Black Business Association of Oregon

***The application portal for BBAO grants and programs is now OPEN!*** From October 1 through October 31, majority Black-owned, for-profit businesses in Portland can apply for our open grant and program cycle! Grant recipients and program participants will be notified by November 15th. On our website, you can access the previously recorded information session (frequently asked questions included) and apply for a grant specific to technology, inventory, emergency, direct technical assistance, or the business credit and tax preparation programs. >>>Apply today: https://lnkd.in/g5W66RXQ #BBAO #Grants #ReImagineGrant #ProsperPortland #BlackOwnedBusinesses

The inaugural Black Wealth Summit is less than ONE WEEK away! The Summit is Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 9 am-5 pm at The Evergreen PDX (618 SE ALDER ST PORTLAND, OR 97214).?The welcome and opening remarks keynote speaker is Beatrice Dixon, with special guest Olympic Medalist Allyson Felix and co-founder Wes Felix of Saysh. The Summit will showcase a variety of wealth-building strategies that Black and BIPOC families, founders, and their advocates can utilize to build wealth in this generation and strategies to preserve and create generational wealth planning. We encourage all to come and connect! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gW4V-guw #BlackWealthSummit #BBAO #BFMFund #Portland #Oregon #Entrepreneurship The BFM Fund NAMC Oregon Colas Construction Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. Shaena Grim, MBA Himalaya Rao-Potlapally

The BBAO is now offering TECH GRANTS along with inventory and emergency grants. Applications are accepted?from?October 1st to October 31st. You may apply for a grant or register for a program workshop, but please note that applicants can only apply for one grant OR?one program.?ALL applicants can apply for Direct Technical Assistance and meet with a Subject Matter Expert. Grant recipients and program participants will be notified?by November 15th! >>>Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g5W66RXQ #BBAO #Grants #Programs #BlackOwnedBusinesses #Portland #Oregon NAMC Oregon Colas Construction COR Disposal & Recycling Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. Portland Metro Chamber Partners in Diversity Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs Black United Fund of Oregon Soul District Business Association Self Enhancement, Inc.

The inaugural Black Wealth Summit: "The one-day, jam-packed meeting of minds is a rare chance to connect with nationally recognized business leaders, and get information on how to create and sustain long-term multigenerational wealth, especially for communities of color. - Oregonian Media Group. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/gVC68iaq The Summit will take place Tuesday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a happy hour co-hosted by the Black Business Association of Oregon! Only a few early bird tickets are left, so get your ticket today!? >>>Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/gW4V-guw #BlackWealthSummit #BBAO #BFMFund #Entrepreneurship #Oregon #HereisOregon The Honey Pot Company The BFM Fund Rachel Wilson Himalaya Rao-Potlapally Black United Fund Of Oregon Soul District Business Association Self Enhancement, Inc. Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs MESO Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon 1803 Fund Skanner the Newspapers NAMC Oregon Colas Construction COR Disposal & Recycling Business Impact NW Partners in Diversity Prosper Portland Portland Metro Chamber Portland State University - School of Business University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business Oregon State University College of Business

The Oregon MBDA Business Center is hosting the “Diverse Perspective: Roundtable Talks” Session on Thursday, September 26th, from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm at Abbey Creek Vineyard Winery in North Plains. This session is themed “Wine & Spirits in Business” and will feature four successful businesses sharing their journeys and triumphs. Storytelling and representation are essential to inspiring and guiding up-and-coming entrepreneurs, and this platform will foster meaningful connections through shared experiences and networking. ? More info here:?https://lnkd.in/gjbgHTuj #Entrepreneurship #Oregon #Business #Networking

(RSVP NOW) The Black Business Association of Oregon Grants and Programs is hosting a virtual information session via Zoom on September 25 at 10 a.m. Learn about the grants specific to technology, inventory, emergency, direct technical assistance, or programs like business credit and tax preparation.?Applications open October 1. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gue4HVa2 #BBAO #BlackBusinessExcellence #BusinessGrants #OregonBusinesses #Entrepreneurship #CommunitySupport Prosper Portland Partners in Diversity University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business Oregon State University College of Business Soul District Business Association Self Enhancement, Inc. Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs Portland Metro Chamber Kenyatta Trice Emmanuel Williams

(Closing soon) The deadline to apply for the Black United Fund of Oregon's Emerging Entrepreneur Program is this Friday, September 13 at 11:59 PM. The 4-5 participants selected will receive: -A stipend of up to $8,000 -Business consulting is provided by their Board of Advisors, which includes Fayanna Johnson, Wilson Nitunga, Ben Harris, and Morant McLeod. Grant Portal: https://lnkd.in/guM4tXGs #BlackUnitedFundofOregon #BBAO #Entrepreneurship #Grant #Oregon

The Pathfinder Network (TPN) is currently looking to welcome new board members to help?reach their mission: to provide systems-impacted individuals and families with the tools and support they need to be safe and thrive in our communities. If you have experience with HR, Entrepreneurship, Education & Early Childhood, Community Engagement, Lived Experience with Systems, or another area of expertise that aligns with the mission, please apply! Visit https://lnkd.in/g6PvgSYC. #BoardMember #Nonprofit #WeArePathfinders The Pathfinder Network

Registration is now open for the inaugural Black Wealth Summit 2024, a groundbreaking event dedicated to empowering our community through wealth-building strategies, essential tools, and resources. This Summit will unite diverse leaders in capital, finance, and entrepreneurship to drive economic development and foster meaningful connections. Come gain insights from top financial experts and wealth strategists, network with peers and potential business partners, and access resources tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within our community. Date: October 22, 2024? Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm? Location: The Evergreen PDX Register now: https://lnkd.in/gW4V-guw >Early Bird Tickets $99 through 9/18/2024 >General Registration $149 #BFMFund #BlackWealthSummit #BBAO #Entrepreneurship 1803 Fund Self Enhancement, Inc. Albina Vision Partners in Diversity Prosper Portland Soul District Business Association Skanner the Newspapers Portland Metro Chamber NAMC Oregon Moda Health COR Disposal & Recycling Colas Construction The BFM Fund

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