May is National Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to support the hard work of small business owners. The backbone of the nation’s economy, small businesses employ 45.9% of the entire U.S. workforce and make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Unfortunately, some small businesses don’t have much…
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The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF), along with its founder and visionary leader, Deavra Daughtry and Reggie Van Lee, will host the 20th Annual International Women’s Leadership Summit featuring renowned supermodel and business leader Tyra Banks on April 22 at Hotel ZaZa – Museum District.
Despite the increasing opportunities for female entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses remain a minority and women encounter numerous obstacles when embarking on the entrepreneurial journey.
In honor of International Women’s Month, She Makes We is presenting the “Power of Vision: Moving the Culture Forward” celebration on March 9, 2024 at Fig & Olive Galleria from 12-4 p.m.
By: d-mars.com News Provider This year, Texas has continuously scored top for having the finest business climate in the United States according to corporate executives responding to significant industry surveys. As in previous months, Texas once again topped Development Counsellors International’s (DCI) list of states with the greatest business climate this month. According to DCI,…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Founded in 2019 by three Black women, Fearless Fund has championed economic empowerment and opportunity for women of color. Their flagship initiative, the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, has provided substantial financial support to Black women entrepreneurs, with awards reaching up to $20,000. However,…
By: d-mars.com News Provider A Houston-based small business, Three Keys Coffee, has been selected as one of the recipients of a program established by American Express and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to promote Black-owned small businesses. This recognition has enabled the company to expand its customer base. Three Keys Coffee has recently opened a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Encouraging and supporting black entrepreneurship in Houston, or any other city, is essential for fostering diversity, innovation, and economic growth. Here are some tips for black entrepreneurs in Houston: Remember that each business journey is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to entrepreneurship. Adapt these tips to your specific business…
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Amid the Great Resignation, the pandemic-era phenomenon of employees leaving their jobs, new research studying employees in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland are shedding light on how employers can retain their staff and keep them happy. Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition,” a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint What amenities are you providing for prospective and existing employees? A recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that U.S. employment is projected to grow by 8.4 million jobs from 2018 to 2028. At the same time, employers are battling an ultra-competitive job market, in which candidates are…
What you believe is your reality. It drives you. It moves you. It anchors you. It lays at the foundation of your actions. Where are your beliefs taking you and is it a place you want to go? Often, we adopt beliefs out of tradition or habit; not because it serves us well. We do…
“That’s when I realized that I had fallen in love with not just makeup, but making people feel good about themselves. I was good at my job.” LAMIK CEO kim Roxie , 2022 Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has always been passionate about revealing the inner beauty in everyone. Through founding a successful business…
We all have attended parties, but have you had the Sam Ford aka “Sam Mac” and Mike Taylor aka “Mike T.” experience? Known for sophistication and first-class events, this duo has not only set the standard for first-rate events but raised the bar. What they contribute to this industry is more than bringing people together…
Founders First CDC to Award Another $100,000 to Minority Businesses Throughout the State to Createand Promote Premium Wage Employment Opportunities in Underserved CommunitiesTexas, June 23, 2022 – Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowersexpansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the second wave of its newJob Creators Quest Grant which will award…
Brothers & Brothers Utility Services LLC (BBUS) is a recognizable and well-respected name across America in the electric and utility fields, delivering safe and quality work across America. With highly skilled and trained professionals, the company’s mission is to keep solidarity, integrity, and safety at the forefront of the utility industry. Under the vision of…
Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI) has remained a necessary resource locally and nationally, helping to fight breast cancer in the African American community for nearly three decades. Founder and CEO Karen Eubanks Jackson is a 28-year four-time breast cancer survivor and author who is recognized nationally as a true visionary and national leader in the Black…
We know it’s been a rough couple of years, but it’s 2022! If you have made it to this year, you are blessed and have much to be thankful for, despite challenges…
One of Houston’s top spots for fine Southern cuisine, The Greasy Spoon Soul Food Bistro, has made it on the big screen! The Greasy Spoon recently hosted a private watch party for their appearance on Food Paradise, which aired on the Cooking Channel. Restaurant owner and entrepreneur, Max Bozeman II received the great honor to…