Business & Finance
Mall for Africa Sells U.S. Cars to Customers in Nigeria
By Stacy M. Brown,NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Mall for Africa, an award-winning patented e-commerce platform, announced that it will add cars from the United States the long list of items that it sells. The company said it will sell American made cars to its customers in Nigeria, effective immediately, with plans to expand to 16…
Read MoreNatalie Madeira Cofield Named 2018 Advocate of the Year by Minority Business Development Agency
The Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce has named Natalie Madeira Cofield, entrepreneur, philanthropist and economic activist as the recipient of the 2018 Advocate of the Year Award. The agency’s Advocate of the Year Award is presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated significant accomplishment in advocating minority business…
Read MoreNorth Charleston’s 1 On 1 Barbershop Sets the Golden Standard
By Patrice Smith Quintin Washington opened 1 On 1 Barbershop three years ago and along with innovative haircuts he provides a comforting atmosphere. “That’s what sets my shop apart. I want my clients, of all ethnic groups, to feel like they are at home. I communicate with my clients on a personal level and try…
Read MoreSC State Business Students Win First Place at National Black MBA Competition
SC State University students in the School of Business won a $15,000 first place prize, claiming victory over several other distinguished colleges and universities in the 2018 National Black MBA Association’s Undergraduate Case Competition, which convened Sept. 26-28 in Detroit, Michigan. The SC State team won third place at the competition in 2016 and second…
Read MoreBlack Professionals to Mix and Mingle Around Downtown Charleston During the Entrepreneurs Who Eat Restaurant Crawl
By Damion Smalls Amongst various other professional ventures, Kimberly Bowman helms Exquisite Enterprises, which is hosting its latest Entrepreneurs Who Eat event Monday, October 29. The intrepid 2010 Burke High valedictorian created the networking series to give business professionals and owners the opportunity to take time away from the everyday grind for some much needed…
Read MoreKrystal Klear Productions Announces North Charleston October Events
Krystal Klear Productions presents The Entrepreneurial Kickback (TEK): The Business Brunch Edition on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Lightroom Studios (2070 Northbrook Blvd., Suite A5, North Charleston, SC 29406). Attendees will receive refreshment, networking opportunities, business information from other business owners, and relaxation. The overall purpose of this event is for entrepreneurs…
Read MoreBlack North Charleston Teen Becomes Youngest Store Owner in Northwoods Mall
Jordan Jackson is the owner of Birch & Pen Boutique in the Northwoods Mall. He is taking the fashion industry and business world by storm. Just 19 years old, Jordan just closed the deal to open his first retail store location. Birch & Pen will open its doors to the public on Thursday, November 1…
Read MoreUAW Leader on Civil Rights and Black Labor
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Much is known about many aspects of the history of the civil rights movement in America. However, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America provided one of the least often heralded but most essential roles in the movement’s success. Better known as…
Read MoreVeteran-owned Essential Medical Supplies, LLC Keeps Wallets and Wellness in Mind
By Damion Smalls Essential Medical Supplies, LLC (EMS) was established in September 2017 by Samuel Brown CW3, U.S. Army veteran and information technology entrepreneur. The Mississippi native who now calls the Lowcountry home has found another way to serve the public with morality and goodwill: providing durable medical equipment options for those suffering from diabetes.…
Read MoreCity of Charleston to Host Its Third Short Term Rental Application Workshop
In concert with the ongoing short term rental enforcement efforts, the city of Charleston will host its third open house Short Term Rental Application Workshop where citizens can meet with city staff to review the process of applying for Short Term Rental permits under the new ordinance. The workshop will be held on Thursday, October…
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