Coalition to Back Black Businesses Enhancement Grant is sponsored by Coalition to Back Black Businesses. Awards grants to enhance the resilience and success of Black-owned small businesses.

Coalition to Back Black Businesses | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Site search Enter your search query Submit Coalition to Back Black Businesses The Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) was a multi-year initiative to support small businesses as a means of assisting the communities they serve as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and chart a path forward.

Small businesses are critical parts of communities – the strength of these businesses is essential to the vibrancy of their communities. The CBBB was established in September 2020 by American Express, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the National Black Chamber of Commerce, National Business League, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., and Walker’s Legacy.

These partners worked together to provide over $14 million in grants, mentoring/coaching, and resources to empower small businesses in economically distressed communities. business owners received grants Supporting Small Businesses The Coalition to Back Black Businesses was a grant making initiative to provide immediate financial assistance and long-term support for America’s small businesses.

These funds helped business owners cover important expenses like marketing and advertising, expanding inventory, and paying rent. Kymme Williams-Davis, Owner, Bushwick Grind Cafe Enhancement Grant Recipients $25,000 Enhancement Grant The most promising and innovative small businesses from the program were awarded a $25,000 enhancement grant to further solidify their resilience and long-term success.

This grant helped these businesses develop a stronger online presence, relocate to a larger physical space, increase marketing efforts, and more.

Kymme Williams-Davis, Owner, Bushwick Grind Cafe Kimberly Smith, Owner, Eighth+Kin Jimmie Kimbrough, Owner, Epic Black Car LLC Crystal Render, Owner, Magnificent Morsels Catering Nicole Antoinette Smith, Owner, Nicole Antoinette Consulting Tameka Payton, Owner, Psychometric Solutions, LLC Adreannia Marie, Owner, Sandwich Goat Inc. Ayodeji Adeoye, Owner, Sky Shield LLC Chinyere Hunter, Owner, Success Adult Day Healthcare Center Torrence Mack, Owner, TDM Technologies Intl LLC Neubia Harris, Owner, The Law Office of Neubia L.

Harris, PLLC Valour Taylor Cobbins, Owner, The Bread and Butter Shoppe Kenzel Fallen, Owner, Three Keys Coffee Martina Holley, Owner, Tina’s Tax Service LLC Destiny Brewton, Owner, A House Called Hue LLC Mandi Masden, Owner, Apostrophe Puzzles Ernest Gass, Owner, Ballersworld Kesha Aycock, Owner, Catering By Design LLC Stephen Thompson, Owner, Focus Lawn Care & Landscaping Che Raquel Ward, Owner, Hurt and Healing Behavioral Health and Wellness April Harris, Owner, Keeping You Sweet Lisette Lavergne, Owner, Lisette Lavergne Law PC Nekia Hattley, Owner, My Daddy’s Recipes LLC Phillip Hall, Owner, Panoramic Learning Academy, LLC Perry Petit Beau, Owner, Petit Beau-ty & Grooming Company Artika Tyner, Owner, Planting People Growing Justice LLC Aimee Parker, Owner, Precision Media and Designs Tammy Brownlee, Owner, Prime Proposal Group, Inc. Kate and Michael Shelby, Owners, Shelby Technology Solutions LaTonya Mister, Owner, SOW & REAP Physical Therapy, LLC Bupe Mulenga, Owner, Stephens Southern Delights Tina White, Owner, Tina’s Tires LLC Ronald Holloway, Owner, Woofbowl LLC Bronwyn Morgan, Owner, Xeo Air Melanie Lacour, Owner, Alexandria Primary Care Clinic Dennis Talbert, Chief Visionary Officer, Be-Moor Radio, L3C C.

Anthony Parker, Owner, Elk City Auto Spa Virginia Sharp, Co-owner, Daemarii’s Unique Boutique, LLC Tiffany Norde, Owner, Dancing with the Nordés Najee Ellerbe, Owner, Everybody’s Juice Caryn Clopton, Chief Executive Officer, Excel Cleaning Services Deandre Wade, Owner, Fresh Sportswear Goldman Jackson, Jr., Owner/Operator, Genesis Printing Co.

, Inc. Nancy Brewington, Founder, Hands N Harmony Sean Harness, Founder, Harness Innovation Bernie January Jr., Creative Director/Senior Designer, Heartsleeve Shantelle Brown, Owner and Operator, Hope Pharmacy, Inc. Catherine Mukes, Owner and Leader, Impact 4 Change, PLLC Cecilia Webb, Founder, Keeping It Clean Laverne Bowen, Founder, Julia Lynn Productions, Inc. Mary L.

Webber, Owner, L&R Human Resource Consulting, LLC Kim Roxie, Founder & CEO, LAMIK Beauty Tarsha Scovens, Owner, Let’s Go Outdoors Melissa Hyles, Owner, Oak Tree Financial and Tax Services Christina Rosenthal, Owner/CEO, Paradigm Dental Center Thomas McMillan, President, TBM Logistics, Inc. Jessica Ogonor, Founder, The Suite Service Tonnie Rozier, Owner, Tonnie’s Minis Delores Williams Salley, Owner, 4II4 Fashionz, LLC Here's a snapshot of the impact CBBB has had on small businesses, how they used the grant, and insights on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Check out our impact reports from 2021 and 2020 cohorts for more information. Creating a Workforce of Innovators Phillip Hall, executive director of Panoramic Learning Academy (PLA), is committed to each child's learning development, with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, as well as social skills. Learn how PLA is making long-lasting impacts in the community.

Stationary Bikes That Foster Community: A Look at Harlem Cycle Harlem Cycle, a boutique indoor cycling studio based in New York City, was founded on the belief that everyone should have equal access to wellness. During the pandemic, owner and founder Tammeca Rochester pivoted her business to meet the needs of her community and stay afloat.

Coalition to Back Black Businesses Awards $25,000 Grants to 14 Black-Owned U.S. Small Businesses The Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) today announced it has awarded $25,000 enhancement grants to 14 Black small business owners across the U.S. to support their growth and long-term success.

Building Stronger Communities Through Black-owned Businesses The work being done through the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) is not only empowering Black entrepreneurs across the U.S., but also the communities they serve. With access to capital being a major issue, CBBB grants help to create opportunities and economic growth that benefits everyone.

Now, we’re sharing the stories of the business owners directly impacted by CBBB and how they’re advocating for equal access to opportunity.

Backing Black-Owned Businesses - Today and for the Future The U.S. Chamber Foundation's Coalition to Back Black Business (CBBB) today announced it has awarded $5,000 grants to 324 Black small business owners representing 40 states, District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, delivering on its mission to advance the long-term success and resilience of America’s Black-owned small businesses.

Coalition to Back Black Businesses Awards $1. 6 Million in Grants to More Than 300 Black Small Business Owners Nationwide The Coalition to Back Black Business (CBBB) today announced it has awarded $5,000 grants to 324 Black small business owners representing 40 states, District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, delivering on its mission to advance the long-term success and resilience of America’s Black-owned small businesses.

4 Small Business Owners Share Top Challenges They’re Facing Today Hear from Black small business owners on how the current economic climate has impacted their companies as they navigate this challenging time.

Applications Now Open for the Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022-23 Grant Program The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and American Express today announced that the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) is now accepting applications for its 2022-23 grant program, which will provide $5,000 grants to 272 Black-owned small businesses to help them meet critical needs and invest in long-term growth.

Creating a Workforce of Innovators: A Look at the Panoramic Learning Academy Phillip Hall, executive director of PLA, is committed to each child's learning development, with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, as well as social skills. Learn how Panoramic Learning Academy is making long-lasting impacts in the community.

Coalition to Back Black Businesses Awards $25,000 Grants to 20 Black-Owned Small Businesses The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced that the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) has awarded 20 Black-owned small businesses from CBBB’s 2021 grant program an additional $25,000 enhancement grant to support their growth and long-term success.

Embracing a New Vision: A Look at the Nomadic Lifestyle Unoma Haus Offers Vaughn Dabney, founder and CEO of Unoma Haus, has a mission to redefine what home means. He views the van conversion company as an avenue to building a network of community spaces for adventure seekers wanting to experience a nomadic lifestyle.

Stationary Bikes That Foster Community: A Look at Harlem Cycle Harlem Cycle, a boutique indoor cycling studio based in New York City, was founded on the belief that everyone should have equal access to wellness. This past year, the spin studio was awarded a $5,000 grant by the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) to support this growing community of riders.