Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z has reportedly made a $3 million investment in Promise, a startup company that helps state and local governments track parolees with GPS technology – and a lot of people, even some of his fans, are not happy about it.
The dust has settled and the paint is dry on the newly renovated headquarters of the Knoxville Area Urban League at 1514 E. Fifth Avenue in East Knoxville. KAUL President and CEO Phyllis Nichols and staff are hosting a Holiday Open House from 4-6 pm, Wednesday, Dec., 12. The 2.6 million dollar conversion of the…
Local entrepreneurs earn $15,000 from KAUL Business Pitch Contests Randy Boyd, founder, and chairman of Radio Systems Corporation presented checks totaling $15,000 to Audrey Wrushen and Sherene Jacobs, winners of two business pitch contests offered annually by the Knoxville Area Urban League. Boyd…
(NASHVILLE, TN) This month Roots Hair & Beauty opened to much fanfare and is the first Black-owned beauty supply store in Nashville, Tennessee, according to reports. “We are proud to be the first, and hopefully we won’t be the last,” said Sam Tisdale, the owner. The company has two successful locations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The amount…
A much-needed venue for hosting almost any occasion is available in East Knoxville. The Tribe of Judah Event Center at 4101 Holston Dr., next to Honey Rock Thrift Store, is hosting a Community Open House from 3-7 pm, Weds., March 27, 2019. The complex offers over 5,000sq. ft., that can accommodate 250 seated or…
How he got started Chris, who was once homeless, started off as a car salesman at a local dealership in Arizona. After 2 years of saving up his money, he was able to pay for the tuition needed to attend the Automotive Dealership Institute in Phoenix. After completing 4 weeks of training, he then started…
Opportunity for All Entrepreneurs to Increase Their Footprint in Government Contracting As a part of the Drive 8(a) effort, the SBA Tennessee District Office is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Business Development Academy. This opportunity is cosponsored by the Nashville Business Incubation Center and SBA. The event is being held on Wednesday, May 8,…