Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Verizon partners with African-American & Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in greater Philadelphia area

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has announced a $50,000 award to the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE (AACC) and the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) in Philadelphia.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has announced a $50,000 award to the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE (AACC) and the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) in Philadelphia.
  • Together, the AACC and the GPHCC will run a six-month program for small business owners in Philadelphia.
  • Philadelphia’s Black and Latinx entrepreneurs and small-business owners face greater challenges accessing financing, training, and growth opportunities compared to their white counterparts.
  • The AACC and the GPHCC believe that access to technology-focused training strengthens the capacity of Philadelphia small businesses to grow and succeed.

Elevate Together™ Initiative Raises Nearly $2.3 Million in First Year to Foster Growth and Profitability for Black- and Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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In 2021, 89 Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses were awarded cash grants, valued at $5,000 or $10,000, to help them continue to innovate, grow and prosper.

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  • In 2021, 89 Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses were awarded cash grants, valued at $5,000 or $10,000, to help them continue to innovate, grow and prosper.
  • Selected businesses were chosen based on established criteria created by local selection committees and were evaluated based upon their proposed business plans.
  • Certified mentors from The Venture Mentoring Team were also paired with many of these small businesses to provide advisory support and help guide them on their entrepreneurial journeys.
  • Through a partnership with the National Urban League and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the initiative delivers education, access and aid to Black and Hispanic small businesses.

Illumine8 Marketing & PR Completes Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

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Monday, February 4, 2019
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 04, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Illumine8 Marketing & PR of Frederick, Maryland, completes the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and will formally graduate in August 2019.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 04, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Illumine8 Marketing & PR of Frederick, Maryland, completes the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and will formally graduate in August 2019.
  • Illumine8 will join just 167 businesses from the Baltimore area to complete this program since 2017, according to Aaron Moore, alumni manager of the 10,000 Small Businesses program at Johns Hopkins University.
  • This $500 million investment from Goldman Sachs and the Goldman Sachs Foundation helps "entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education, capital, and business support services," according to the program's latest progress report.
  • The program offers an educational curriculum for small business management training; access to small business funding and capital via partnerships with Community Development Financial Institutions; and a professional network of business organizations, executive leaders of Goldman Sachs, and program alumni.