National Preparedness Month: Empowering Small Business Resilience Through The R4R Program

Corporate Citizenship Center
September 20, 2023
Small Business Owners
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This month marks National Preparedness Month, which reminds us all to prepare for disasters and emergencies of all kinds. It’s especially pertinent this year as we face uncharacteristic and unpredictable weather patterns, with impacts of wildfires, hurricane season, and severe storms impacting communities across the U.S. and the globe.
Sydney Lewis
Disaster Response
Entrepreneurship

Building Stronger Communities Through Black-owned Businesses

Corporate Citizenship Center
March 23, 2023
Phyllis Calderon, Shaykara Webster, Yvonne Eloisebo, Leo Brownfield IV, and Arlene Donovan
The work being done through the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) is not only empowering Black entrepreneurs across the U.S., but also the communities they serve. With access to capital being a major issue, CBBB grants help to create opportunities and economic growth that benefits everyone. Now, we’re sharing the stories of the business owners directly impacted by CBBB and how they’re advocating for equal access to opportunity.
Alicia Sondberg
Economic Empowerment
Entrepreneurship

Backing Black-Owned Businesses - Today and for the Future

Corporate Citizenship Center
February 14, 2023
The U.S. Chamber Foundation's Coalition to Back Black Business (CBBB) today announced it has awarded $5,000 grants to 324 Black small business owners representing 40 states, District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, delivering on its mission to advance the long-term success and resilience of America’s Black-owned small businesses.
Shanique Streete
Corporate Citizenship
Economic Empowerment
Entrepreneurship

Making the Invisible Visible: Addressing Children’s Vision is Key to Harnessing Society’s Future Potential

Corporate Citizenship Center
November 28, 2022
Student raising hand in class
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Research suggests that 1 in 4 children in the U.S. has a vision problem—an estimated 12.1 million children. As we look to end the social impact of poor vision, we must advocate for higher level changes at the government and private sector levels. It’s clear that with so many larger societal issues linked to poor vision – like education, poverty, good health, and even gender equity – vision is a cause we must address if we are to create resilient societies. 
Kristan Gross
Corporate Citizenship
Health and Wellness

Black-Owned Small Business Apostrophe Puzzles Brings Greater Equity to the Art World

Corporate Citizenship Center
February 2, 2022
Apostrophe Puzzles
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Masden started Apostrophe Puzzles to showcase the work of contemporary artists of color in December 2019 and received a grant from the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) last year. The multi-year initiative founded in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, American Express, and the nation’s four leading Black chambers – provides critical support and immediate financial aid to Black-owned small businesses through grants, mentorship, and other resources.
Economic Empowerment
Entrepreneurship

Black-Owned Small Business Woofbowl Delivers Smiles For Dog Lovers Amid Adversity

Corporate Citizenship Center
February 2, 2022
Woofbowl
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Ron Holloway, co-owner of Woofbowl, a food truck business that specializes in nutrient-dense meals for dogs, navigates specific challenges as a small business owner amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) – a multi-year initiative founded in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, American Express, and the nation’s four leading Black chambers – helps provide opportunities for success. Since launch, the CBBB has distributed $5,000 grants to more than 1,000  Black small business owners across the country and continues to offer resources to help business owners thrive.

Economic Empowerment
Entrepreneurship

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