Category Archives: Entrepreneurship and Mentorship

Bay Area Chef Launches Black Culinary Collective

Posted on May 5, 2021 by GFDI Team

The West Oakland collective offers community empowerment, engagement, and mentorship for emerging Black culinary entrepreneurs In partnership with the Oakland Black Business Fund (OBBF) and Oakstop Alliance, Bay Area business owner Reign Free has launched the Black Culinary Collective to provide a creative, collaborative, and … Continue reading →

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Hennessy Announces $1MM Acceleration Fund to Champion Next Generation of Black Entrepreneurs

Posted on April 3, 2021 by GFDI Team

  New “Never Stop Never Settle Society” Debuts During the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on BET with UNINTERRUPTED “Dear Destiny” Creative Featuring Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist Nas Hennessy, the world’s best-selling cognac, today unveils the “Never Stop Never Settle … Continue reading →

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City Brew Tours Awards Three 2021 Scholarship Recipients

Posted on March 6, 2021 by GFDI Team

City Brew Tours (CBT), an award-winning curator of craft beer tours and experiences in North America, has awarded its 2021 Talent on Tap Scholarships to three women with unique backgrounds who are devoted to furthering their beer education. The Talent … Continue reading →

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Chick-fil-A Opens Applications for $5 Million in Nonprofit Grants

Posted on March 5, 2021 by GFDI Team

Black-led Nonprofits and Organizations Impacting Communities of Color Can Apply to Receive True Inspiration Awards Grants to Further Their Impact Applications are now open for the 2022 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards™ grant program. For the second year in a row, … Continue reading →

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Barefoot Celebrates and Supports Black Female Business Owners with the Return of the #WeStanForHer Campaign

Posted on February 6, 2021 by GFDI Team

Barefoot amplifies Black women’s entrepreneurial spirit by investing in and committing to providing a larger platform for Black women-owned business founders Barefoot announces the return of #WeStanForHer, a campaign launched in 2020 to celebrate and support Black women entrepreneurs. In partnership with … Continue reading →

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