The Black Business Alliance

06/01/2026

📢 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): ACCOUNTING & AUDIT SERVICES

The Black Business Alliance (BBA) is seeking proposals from qualified accounting firms and CPAs to provide accounting support and conduct our annual financial audit for Fiscal Year 2025.

As a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Black-owned businesses grow, scale, and build generational wealth, we recognize that strong financial systems and accountability are critical to our mission and long-term sustainability.

We are looking for a partner with experience in:
✅ Nonprofit accounting and audits
✅ Grant-funded organizations
✅ Financial reporting and compliance
✅ Internal controls and financial best practices
✅ Mission-driven organizations

The selected firm will support BBA's commitment to transparency, stewardship, and organizational excellence as we continue to expand our impact across Connecticut.

📄 Please review the attached RFP for full details, qualifications, and submission requirements.

📅 Proposal Deadline: June 12, 2026

Questions may be directed to:
Anne-Marie Knight
Executive Director
Black Business Alliance

Please share this opportunity with qualified accountants, CPA firms, and nonprofit financial professionals in your network.

05/29/2026

Registration is now open for the Commercial Lease Ready™ Course!

If you’re preparing to move your business into a storefront, office, studio, or commercial space, this course will help you understand the leasing process, ask the right questions, and prepare with confidence.

Designed for busy entrepreneurs, the course includes practical sessions, hybrid flexibility, interactive Q&A, and tools you can use right away.

Space is limited.

Register today: https://share.hsforms.com/18dygk16ZTRWm6EOGKAM5MQsbd5e

Your business belongs here. Let’s get you ready.

05/19/2026

Commercial leasing comes with its own language, and if you don’t understand the terms, it can be hard to know what you’re really agreeing to.

NNN. CAM. Buildout. Tenant Improvements. Personal Guarantees.

These are just a few of the terms business owners may come across when preparing to move into a commercial space.

BBA will help entrepreneurs understand the language, ask better questions, and prepare to move with more confidence.

Registration opens soon.

Your business belongs here. Let’s get you ready.

05/15/2026

A commercial lease can either help your business grow or create challenges you didn’t see coming.

Many entrepreneurs sign leases without fully understanding:
• hidden costs
• repair responsibilities
• zoning issues
• negotiation opportunities
• long-term obligations

That’s exactly why we created our new Commercial Lease Ready™ program.

Before you sign anything, make sure you’re informed.

Stay tuned for the launch! Registration drops soon!

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

You’ve built your business from home, online, at pop-ups, or through hustle and determination…

But how do you know when you’re REALLY ready for a storefront?

Too many entrepreneurs sign leases without understanding hidden costs, lease terms, landlord negotiations, and zoning issues.

That’s why BBA created the Commercial Lease Ready™ Course.

✔ 6 sessions over 3 weeks
✔ Hybrid (New London + Zoom)
✔ Practical, hands-on learning
✔ Walk away with your own Lease-Ready Package

Starts May 30. Stay tuned for more info!

05/04/2026

We’re thrilled to be a promotional partner for Beyond Business As Usual 2026. Don’t miss this one day summit bringing together CT’s entrepreneurs and changemakers on May 7th.

Secure your spot:
resetco.org/bbau

04/30/2026

A quick stop at Bloom 💐✨
They’re creating all the floral magic for the Crown Gathering & Tea 👑

Trust us… it’s going to be beautiful 🌸

04/28/2026

Did you need another reason to come to the Crown Gathering & Tea? 👀👑 We’re raffling off prizes… and this is one of them 💐

✨ A $500 spa gift card to the Ritz-Carlton ✨

🎟 Get your ticket now — you don’t want to miss this link in bio

04/16/2026

Sammy Rivera, owner of Budget Transmission - and a few other ventures - shared good story of growing up broke, but having a dream and determination. He spoke about the value of good customer service. I love that eventually he brought out the transition company that he first started working in (as a part time job)…and the owner worked for him! Congratulations, Sammy - you are an inspiration! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾