By Carla Thomas Special to The Truth What’s in a name? While many adopt the title "Black Wall Street" , the once thriving African American business district in the early 20th century, as a symbol of prosperity and empowerment, few take actionable steps to live up to that legacy. However,...
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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 p.m. The event,...
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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 surveyed feel optimistic...
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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. “The Tipping Point:...
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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 Summit – the...
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