Black Entrepreneurs Day

WIN Learning recognizes Chasteen-Dunn as a leader on National Entrepreneurs' Day

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

As we celebrate Entrepreneurs' Day on Nov. 21, we recognize Chasteen-Dunn's outstanding contributions to the field and her tireless efforts to shape the future of education.

Key Points: 
  • As we celebrate Entrepreneurs' Day on Nov. 21, we recognize Chasteen-Dunn's outstanding contributions to the field and her tireless efforts to shape the future of education.
  • Under her leadership as CEO, WIN Learning has affected more than 10 million learners.
  • The company's curriculum has won three prestigious national awards, solidifying its place as a leader in the field.
  • "I appreciate the kind recognition, but I can't take credit for the success of WIN Learning.

TriNet Announces Donation to NAACP Supporting Black Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

NAACP Empowerment Programs focus on empowering communities of color, with special attention to a number of areas that help Black entrepreneurs, including advocating for economic policies to assist Black entrepreneurs and workers.

Key Points: 
  • NAACP Empowerment Programs focus on empowering communities of color, with special attention to a number of areas that help Black entrepreneurs, including advocating for economic policies to assist Black entrepreneurs and workers.
  • "The NAACP is thrilled to partner with TriNet for Black Entrepreneurs Day, aiming to broaden opportunities for Black entrepreneurs nationwide.
  • TriNet is also a partner in the upcoming Black Entrepreneurs Day , the award-winning celebration of Black business aiming to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, curated by Daymond John.
  • Portions of TriNet's grant to the NAACP will fund multiple NAACP Powershift Grants intended to support Black entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking financial support to build their business.

10 winners stand out at Start-up Express

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

The Start-up Express Final Pitching winners pictured together with the judging panel and special guests.

Key Points: 
  • The Start-up Express Final Pitching winners pictured together with the judging panel and special guests.
  • The record number of applications for Start-up Express 2023 reflected the great enthusiasm of Hong Kong's entrepreneurs.
  • Booths were also set up during the event to showcase Start-up Express past winners and finalists, in addition to demo-pitch from secondary school teams.
  • 10 winners were selected and exchange sessions were arranged between them and the Hong Kong start-up winners.

Yanggu in China Helps Private Economy Stand on the High Ground of Development

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Yanggu County, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, focuses on leading and driving innovation, promotes high-quality development of private economy with cluster development, and successfully won the "Advanced County of High Quality Development of Private Economy in Shandong Province", realizing "zero breakthrough" in Liaocheng City.

Key Points: 
  • Yanggu County, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, focuses on leading and driving innovation, promotes high-quality development of private economy with cluster development, and successfully won the "Advanced County of High Quality Development of Private Economy in Shandong Province", realizing "zero breakthrough" in Liaocheng City.
  • Yanggu has fully played the leading role in leading and driving, and the industrial scale has continued to expand.
  • The development system of private enterprise clusters led by leading enterprises, driven by backbone, and integrated development is gradually improving, and the development effectiveness of characteristic industrial clusters is gradually showing.
  • Yanggu persistently creates an excellent development environment, cultivates fertile soil for the development of private economy, establishes "Entrepreneur Day", conducts in-depth visits and research on 12 key industrial chain enterprises, solves problems, and forms a normalized assistance mechanism, creating a strong atmosphere of respect and support for the development of private enterprises.

BAIDS, Part of the Black Entrepreneur Program, to Offer Personalized Support to Black-Owned Businesses in Calgary

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Monday, March 27, 2023

This marks the fourth city that the outreach program has visited this year, with previous stops in Yellowknife, St John, and Vancouver.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the fourth city that the outreach program has visited this year, with previous stops in Yellowknife, St John, and Vancouver.
  • "BAIDS is committed to supporting Black entrepreneurs across Canada, and we are pleased to bring our expertise to Calgary," said Frances Delsol, VP of Partnerships, Outreach and Procurement.
  • That's why we are here to provide personalized support and advice to help Black-owned businesses in Calgary thrive."
  • "We believe that by providing tailored support and resources to entrepreneurs, we can help build a stronger, more resilient Black business community in Calgary and across Canada."

PHARRELL WILLIAMS' BLACK AMBITION ANNOUNCES THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED THIRD ANNUAL PRIZE COMPETITION AND NEWLY LAUNCHED HBCU PRE-ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Ambition is a non-profit initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that aims to close the opportunity and wealth gap by empowering Black & Hispanic entrepreneurs. In 2022, adverse market conditions led to a 45% decrease in financing for Black Entrepreneurs. Black Ambition is leveling the playing field by creating the relationships and conditions for Black and Hispanic founders to excel, uninterrupted. Its annual Black Ambition Prize Competition provides mentorship, resources, connections, and up to $3 million dollars in Prize awards to founders innovating in consumer products and services, media and entertainment, healthcare, technology, and Web 3.0 industries. Applications for the third annual Black Ambition Prize competition open on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, at BlackAmbitionPrize.com and close on May 8th, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Applications for the third annual Black Ambition Prize competition open on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, at BlackAmbitionPrize.com and close on May 8th, 2023.
  • Participating brand partners for the Black Ambition Prize include Adidas, Lennar Foundation, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Visa Foundation, Heineken, and Chanel.
  • In support of historically Black colleges and universities ("HBCUs"), Black Ambition will also provide a unique Black Ambition Prize application track for HBCU students and alumni with the opportunity to win an HBCU Prize.
  • Black Ambition is also co-sponsoring an 8-week So Ambitious HBCU Pre-Accelerator Program launched in partnership with 3Day Startup and Cinematica Labs to further aid up to 100 HBCU students in creating compelling Black Ambition Prize applications.