POWER 100 2022: THE COMPLETE LIST
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Women of Distinction 2022: Regina Hairston, African-American Chamber of Commerce
Women of Distinction 2022: Regina Hairston, African-American Chamber of Commerce Read the complete article at: Philly Business Journal
Black mayors met in Philadelphia to map a path toward economic parity
Last year, we invited Black mayors from across the country, regional business and community leaders and business owners to Philadelphia for an inaugural discussion about the unique challenges that Black…
African American Chamber hosts annual Black mayors roundtable
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware (AACC) hosted its second annual National Convening of Black Mayors roundtable Thursday at WHYY studios. Mayors from across…
Divas Cleaning Services helps busy working families clean up
Six years ago, when Charise N. Wilson found herself in between jobs, she decided to start a business, so she invested $500 to buy cleaning supplies and create a limited…
AACC Member Tiffany Green and her son Dillion Gamble Build a Local Beverage Brand with Good Vibes
Tiffany Green has evolved from selling fruit-infused beverages out of a car trunk to having her brand carried by a major supermarket retailer. She recently formed a deal with Brown’s…
AACC Member Sulaiman Rahman speaks with CJ on SUNrise
AACC Member Sulaiman Rahman is changing the game for others who are underrepresented in the business world. As the founder and CEO of organizations DiverseForce, P4 Hub, and UPPN (BBEx…
Pound Cake Heaven Celebrates 10 years
If the bright pink building doesn’t lure you into Pound Cake Heaven in Kensington, the sweet smell wafting from it will. At Pound Cake Heaven, Pamela Thornton is the keeper…
Coded by Kids Launches Pitch Competition
Coded by Kids launched a new pitch competition for early-stage Philadelphia startups with underrepresented founders. The nonprofit’s pitch competition is designed to secure funding for underrepresented founders who may not…
Chamber president highlights goals for 2022
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware has made helping businesses build generational wealth one of its priorities for 2022. “Our priority is and will…
[PITCH COMPETITION] ONRAMP: STIMULATE YOUR START-UP
ABOUT THE SESSION (Please note, this is a Hybrid session meaning you can join us in-person or virtually. Proof of full vaccination and masks are required to attend in-person.) The…
Power Shifts: The 76 Most Influential People in Philadelphia (ft. Regina Hairston)
There are two types of influence in Philadelphia. There are the people who have worked their way to the top of their fields, who pull all the levers and know…
Entrepreneur wants bridal boutique to be a memorable experience
Deborah Collins was inspired to open a bridal boutique after she started her own wedding blog several years ago. The Delaware County native opened The Dress Matters in 2014. She…
2021 AL DÍA 40 Under Forty Honoree: Teresa M. Lundy
The second annual AL DÍA 40 Under Forty event will serve to highlight and showcase some of the most diverse and impactful young professionals across the Philadelphia region. At the…
Gynger Tea House’s flavorful blends are both good, and good for you
Local entrepreneur Felicia Harris-Williams has just launched her own tea business sourcing from organic tea farms from around the world. Harris-Williams took a holistic approach to tea after a 2015…
Local firm builds bridges between government officials and community members
Mustafa Rashed often wondered why there was of lack of African American-owned government relations firms in a majority minority city like Philadelphia. So he stepped up to help fill the…
Black businesses and communities deserve intentional investment
Marginalization and systematic racism are built into the way our region does business. For so many Americans, the conviction of Derek Chauvin for George Floyd’s murder is met with great…
Help Build The Black Economy
100 years after the massacre on Tulsa’s Black Wall Street, the head of Philly’s African American Chamber of Commerce calls on all of us to ensure Black businesses—and their communities—thrive…
Entrepreneur helps professional women develop a powerful presence
Bridgett Battles thrives on empowering professional women by helping them enhance their personal appearance. Despite the pandemic challenges, she’s seen an uptick in corporate clients and speaking engagements as many…
Regina A. Hairston named AACC president and CEO
A new leader is slated to head the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Effective Jan. 5, Regina A. Hairston will become the organization’s president…
Entrepreneur uses web design as a way to help others
A local website designer is using his talents to help nonprofits and small businesses amplify their goals. Garron Gibbs, the founder of TwoG Marketing, LLC, was inspired to pursue entrepreneurship…
Black and Mobile Is Philly’s New Delivery Service for Black-Owned Restaurants
David Cabello dropped out of Shippensburg University’s College of Business in 2016. He was there to learn science of business, to maybe start a black-owned business of his own, or…
In Philadelphia, a Comic Book Store Dedicated to Diversity
In the historically working-class Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, just a few minutes northeast of landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, a unique literary destination has blossomed. Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, which has…
Entrepreneur enjoys planning fundraisers for nonprofit organizations
Felicia D. Harris enjoys fusing her passion for marketing with an expertise in planning fundraisers. She leads HiTouch Enterprises, a full-service strategic communications company specializing in offering branding, fundraising, event…