Business
Jabil to Build New Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida
February 12, 2018 -
Jabil will expand operations at its current site at Roosevelt Boulevard and Dr.
Martin Luther King Street North via a partnership with the City of St. Petersburg. “Jabil has been committed to St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area for 30 years,” said Jabil CEO
Mark Mondello. “The new cam... Read more
Philadelphia Eagles players are already boycotting Trump White House visit
After winning the Super Bowl on Sunday night, the Philadelphia Eagles are now set to visit the White House to celebrate their victory. But not all of the Eagles are going. On Monday, safety Malcolm Jenkins told CNN, “I personally do not anticipate attending.” Defensive end Chris Long, who boycotted last year’s White House visit with the Patriots, said he p... Read more
Black Lottery Winner Invests Winnings Into Rebuilding Fla. Black Business Community
November 13, 2017 - After winning millions in a lottery jackpot, a Florida man has decided to use his money to revive a district once known for thriving black businesses. “This commitment that I feel, that I have to go to that community and put my money where my mouth is,” explained Miguel Pilgram.
According to Black Enterprise, in 2010, Pilgram, a Memphis, Tenn., native, won $52 ... Read more
Black-Owned Car Manufacturer to Take on Major International Brands
September 27, 2017 - Black entrepreneurs have long had success in the car industry as dealers and suppliers, but few have made it far enough to become an actual car manufacturer. But Kwadwo Safo Jr, CEO of Kantanka Group, is defying the odds! Based in Accra, Ghana, his car company is already producing more than 100 vehicles each month. Visit www.blog.blackbusiness.org for full article. ... Read more
How The Richest Black American And His Billionaire Partner Became Top Philanthropists
March 9, 2018 - Every year around Thanksgiving and Christmas, billionaire Robert Smith and his wife, Hope Dworaczyk, invite a group of 30 former foster children to their Colorado ranch to spend the holidays with their family. The gesture is rooted in Smith’s days at Cornell University, where he met a former foster kid who was looking for a place to stay on campus during winter break because s... Read more
Colin Kaepernick tweets that he wants to join Diddy in buying the Panthers
December 27, 2017 - Just a few weeks ago, Diddy was saying he wanted to buy the entire NFL. That, of course, was never realistic, but with the Carolina Panthers suddenly up for sale, you’d have to think the rapper/entrepreneur would be interested, right? Actually, Diddy has a two-part plan in mind: Buy the Panthers, then sign Colin Kaepernick. When he learned of Diddy’s p... Read more
Meet the 29-Year Old Entrepreneur Who Spike Lee Wants to Work With
January 3, 2018 - Chad Sanders, a 29-year old tech entrepreneur and rising star, is partnering up with Spike Lee for a new TV series inspired by no other than himself. The series entitled Archer is a sociological thriller with a pinch of dark comedy that revolves around the life of a character described as a "young black Zuckerberg." Visit www.blackbusiness.org for full article.... Read more
Congratulations to Delquanda S Turner for acceptance to USF Ph.D. Program in Educational Leadership
November 30, 2017 - MAKING MOVES: Congratulations to Delquanda S Turner for acceptance to USF Ph.D. Program in Educational Leadership. The St Pete native and mother of 2 is currently employed as Community Engagement Officer for the Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete. ... Read more
Florida's local shops see holiday boom as malls struggle
November 28, 2017 - As some of the state’s shopping malls struggle, many of Florida’s neighborhood shopping districts are experiencing a renaissance. Business district leaders, shop owners and real estate professionals say crowds are flocking to more eclectic collection of retailers and shops. More from the Orlando Sentinel. Visit www.floridatrend.com for full article.
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APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: FIGHTING CHANCE FUND
Applications for the City's new Fighting Chance Fund are available starting today, April 9 at 8 a.m.
To provide relief to small businesses impacted by local COVID-19 orders, the City of St.... Read more