Black Businesses

Black-owned businesses are often under-supported by traditional financial institutions. We take a look at how the community can better support Black-owned businesses.

Some of America’s longest-running Black-owned businesses call Columbus, Ohio home. We’re taking a look at the history of Black-owned businesses in the city and around the country, as well as where the community of businesses stands now.

The city is committing up to $175,000 to the Chamber of Commerce to expand the “Urban Business Connection,” a program that started in 2020.

Some of America’s longest-running Black-owned businesses call Columbus, Ohio home. We’re taking a look at the history of Black-owned businesses in the city and around the country, as well as where the community of businesses stands now

Some of America’s longest running Black-owned businesses call Columbus, Ohio home. We’re taking a look at the history of Black-owned businesses in the city and around the country, as well as where the community of businesses stands now.

Black entrepreneurs have long faced challenges be it getting financial capital, or discrimination in contracting. Now, the pandemic has hit them the hardest and many are trying to find ways to thrive.

Inside Bake Me Happy, Letha Pugh clears off a bench outside the kitchen where employees stir frosting and arrange cupcakes on platters. Once the pandemic…

The Central Ohio African-American Chamber of Commerce is helping several black-owned businesses pick up the pieces after being damaged during recent…