but start-up capital was always the top obstacle for them."

In 2010, Beauty Supply Institute began hosting two biannual conferences; one on the west coast and one on the east coast, to educate individuals on the overall business, how to get in and if is best for them.

Discover These Discounted Grant Writing Services For Non-Profits and Faith-Based Organizations

NON-PROFIT TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTED GRANT WRITING SERVICES TO NON-PROFITS AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

Nationwide --  One non-profit organization is dedicated to aiding those less fortunate. Established in the heart of Fort Worth and Dallas Texas, they've aided the less fortunate for over 20 years now. Many of those they helped were able to get back on their feet and start their lives a new.

The Humanitas Community Development Corporation (CDC) was established in April of 1988 under the sponsorship of another nonprofit to assist low income and economic distressed business with consulting and organizational experience to secure federal, state, local and private funds for rural and urban Tarrant County. Their goal is to bring dollars to low income and economic distressed business areas to help the poor.

Other areas of importance to Humanitas include New Job Creation, New Business Development, Housing and Rental Development for the Poor, Corporate and Community Economic Development Partnerships, Banking and Financial Institution Support, Economic and Community Development Feasibility and needs assessment studies in low income and economic depressed business areas, and Banks and the Community Re-Invest Act.

See How Minnesota Residents Respond With Independent Credit Union To Philando Castile Killing

Is Economic And Financial Development The Response To Police Brutality

Me’Lea Connelly starts credit union (picture Time For An Awakening)

Remember Philando Castile was murdered by police although he had a license for a handgun and told them in advance?  Well the black community residents responding by starting a cooperative credit union.

I don't have all the answers with how to deal with systemic racism.  But one thing many of us are beginning to realize is we aren't going to continue to support apathetic business institutions that don't truly care for our humanity.  Good move sistah Me’Lea Connelly for your efforts to upstart economic development.

Checkout How The Only Black Woman-Owned Beef Jerky Manufacturer in the Country is a Supplier for the NFL, MLB and NASCAR

THE ONLY BLACK WOMAN-OWNED BEEF JERKY MANUFACTURER IN THE COUNTRY IS NOW A SUPPLIER FOR NFL AND MLB TRAINING CAMPS

Jachin, AL -- Marjorie's Beef Jerky is currently shipping to Major League Baseball teams (including to Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Amir Garrett, who loves the products) and NASCAR. In addition, the Black woman-owned company also received a major order to supply products to NFL training camps. The brand, launched by African American entrepreneur Michelle Timberlake, has over 250 VIP celebrities as customers.

Discover Why Financial Expert Harrine Freeman Wants To Help You Protect Your Credit Card And Online Data

New Service To Help Consumers Fight Back Against Data Breaches

Washington, DC, October 17, 2018 – After extensive consumer research, H.E. Freeman Enterprises, a personal finance consulting and coaching company, has launched a new service that will change lives for consumers nationwide. Consumers that have been a victim of data breach or identity theft can now receive identity theft recovery services to help restore their identity. 

Data breaches include exposure of credit card or debit card, social security number, financial account, health information, department of motor vehicle records, and email, password and user names. The cost of lost data due to data breaches reached $17 billion in 2017. The most recent data breaches include Google+, Facebook, Department of Defense, Toyota, British Airways and T-Mobile.

“Many consumers don’t understand the impact of a data breach or an identity theft incident,” said Harrine Freeman, Founder of H.E. Freeman Enterprises. One incident can cost consumers up to $1,200 and 600 hours in recovery time. I’m very excited to offer this service to consumers.” Freeman stated.

See How Grameen America Has Loaned Over $1 Billion in Microloans to Low-Income Women

Grameen America Hits $1 Billion Milestone in Microloans to Low-Income Women

New York, NY - Grameen America, the fastest-growing microfinance organization in the United States, has distributed a historic $1 billion in microloans to more than 100,000 low-income women entrepreneurs in the country since its inception 10 years ago. The organization now has 20 branches in 13 American cities and plans to open a branch in Houston, expand to other cities, and deepen its footprint.

Over the next decade, the organization aims to touch the lives of 1 million people, create 360,000 jobs, and invest $12 billion in women-owned businesses. The organization has successfully adapted its small-group, trust-based microfinance model in different markets across the United States.