By Wire Reports ATLANTA – Robert F. Smith’s gift of paying off the student loans of Morehouse College’s 2019 graduating class stunned the school’s students and faculty, but it was just the latest…
Jay-Z Invests in Company That Tracks Parolees With GPS Software
Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z has reportedly made a $3 million investment in Promise, a startup company that helps state and local governments track parolees with GPS technology – and a lot of…
Top Black and Minority Business Grants and Funding
From time to time, there are Black and minority business grants available to help African American and other minority entrepreneurs. Sometimes, the grants are offered by major companies, non-profit organizations, and even…
SBA Elevating Rural Agriculture Through Innovation and Connections
U.S. Small Business Administration Southeast Region IV agricultural industry update for Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina. By Ashley D. Bell, Region IV Administrator Entrepreneurs in the Southeast’s agricultural industry…
Dressbarn Closing all 650 Stores
Women’s retailer Dressbarn announced today that they are closing all 650 stores after nearly 60 years in business. It’s the latest hit for traditional retailers whose brick and mortar stores are struggling to compete….
Expo to Grow Small Business Government Contractors
Opportunity for All Entrepreneurs to Increase Their Footprint in Government Contracting As a part of the Drive 8(a) effort, the SBA Tennessee District Office is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Business…
Once Homeless, Now Owns Subway Franchise in Atlanta
How he got started Chris, who was once homeless, started off as a car salesman at a local dealership in Arizona. After 2 years of saving up his money, he was able…
New Events Center and Office Complex in East Knoxville
A much-needed venue for hosting almost any occasion is available in East Knoxville. The Tribe of Judah Event Center at 4101 Holston Dr., next to Honey Rock Thrift Store, is hosting…
Nashville’s First Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store, $50K in Sales on 1st Day
(NASHVILLE, TN) This month Roots Hair & Beauty opened to much fanfare and is the first Black-owned beauty supply store in Nashville, Tennessee, according to reports. “We are proud to be the first,…
Knoxville Area Urban League Equips Local Entrepreneurs with Skills and Funding
Local entrepreneurs earn $15,000 from KAUL Business Pitch Contests Randy Boyd, founder, and chairman of Radio Systems Corporation presented checks…
KAUL Holiday Open House, Dec. 12th
The dust has settled and the paint is dry on the newly renovated headquarters of the Knoxville Area Urban League at 1514 E. Fifth Avenue in East Knoxville. KAUL President and CEO…