Business

Black Entrepreneur Develops New Hair Tool That Blows Away Traditional Hair Dryers

CHICAGO DEFENDER — A newly designed hair tool known as the MC Professional Hot-N-Happy Hair Tool with Secure Combs will be launched in the United States. Developed by entrepreneur Peggy Williams,…

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Uber, Lyft Drivers Make Last-Minute Push to Remain Their Own Bosses

SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — On Labor Day, Gov. Newsom voiced his support for Assembly Bill 5, a sign that the much fought-over legislation will be signed into law if the Senate votes…

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Founders Of Black-owned Natural Skincare Line Are Fed Up With Harsh Chemical-based Products

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Starting a business is never an easy undertaking. Everyone’s dream is to be successful but the inner city youth aren’t often given the tools to get there or…

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Former NFL Players Open Checkers & Rally’s across Birmingham area

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Donnell Thompson and Ron Wooten, retired NFL players, are opening a chain of Checkers & Rally’s across Alabama and doing more than giving residents a place to…

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Taste of Soul Spotlight: Malik Books

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — One of the great things about Taste of Soul (TOS) is it introduces Southern California residents to a wide array of businesses, organizations and vendors. Malik Books…

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Atlanta Hawks, State Farm unveil Gwinnett County’s first joint co-branded courts and State Farm Good Neighbor Club

ATLANTA VOICE — The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm unveiled their first full facility with new basketball courts along with the second Good Neighbor Club at Lucky Shoals Park in…

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Gary approves final plans for $400M Hard Rock Casino

CHICAGO CRUSADER — By a 9-0 vote, the council approved a deal that would allow Spectacle to move the Majestic Star casino near Interstate 80-94 and Burr Street, where it would…

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‘Matchmaker’ is a good name for Veteran Business Project

CHICAGO CRUSADER — Rather than promote veterans starting up a new business, Veteran Business Project (VBP) created its one-of-a-kind “vharmony” business matchmaking model, matching veterans looking to get into business with…

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Black Scientist/ Entrepreneur Develops New Sensual Health Supplement For Women

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Over the years, L. Renee Williams, a Black Clinical Scientist and CEO, has faced the struggles that many women face when it comes to balancing life: trying…

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Councilman Koretz not a fan of extended bar hours

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The bill, SB 58, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, would create a five-year pilot program beginning in 2022 that would allow bars to remain open…

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