/tags/black-business Black Business en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-11-27/st-louis-entrepreneur-creates-a-third-place-to-help-women-thrive-and-reduce-isolation Recent reports show more people are experiencing loneliness, and it's worse for young adults and women of color. Ronke Faleti created Korédé House — a third place for St. Louis-area women and mothers to work remotely, relax, build businesses and more. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-11-27/st-louis-entrepreneur-creates-a-third-place-to-help-women-thrive-and-reduce-isolation Andrea Y. Henderson /economy-business/2023-06-07/a-new-bill-aims-to-deliver-grants-promised-to-north-st-louis-businesses-under-arpa-funding “There are people that have applications, there are businesses that have been waiting and counting on the opportunity to be able to get this money to build or revitalize their business,” said the bill’s sponsor. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:13:19 GMT /economy-business/2023-06-07/a-new-bill-aims-to-deliver-grants-promised-to-north-st-louis-businesses-under-arpa-funding Eric Schmid /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-07-07/st-louis-group-for-the-culture-stl-celebrates-black-owned-businesses Ohun Ashe founded For the Culture STL as a directory for Black businesses. This summer, the group expands its offerings by hosting several events. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:53:22 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-07-07/st-louis-group-for-the-culture-stl-celebrates-black-owned-businesses Danny Wicentowski /culture-history/2022-06-21/this-missouri-trained-artist-carves-out-room-for-black-culture-in-graphic-design With a revolutionary deck of cards and new designs, the Kansas City-raised designer focuses on bringing culture into her passion projects. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:05:08 GMT /culture-history/2022-06-21/this-missouri-trained-artist-carves-out-room-for-black-culture-in-graphic-design Savannah Hawley /economy-business/2022-05-11/mastercard-to-help-st-louis-small-business-grow-their-digital-efforts While all businesses can use the tools offered by Digital Doors, St. Louis is one of just a few locations to have a city-specific brand on its website. Wed, 11 May 2022 22:17:31 GMT /economy-business/2022-05-11/mastercard-to-help-st-louis-small-business-grow-their-digital-efforts Rachel Lippmann /economy-business/2021-08-29/metro-east-leaders-launch-incubator-to-grow-locally-owned-businesses The Metro East Business Incubator will serve as a hub for local entrepreneurs trying to take the next step. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:24:33 GMT /economy-business/2021-08-29/metro-east-leaders-launch-incubator-to-grow-locally-owned-businesses Eric Schmid /economy-business/2021-02-03/st-louis-nonprofit-helps-minority-entrepreneurs-stay-in-business-during-pandemic Habitat for Neighborhood Business, a St. Louis nonprofit has helped entrepreneurs of color stay in business during the coronavirus pandemic. The nonprofit matches entrepreneurs with professional mentors and students from the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University who do an assessment of their business. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:30 GMT /economy-business/2021-02-03/st-louis-nonprofit-helps-minority-entrepreneurs-stay-in-business-during-pandemic Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /economy-business/2021-01-20/st-louis-groups-offer-free-support-for-minority-owned-businesses-seeking-ppp-loans Small-business consultant Erica Henderson said the federal loan program previously left out many business owners from marginalized groups. She's trying to make sure that doesn't happen again. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:50:25 GMT /economy-business/2021-01-20/st-louis-groups-offer-free-support-for-minority-owned-businesses-seeking-ppp-loans Corinne Ruff /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-06-11/ohun-ashe-seeks-to-uplift-black-businesses-even-as-she-protests-for-black-lives The death of George Floyd has not just sparked action to protest police brutality, it’s led to more conversations about how to support and uplift black… Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:08:25 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-06-11/ohun-ashe-seeks-to-uplift-black-businesses-even-as-she-protests-for-black-lives Lara Hamdan