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Business in the Black: The rise and fall of Black businesses

Anthony Brogdon wants to tell you about the history of Black businesses. The Detroit-based filmmaker recently debuted his latest documentary, Business…

05.26.18

Chicago Black Restaurant Week Prepares For Third Year

WHAT IT IS: Chicago Black Restaurant Week is a week-long event designed to celebrate amazing food and beverage businesses, owned…

02.09.18

Is Chicago A Goodcity?

At Goodcity’s annual fundraiser, the Chicago Defender met one of its social entrepreneurs: Jeffery Beckham of Black Box Creative…

11.22.16

Turning Lemons Into Lemonade: The Chicago Defender Celebrates Young Entrepreneurship

Turning Lemons Into Lemonade: The Chicago Defender Celebrates Young Entrepreneurship By Mary L. Datcher Senior Staff Writer Chicago’s summer brings…

06.03.16

Four Tips To Remember When Seeking a Small Business Loan

Starting a business takes a lot of prayer, planning, confidence, and, most important, money. Some entrepreneurs have been able to…

04.19.16

Superwoman Syndrome: Why Do Women Feel They Have To Do It All ?

I come from a long line of superwomen, and I am certain you do as well.

10.13.15

Where There’s A Will, There’s 3 Ways To Finance The Start-Up Of Your Dreams

Nicole Valentine, a Wall Street Corporate M &A Lawyer who launched New York-based her start-up, shares how to do it.

08.06.15

How The Latest Congressional Inaction May Hurt Small Businesses & Main Street

On June 30th, the Export-Import Bank’s charter will expire if Congress refuses to act. House Republicans are in full swing…

06.29.15

Facebook plans campaign to ‘friend’ small business

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook wants to increase its advertising and get more clicks on all kinds of ads. It…

04.19.17