Black Business

J Hackett- Former Felon and Founder of 6 Figure Grants, Launches Grant Suite Software to Help Minorities Gain Greater Access to Funding

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coaching has had a great deal of influence over J Hackett's mindset. He wonders if he had a savvy business advisor years ago, maybe he could have taken a different path in life. An easier path. A route that didn't take a detour to prison. Since finalizing his sentence and probation in 2018 Hackett has made it a priority to put a focus on helping people like himself learn how to re-enter life outside prison with a purpose bigger than themselves. He carries the lessons he learned with him in all of his business ventures, helping people from coast to coast be better leaders of their own non-profit organizations.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coaching has had a great deal of influence over J Hackett's mindset.
  • Hackett's grant writing company, 6 Figure Grants , exists as an organization that offers online classes on grant writing and funding.
  • To broaden his reach even further Hackett created a software that will change the face of grant writing for beginners.
  • His clients are helping people in need worldwide with the funds they are securing through grant opportunities.

Amazon and Lendistry Fuel Small Business Growth with Expansion of Amazon Community Lending Program

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Now, the program plans to loan more than $150 million in the next three years to small businesses selling in the Amazon US store.

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  • Now, the program plans to loan more than $150 million in the next three years to small businesses selling in the Amazon US store.
  • In addition to providing access to critical working capital, the Amazon Community Lending program provides small businesses access to supplementary resources from Lendistry, including one-on-one consulting, webinars, and on-demand educational classes.
  • Small businesses also have access to Amazons Seller University and Amazon Small Business Academy to help them succeed.
  • In the last decade, Amazon has introduced convenient financing options through Amazon Lending , rewards on Amazon purchases with the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card , and automatic proceeds disbursements through the Amazon Currency Converter for Sellers (ACCS) .

The Nation's Oldest and Largest Black Trade Associations Form National Alliance for Black Business

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 27 at the State of Black Business Luncheon in Washington, D.C., the National Business League (NBL) and the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) came together as the nation's two oldest and largest Black trade associations to announce their formation of the National Alliance for Black Business (NABB). NABB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, independent federation of Black business organizations and allies mobilized as a unified authority to represent, research, educate, promote, and advocate for Black business equity throughout the United States and the Pan-African diaspora.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 27 at the State of Black Business Luncheon in Washington, D.C., the National Business League (NBL) and the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) came together as the nation's two oldest and largest Black trade associations to announce their formation of the National Alliance for Black Business (NABB).
  • "The National Business League (1900) and the National Black Chamber of Commerce (1993) represent 151 years of service to Black businesses.
  • The geneses of the National Alliance for Black Business are to unify a collaborative vision and sustain Black communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity, both domestic and abroad.
  • The Black Business Equity and Inclusion Score Card will be released at the February 2023 NABB National State of Black Business Conference in Washington, D.C. during Black History Month.

Colors of Little Jamaica: Sinting Fest on Eglinton West Brings the City of Toronto Together Once Again This Weekend

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Saturday, August 27, 2022
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The three-day festival is aimed at revitalizing the Little Jamaica neighborhood while sustaining the culture and businesses on Eglinton West.

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  • The three-day festival is aimed at revitalizing the Little Jamaica neighborhood while sustaining the culture and businesses on Eglinton West.
  • "The event this weekend will help shine the light on the strength and uniqueness of the Little Jamaica Community.
  • We look forward to hosting Toronto this weekend while celebrating Little Jamaica in West Eglinton this weekend!"
  • For more information on the Sinting Fest on Eglinton Avenue West, visit our website thelittlejamaica.com/events .

The BBPA and Little Jamaica Presents Sinting Fest in Late August

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2022) - The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) presents Sinting Fest from August 26-28, 2022.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2022) - The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) presents Sinting Fest from August 26-28, 2022.
  • The three-day festival is aimed at revitalizing the Little Jamaica neighborhood while sustaining the culture and businesses on Eglinton West.
  • "The Sinting Fest is an important event for the Black community and Toronto as a whole," states Nadine Spencer, CEO of the BBPA.
  • In addition to supporting the Little Jamaica initiative, the BBPA presents the Annual Harry Jerome Awards, the BBPA National Scholarships, the National Black Business Convention (NBBPC), and workshops and programs at the BBPA Centre of Excellence.

Black Business and Professional Association Breaks Barriers for Black Men in Business

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Friday, July 8, 2022
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2022) - The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) smashes the barriers, stereotypes and misrepresentation that inhibit Black men from succeeding in business at the National Black Men in Business Bootcamp on July 8 and 9, 2022.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2022) - The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) smashes the barriers, stereotypes and misrepresentation that inhibit Black men from succeeding in business at the National Black Men in Business Bootcamp on July 8 and 9, 2022.
  • "The Black Men in Business Bootcamp not only provides much needed entrepreneurial training, networking and mentorship, it also allows us - as Black men - to tell and reshape our story."
  • The Black Men in Business Bootcamp launches with a plenary session on Friday evening featuring keynote speaker Trent Out Loud , Montreal entrepreneur and BBPA Harry Jerome Award winner.
  • Black Men in Business is a component of the BACEL (Black African and Caribbean Entrepreneurship Leadership) Training Program.

The Micropedia of Microaggressions from BBPA, the Diversity Institute and Zulu Alpha Kilo Wins Cannes Lions

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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Established to help various stakeholders identify and mitigate microaggressions in the workplace and other social forums, The Micropedia is the world's first encyclopedia of microaggressions.

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  • Established to help various stakeholders identify and mitigate microaggressions in the workplace and other social forums, The Micropedia is the world's first encyclopedia of microaggressions.
  • "We are pleased to see The Micropedia program receive such widespread acclaim," said Nadine Spencer, CEO of the BBPA.
  • "The Micropedia is such an important project for our team, and it's just getting started," said Stephanie Yung, Head of Design/ECD at Zulu Alpha Kilo.
  • The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the biggest gathering in the creative marketing sector.

Exclucity Founder Trent Out Loud Named 2022 Harry Jerome RBC Young Entrepreneur Award Honoree

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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TORONTO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) recently announced the honorees of the Harry Jerome Awards. The BBPA is a charitable organization whose mission is to advance Canada's Black community by facilitating the delivery of programs that support businesses, personal excellence, and more. The announcement named Exclucity founder and CEO Trent Out Loud a recipient of the 2022 RBC Young Entrepreneur Award. Trent was highlighted for his outstanding achievements at the 40th annual Harry Jerome Awards Gala on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

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  • The announcement named Exclucity founder and CEO Trent Out Loud a recipient of the 2022 RBC Young Entrepreneur Award.
  • Trent was highlighted for his outstanding achievements at the 40th annual Harry Jerome Awards Gala on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
  • "Receivingthe RBC Young Entrepreneur Award at the40th Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards was truly humbling.
  • It is an honor to be recognized by such a prestigious organization for my work as an entrepreneur," says Trent.

Grammy-Nominated Eban Brown to Headline Harry Jerome Awards Event

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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In his first concert since the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown will help celebrate excellence in the Black community at Canada's preeminent awards event honoring Black thought leaders and innovators.

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  • In his first concert since the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown will help celebrate excellence in the Black community at Canada's preeminent awards event honoring Black thought leaders and innovators.
  • "Having Eban Brown headline the Harry Jerome Awards aligns beautifully with the caliber of talent that will be in our midst at the awards," says Nadine Spencer, CEO of the BBPA.
  • The Harry Jerome Awards serve as a tribute to Harry Jerome one of Canada's greatest track-and-field stars, and a celebrated educator and social advocate while also acknowledging excellence and achievement in the current generation of Black business people and thought leaders.
  • The 40th Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards will be held on April 30, 2022, and serves as a fundraising event for the BBPA.

The BBPA Announces the Recipients of the 40th Annual Harry Jerome Awards

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) announces its 40th Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards Gala on Saturday April 30, 2022, at Beanfield Center, Exhibition Place.

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  • The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) announces its 40th Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards Gala on Saturday April 30, 2022, at Beanfield Center, Exhibition Place.
  • Established in 1983 in memory of the late Harry Jerome, a Canadian Olympian and social advocate, the BBPA Harry Jerome Awards recognizes and honours achievements within the Canadian Black community.
  • The BBPA Harry Jerome Awards is recognized as one of the most prestigious national awards in Canada.
  • Along with the Annual Harry Jerome Awards, the BBPA presents workshops and programs at the BBPA Centre of Excellence, the BBPA National Scholarships, and the National Black Business Convention (NBBPC).