The Regional Contractor Development and bonding program will be hosting a free virtual outreach workshop that will display the extensive services and benefits the program can offer small and diverse […]
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City of Compton held press conference at Artesia Bridge
The Artesia Bridge has been a staple in the Compton and Long Beach community. It provides a vital connection for commuters traveling between the 91 freeway to the port of […]
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Ride free on bus, rail and Metro Bike Share for Earth Day, April 22
To celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 22, Metro is offering free rides on buses, trains and bike share. Free rides begin at 4 a.m. on April 22 and continue […]
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Economic development major focus in City of Inglewood
Economic renaissance within the Black community has been a focal point for many advisors in the LA area. Christopher Jackson is another person on the list lending his help. Jackson […]
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Entrepreneur Educational Center and AltaSea agree to pact
The Entrepreneur Educational Center Inc. (EECI), based in Watts and led by CEO Barbara J. Stanton, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work with AltaSea at the Port of […]
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Amazon entities kick in $100,000 in venture capital for Black tech entrepreneurs
With the mission of improving equity in venture capital funding and providing support for compelling and representative Alexa applications, Amazon Alexa Fund, Alexa Startups and Blavity announced the Black Founders […]
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Pandemic makes Roz Pennington adjust restaurant vision
Roz Pennington is the owner of the New Townhouse Restaurant in Los Angeles, a staple not only in the Black food industry but also in the club scene. She didn’t […]
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Small Business Admin. closes out Women’s History Month
Women are the fastest growing entrepreneurial segment in the country but obtain capital at disproportionately lower rates than their male colleagues. Women of color are even less represented in obtaining […]
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HireLAX graduates 20 new students
On March 25, the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program celebrated the graduation of students from its 11th cohort. The 20 new graduates are now ready to pursue construction trade apprenticeships. “The […]
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Elite Auto Network is taking the automotive world by storm
Black-owned businesses in the upper echelon of Beverly Hills are far and few between, especially in the automotive world. Elite Auto Network is bringing some Black star power to Beverly […]
