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If more Black dollars were re-circulated in Black American communities, Black dollars would produce Black companies, help hire Black employees, support Black families and rebuild Black communities, writes Phillip Jackson, founder and chairman of the board of The Black Star Project.
Five Austin businesses received awards in the first round of funding earlier this year. The deadline to apply for the next round is Dec. 22, 2017.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford praises Austin business owners and urges banks to do a better job of supporting West Side businesses.
The seven – all located along Chicago Avenue, the “Soul City Corridor” – are receiving more than $558,000 out of $5 million being distributed citywide under the new Retail Thrive Zone program.
Malcolm Crawford, head of the Austin African American Business Networking Association, urges business owners operating along the “Soul City Corridor” on Chicago Avenue to apply for the grants because they’re located in a retail thrive zone.
The Austin African American Business Networking Association will host the event April 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 5924 W. Chicago Ave.
Share information, discuss community concerns and build relations with the police 8:30 a.m. July 27 at MacArthur’s.
Ald. Emma Mitts is sponsoring the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethel New Life. Bring a resume and dress professionally.
The next round of job training classes start next month.
