BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE TO GET PPP LOANS – Deadline to apply March 31, 2021 Nationwide BlackNews.com (January 13, 2021) — The Paycheck Protection Program has reopened with more than $280…

Proof Incubator Launches Knoxville-area Restaurant Recovery Program  The virtual program, a collaborative effort made possible by numerous Knoxville-area organizations, empowers restaurant owners and operators with the knowledge and resources to maneuver through,…

CAPTION: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs (R) interviewed SEEED Knox Executive Dir. Stan Johnson, for the small business Community Connection series. Community Connection Series Features SEEED Knox. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 2020) —…

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Dr. Dionne Mahaffey, founder of Culture Greetings, a woman-led and Black-owned greeting card company, announces the launch of a new print-to-store integration partnership with Walgreens. Through the technology integration with the…

CARES Act Consultants offer free guidance with Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, and Restaurant Management. Knoxville Small Business Development Center is still teaching. Virtual specialized consulting services in marketing, human resources, accounting, and…

Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase and Advancing Black Pathways, will host the Minority Merchant Event series – a 2-day virtual event to educate, empower, and promote Black female founders…

Inspired by “The Greenbook” by Victor Hugo Green’s Negro Motorist Guide, Black travelers can again have a resource that collectively lists Black-owned businesses, neighborhoods, and online communities in every country and connect…

The world’s first 24-hour virtual coworking community with built-in video conferencing has attracted the attention of ABC’s “Shark Tank”, Robert Herjavec, as well as celebrities and influencers seeking an alternative platform to…

Members of the Board of Trustees serve one or two consecutive 4-year terms that begin in January. The application deadline is September 29th. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (September 14, 2020) – Knoxville College is…

The State of Tennessee is issuing business relief payments through the Tennessee Business Relief Program to small businesses for costs incurred as a result of mandatory business closures. It’s worth your time to…

Monica Smith-Albright, new Director of YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center. The Phyllis Wheatley Center in East Knoxville is the central facility for all of the YWCA’s youth programs throughout East Tennessee. Smith-Albright will lead…

Magnolia Ave. restaurants recently down by 3. Knoxville, TN (Aug. 21, 2020) – Potential COVID-19 exposure caused Pizza Palace, at 3132 E. Magnolia Ave., to close early on Thursday. The business posted…

Nationwide (July 2020) Companies owned by Black women represent the largest-growing businesses in the U.S. In addition, there are hundreds of organizations that help Black women in America, doing work that directly…

“Sales Spike For 1st Black Woman-Owned Syrup Brand After Aunt Jemima Was Removed From Shelves”  Nationwide (July 2020) – Michele is not new to the industry. She began manufacturing her specialty breakfast…

The Temporary Use of Outdoor Seating for Restaurant Dining permit is a way to support local restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary permit will give local restaurants a chance to increase…

CAN YOUR BUSINESS USE UP TO $10,000 THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY BACK? You can apply for a grant – free working capital. The application process is time sensitive. All applications must…

(June 2, 2020) -Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, cabinet members, and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced a new relief program for Tennessee businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tennessee Business Relief…

CAPTION: A peek of what’s inside of Discount Wigs, Hair and Beauty Supply store. To see more visit them at 2119 E. Magnolia Ave. in East Knoxville.   By Patricia Williams Discount…

The University of Tennessee Knoxville Tyvi Small has been named as the vice chancellor for diversity and engagement at the University of Knoxville. Small will report to the chancellor and serve on…

By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (May 2020) – East Knoxville eateries are gradually emerging from the coronavirus shutdown, while practicing sanitation, social distancing, limited seating, or drive-up service. For your safety, protective…

Knoxville Association of Women Executives Accepting Nominations of Notable Woman for the 2020 Lucy Webb Gibson Award through August 2020. CAPTION: Past recipients of the KAWE Notable Woman Award include Knoxville’s first…

From now until the end of May, no matter what plan you’re on, be assured that you’ll continue to have the smartphone data you need and not be charged for any overages….

Business Soul food chef added a grocery store to his restaurant to provide healthy and locally sourced foods to a community that is in a food desert. HOUSTON, TX, (April 2020) –…

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET – ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS TENNESSEE Declaration 16375 (Disaster: TN-00119) Incident: CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) occurring: January 31, 2020 & continuing All counties within the State of Tennessee;…

TN Craft Brewers Guild Requests Assistance From Governor Lee. Metropolitan Nashville Beer Permit Board Adopts Emergency Regulations for Delivery and Curbside Service of Beer.   NASHVILLE, TN (March 20, 2020) – The…