M’Lisa Colbert, founder of Montréal-based urban food-systems company Le Jrdn, won the $100,000 grand prize at the 2026 Melamoon National Pitch Competition. The Black-focused competition distributed $200,000 in non-dilutive funding to participating founders.[7]
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Clark Atlanta University student entrepreneur Kuan Jackson grew PERFIK CIRCO from a $230 investment into a six-figure fashion business. The brand also earned…
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Shareholders of Mechanics & Farmers Bank approved a transaction valued at more than $105 million with Optus Bank. The deal would preserve M&F’s branch network…
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The Black Chamber of Arizona announced a five-year strategy focused on connecting diverse suppliers with public agencies and private buyers through Impact AZ.…
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100 Black Men of Eastern New York partnered with the New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce at a November 4 networking event. The…
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