Business Owner: Kimberly Thompson How would you describe your business in your own words? We are a bakery that specializes in old-fashioned cakes and pies. What industry would you consider your business? Bakery and catered desserts When did your business open? I have been in business since Read More...

Business Owner: Kristie Knighten How would you describe your business in your own words? We provide customized apparel programs to business professionals and groups. We help them embody their brand and use apparel to elevate their brand and boost their income. What industry would you consider your Read More...

Business Owner – Theodis Shelmon How would you describe your business in your own words? We install concrete for residential properties. What industry would you consider your business? Concrete installation - pouring patios, basement floors, garages etc. When did your business open? The early 80s Who started Read More...

By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter [caption id="attachment_25185" align="alignright" width="300"] Organizers of Black Wallstreet Community Development with apparel Designed by Kristi Knighten owner of KK Apparel (middle)[/caption] On Thursday June 13, The Black Wall Street Community Development hosted a Juneteenth speed funding event at TTEC at 6 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...