By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter On Thursday June 13, The Black Wall Street Community Development hosted a Juneteenth speed funding event at TTEC at 6 p.m. The event, in partnership with Toledo JuneteenthNY, linked entrepreneurs to potential funders to help catapult themselves into the next level Read More...

The Truth Staff There were so many outstanding experiences to enjoy during the Juneteenth Restaurant Crawl. The food was universally outstanding, the service was wonderful, the entertainment was … entertaining. What really stood out, perhaps, was the variety of good food the six Black-owned restaurants offer guests Read More...

[caption id="attachment_25127" align="alignright" width="300"] The Toledo Urban FCU Staff[/caption] On July 16, 1995, Suzette Cowell opened the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union in a small storefront. Over the years there has been steady growth – a larger building at 1339 Dorr Street, a free-standing building at the Read More...

Special to The Toledo BlackMarketPlace What a difference a year makes. New research finds that small- and mid-sized business owners are increasingly optimistic about economic conditions and the prospects for their own businesses. According to PNC’s Spring 2024 Economic Outlook Survey, nearly 80 percent of business owners Read More...

By Asia Nail The Truth Toledo Reporter As the sun rises above the horizon, casting a warm glow across the city of Toledo, Mikolajczyk stands before a dilapidated building, her heart racing with anticipation. “To most, they’re just abandoned buildings decaying and crumbling, forgotten by the world Read More...

Special to The Toledo BlackMarketPlace What motivates entrepreneurs to become self-employed? How do they measure success? What’s their cutoff for profitability and self-reflection on status? A new survey examining these very questions provides important insights to small business owners and those looking to start their entrepreneurial journey. Read More...

By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In the medley of Toledo's transformation, Vince Evans is weaving a vibrant thread with the inauguration of The Entrepreneurs Club. This entrepreneurial haven, more than just a rental hall, stands as a beacon of community empowerment. “I’m a born and bred Read More...

Countdown to an Exciting Venture: Superior Made Spaces Set for Grand Opening Soon By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Downtown Toledo is abuzz with excitement as the highly anticipated grand opening of Superior Made Spaces draws near. With just a few weeks left until August 19, local Read More...

The Toledo Black Wall Street Summit at The Entrepreneurs Club The Truth Staff On Wednesday, October 11, over three dozen owners and representatives of Toledo-area Black-owned businesses gathered at The Entrepreneurs Club in east Toledo for an evening of sharing information and experiences. The Black Wall Street Read More...