Michigan Black Business Alliance

In partnership with Michigan Black Business Alliance, we’re bringing a specially curated Sunday Communion to celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the wellness of women entrepreneurs. This transformative gathering is designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit while connecting with fellow women in business. Tickets: www.blackbizalliance.com Let’s celebrate the power of rest, renewal, and entrepreneurship together because your wellness is as vital as your work!

At the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA), we are dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap by developing programs and advocating for policies that create thriving, sustainable Black-owned businesses. Since our founding, we have grown to 1,968 members, connected businesses to over $11 million in capital, and provided vital resources, including technical assistance, cohort-based programming, and co-working spaces, to help Black businesses succeed. We invite you to join us for the State of Black Business Luncheon on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Salt + Ko in Southfield, Michigan? in the Jefferson Room. This event will bring together Michigan’s elected officials, business leaders, and key stakeholders for an important discussion on policy priorities and economic opportunities impacting Black entrepreneurs. This luncheon provides a unique opportunity to engage directly with business owners, policymakers, and community leaders while demonstrating your commitment to economic equity and business success in Michigan. We look forward to seeing you there!

?? Join us for Black Business Reunion: Social & Spades on Friday, Feb. 21! Prepare for a night filled with good vibes and great company! Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, unwind with music and enjoy classic games like Spades, UNO and Dominoes. ?? Savor delicious food and toast to the legacy of Black-owned businesses in Detroit while building meaningful connections in a lively, welcoming atmosphere at TechTown. ?? Whether you're here to network, play or simply celebrate, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present and create a brighter future together. Note: The Black Business Reunion is shifting to a social event this month. We look forward to hosting our Black Business Reunion conference at a later date this year. Stay tuned for details! The Black Business Reunion is presented by Ally and made possible with support from Black Leaders Detroit, BUILD Institute, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Detroit Means Business, Detroit Future City, Michigan Black Business Alliance, New Economy Initiative, ProsperUs Detroit and Urban Organic.

Full house at last night’s construction industry event, part of the Michigan Black Business Alliance BLK Wealth Tour. This panel of experts shared a *wealth* of information about working with building business, working with government, partnering and collaborating, building your team, and more. #equity #construction #realestatedevelopment

Thank you to everyone who made it out to the Black Construction Industry Meet Up at SpaceLab Detroit. We love when the conversation in the room is about how Black Entrepreneurs can improve and grow their businesses together. Special thank you to our panelists for sharing their knowledge and expertise ???? Lee Carter of Hamilton Anderson Associates ???? Xavier Cornelius of Sachse Construction ????Richard Hosey of Hosey Development ????Tarolyn Buckles of Onyx Enterprises, Inc ????Eze Ejelonu of Best Network Design and Associates ????Kevin Jones of City of Detroit Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department

Yesterday our President/CEO Charity Dean, Esq. spoke with WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit about the impact of DEI Rollbacks and Black Business. Check out the story here:

Behind the scenes with our President/CEO Charity Dean, Esq. and WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit here talking about impact of DEI rollbacks and Black business at The BLK Biz Hub. Tune in tonight at 6PM!

On this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by reaffirming our mission to help close the racial wealth gap. At the Michigan Black Business Alliance, we’re dedicated to creating sustainable, profitable Black-owned businesses through programs, policy advocacy, and access to economic opportunities while building trusted relationships. Dr. King’s vision reminds us that silence is not an option! Together, we’re building a future of equity, empowerment, and opportunity for Black entrepreneurs. Let’s carry Dr. King’s legacy forward by never becoming silent about things that matter! ????The BLK Biz Hub is closed January 20 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Yesterday, we kicked off Cohort 2 of our BLK Print program. Equipping Black entrepreneurs with business fundamentals that prepare them for growth! With a full class it’s an amazing reminder of how supporting Black entrepreneurs as they turn visions into reality is the work we love doing. Here’s to building profitable and sustainable Black owned businesses.

Our CEO/President Charity Dean, Esq. had the privilege of traveling to Lansing to speak on behalf of the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA) in support of?House Bill 4002, a critical step in remedying the harmful impacts of the Earned Sick Leave Act (ESTA) on small businesses. Currently, small businesses are expected to comply with the same mandates as large corporations, and that’s not equity. House Bill 4002 acknowledges these challenges and provides much-needed flexibility for small businesses to thrive without being overwhelmed by excessive compliance requirements. This bill doesn’t take away workers’ rights—it empowers us to keep our doors open, support our employees, and continue contributing to Michigan’s economic growth, without being crushed by regulations that don’t serve us. We made our voices heard today because?Black entrepreneurs deserve policies that work for us, not against us.?We will continue to advocate for legislation that empowers us to thrive, strengthens our communities, and closes the racial wealth gap for future generations. Call to Action:?Call your Michigan representative?and let them know as a member of MBBA, you support HB 4002. Your voice matters--take action today! https://lnkd.in/esvykThD