October 21, 2021

WBTV Community Conversation: Academy helps people become successful entrepreneurs

We are so excited that one of our Community Business Academy graduates, Jorieka Downey, aka Chef Jo of GRITS CLT, was featured on the latest WBTV […]
July 10, 2020

ASPIRE is Relentless in its Solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement

 Our community is very important to us. We are saddened by the continuous criminal acts people in power have created for minorities, specifically in the Black […]
April 9, 2020

Common Wealth Charlotte – General Steps for Managing Your Finances During the COVID-19 Shutdowns

This guide was taken from our friends over at Common Wealth Charlotte. For more information on their services and organization, visit here.    General Steps for Managing Your […]
October 4, 2019

Why are Small Businesses Closing?

In the last few weeks, I’ve watched as several small, black-owned businesses in Uptown Charlotte have closed their doors, including the Sports One bar, Loft and Cellar, […]