Breaking Down Walls: The Resilience of Black Entrepreneurs
Introduction to the Challenges Despite growth in Black-owned businesses, Black entrepreneurs face significant barriers, including limited access to capital, marketing challenges, and systemic biases. However, their resilience and determination serve
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Breaking Barriers Together: Famous Amos and U.S. Black Chambers
Introduction to the Initiative Ferrero North America and the U.S. Black Chambers have partnered on the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, a program designed to empower early-stage Black
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Celebrating Community and Legacy: The Intersection of Famous Amos and Black Pages International
Few entrepreneurial stories are as inspiring as Wally Amos’s journey from a talent agent to the founder of Famous Amos cookies. Launched in 1975, Famous Amos quickly became a household
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Rising to the Occasion: The Black Bread Co. Builds Generational Wealth in Chicago
Introduction to The Black Bread Co. The Black Bread Co. is making waves in Chicago as the world’s first Black-owned sliced bread company. Founded by Charles Alexander, Mark Edmond, and
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Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats – A Sweet Success Story in Chicago
Founded by Ida Nelson, Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats has carved a niche in Chicago’s food scene through flavor innovation and community engagement. Ida Nelson has transformed outreach and
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Keeana Barber & James Wheeler – WDB Marketing’s Visionary Leaders
Keeana Barber and James Wheeler, the Managing Partners of WDB Marketing, have transformed the company into a powerhouse in marketing and print manufacturing in Cook County, Illinois. Legacy-Driven Entrepreneurship: Community
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Kimi Brown Ellen, CPA – A Leader in Accounting and Community Impact
Kimi Brown Ellen is a co-founding partner of Benford Brown & Associates, LLC with 28 years of experience in audit, accounting, consulting, and tax services. Her expertise spans government and
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Growth Trends for Black-Owned Businesses in Illinois and Nationally – Q1 2025
National Growth: Illinois-Specific Growth: Top Industries in Illinois: Challenges & Opportunities:
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Consistency is Key, Commitment is Power: Building Success in Chicago’s Black Business Community
For many Chicago’s Black entrepreneurs, two principles stand out as pillars of success: consistency and commitment. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of 2025, these values remain more relevant
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