Celebrating National Black Business Month
Celebrating National Black Business Month
Facebook BusinessIn honor of National Black Business Month and as part of our ongoing commitment to invest in the Black business community, Facebook will be supporting and highlighting Black-owned businesses through a month-long series of training, programming and small business spotlights.
In 2020, National Black Business Month is particularly important given the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities. We know that even before the COVID-19 crisis, minority entrepreneurs, who own 37% of all US businesses, faced greater challenges in starting, running, and growing their companies.
We invite you to join us throughout August as we host virtual events, dive into topics like finance, health and fashion, and share inspiring stories of Black-owned businesses from all over the country.
Black Business August
We’re partnering with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) to host Black Business August, a series of free virtual trainings, small business panels and expert speakers that will continue all month long. With 145 Black Chambers of Commerce and 326,000 members across the country, USBC provides leadership and advocacy to empower Black business owners through resources and initiatives. The topics we’ll cover range from building a thriving online community to adapting in uncertain times to getting access to capital and professional networks. We’ll hear from small business owners like Simileoluwa Adebajo, Head Chef and Owner of San Francisco’s , and Omar Kinnebrew, Founder and CEO of Atlanta’s . To kick off our month of celebration, we’re hosting a Q&A with U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) CEO Ron Busby, who will answer questions from our small business community on Instagram and Facebook. Tune in on @instagramforbusiness on August 7 at 11AM PT.
Learn more about our Black Business August events and register in advance on the Black Business August site.
#ElevateandCelebrate2020
Facebook Elevate, a community and learning platform for Black businesses and creators, will host programming throughout the month focusing on four weekly themes: health and wellness, finance and wealth, food and beverage, and beauty and fashion.
Each week, Elevate will connect with Black business owners, who will share stories of their business journeys. They’ll also host weekly chats with different creators and influencers, like Kyle Dendy and Kelly Augustine, and host activities ranging from a workout by Ariel Harris Belgrave of to a cooking exercise from The Spice Suite. Follow along on the Facebook Elevate Page.
Partnering With The Shade Room
For National Black Business Month, we’re partnering with media company for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Angelica Nwandu, Founder of The Shade Room and U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) CEO Ron Busby for a Facebook Live event on The Shade Room’s Facebook Page beginning at 9AM PT on August 12 as they discuss the pandemic’s impact on minority-owned businesses. They’ll have announcements and surprises to share, so make sure you don’t miss it.
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In 2020, National Black Business Month is particularly important given the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities. We know that even before the COVID-19 crisis, minority entrepreneurs, who own 37% of all US businesses, faced greater challenges in starting, running, and growing their companies.
We invite you to join us throughout August as we host virtual events, dive into topics like finance, health and fashion, and share inspiring stories of Black-owned businesses from all over the country.
Black Business August
We’re partnering with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) to host Black Business August, a series of free virtual trainings, small business panels and expert speakers that will continue all month long. With 145 Black Chambers of Commerce and 326,000 members across the country, USBC provides leadership and advocacy to empower Black business owners through resources and initiatives. The topics we’ll cover range from building a thriving online community to adapting in uncertain times to getting access to capital and professional networks. We’ll hear from small business owners like Simileoluwa Adebajo, Head Chef and Owner of San Francisco’s Eko Kitchen, and Omar Kinnebrew, Founder and CEO of Atlanta’s Bespokuture. To kick off our month of celebration, we’re hosting a Q&A with U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) CEO Ron Busby, who will answer questions from our small business community on Instagram and Facebook. Tune in on @instagramforbusiness on August 7 at 11AM PT.
Learn more about our Black Business August events and register in advance on the Black Business August site.
#ElevateandCelebrate2020
Facebook Elevate, a community and learning platform for Black businesses and creators, will host programming throughout the month focusing on four weekly themes: health and wellness, finance and wealth, food and beverage, and beauty and fashion.
Each week, Elevate will connect with Black business owners, who will share stories of their business journeys. They’ll also host weekly chats with different creators and influencers, like Kyle Dendy and Kelly Augustine, and host activities ranging from a workout by Ariel Harris Belgrave of Gym Hooky to a cooking exercise from The Spice Suite. Follow along on the Facebook Elevate Page.
Partnering With The Shade Room
For National Black Business Month, we’re partnering with media company The Shade Room for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Angelica Nwandu, Founder of The Shade Room and U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) CEO Ron Busby for a Facebook Live event on The Shade Room’s Facebook Page beginning at 9AM PT on August 12 as they discuss the pandemic’s impact on minority-owned businesses. They’ll have announcements and surprises to share, so make sure you don’t miss it.
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