On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration's Great Lakes Regional Administrator Rob Scott (2nd from right) made several stops in Milwaukee to visit businesses assisted by SBA economic relief programs and the SBA's Program for Investment in Micro-entrepreneurs (PRIME) grants. One of those entrepreneurs who has been helped by the grant is Jason … [Read more...] about SBA regional administrator to meet Milwaukee Micro-entrepreneurs
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Billy Sims BBQ celebrates first anniversary in West Bend
Heisman Trophy legend and former Detroit Lion pro football star Billy Sims, founder of Billy Sims BBQ, celebrated the restaurant’s first year in Wisconsin. Sims operates a family casual style restaurant at 1442 W. Washington St., West Bend, Wisconsin. Now in its 15th year, Billy Sims BBQ franchise chain ranks as the third largest black-owned barbecue chain in the U.S., … [Read more...] about Billy Sims BBQ celebrates first anniversary in West Bend
Comcast Corporation promotes Dalila Wilson-Scott to Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Comcast Corporation announced on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 it has promoted Dalila Wilson-Scott to Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Comcast Corporation, reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian L. Roberts. Effective Friday, October 9, 2020, Ms. Wilson-Scott will oversee all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities for the corporation. … [Read more...] about Comcast Corporation promotes Dalila Wilson-Scott to Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Hip Hop One Stop celebrates grand opening
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Hip Hop One Stop celebrated its grand opening at 7516 W. Appleton Avenue. The store, which is the vision of owner Rodney Fisher (upper photo, center), boasts a wide variety of apparel, snacks, groceries, cleaning products, classic bulk candy and much more. The store is open Tuesdays thru Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. … [Read more...] about Hip Hop One Stop celebrates grand opening
UpStart Kitchen opens in 7th District
On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Prism EDC was pleased to announce the opening of a new 7th District project, UpStart Kitchen. UpStart Kitchen is located at 4323 W. Fond du Lac Ave., and is an incubator for entrepreneurs who want to grow or start their own food-oriented business. The kitchen offers affordable, stateof- the-art, commercial kitchen space, including a large walk-in … [Read more...] about UpStart Kitchen opens in 7th District
SBA presents the 2020 Minority Small Business Champion Award
On Thursday, September 10, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) presented its annual Minority Small Business Champion Award to Diamond Discs International President Ugo Nwagbaraocha at Diamond Discs International offices, 9300 W. Heather Ave. Ugo is not only the President of the National Association of Minority Contractors- Wisconsin and Chairman of the Business … [Read more...] about SBA presents the 2020 Minority Small Business Champion Award
Despite challenges, King Drive looks to have a bright future
While many businesses continue to struggle due to the coronavirus pandemic, Deshea Agee, Executive Director of the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District (BID) #8, is using his unique skillsets to help ensure that businesses in his district not only survive the pandemic, but thrive. Agee, who has headed the King Drive BID for more than four years, is optimistic … [Read more...] about Despite challenges, King Drive looks to have a bright future
Second stimulus check for $1,200? $2,000? What the proposals may mean for you
What we know about a second stimulus package and the possibility of another wave of direct payments for Americans. Another coronavirus rescue package to help keep the US economy from plunging even deeper into recession is inching closer to reality, and a second stimulus check could very well be part of it. The question remains: How much of an IRS payment could you … [Read more...] about Second stimulus check for $1,200? $2,000? What the proposals may mean for you
Magic Johnson offers $100 million in loans to minority businesses
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard and team president Earvin “Magic” Johnson announced his life insurance company will provide $100 million for women- and minority-owned small businesses as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Johnson, the owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, will partner with MBE Capital Partners, a Latino-owned … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson offers $100 million in loans to minority businesses
The hotel industry, like so many others, is doing everything it can to stay viable during the COVID-19 pandemic
In Milwaukee, hotels like the Iron Horse, Potowatomi and the Pfister, all closed early on in the pandemic. They're not alone. Trish Pugal, interim CEO of the Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association said at the start of the pandemic, 18,000 hotel and lodging employees were furloughed. She said that number likely has increased significantly. "Approximately 40 percent … [Read more...] about The hotel industry, like so many others, is doing everything it can to stay viable during the COVID-19 pandemic