Greenwood Women's Business Center

06/19/2026

Celebrate freedom, culture, and economic empowerment with the new ByBlack Juneteenth Product Guide. This curated collection highlights exceptional Black-owned businesses offering products that honor the spirit of Juneteenth while making it easy to support Black entrepreneurship year-round. From food and beverages to apparel, home goods, and gifts, every purchase helps strengthen Black-owned businesses and communities nationwide. Explore the guide, discover your next favorite brand, and make your dollars count by shopping Black this Juneteenth and beyond.

Shop today at https://www.byblack.us/search/products

06/15/2026

🚗💨 New drop: The ByBlack Detroit City Guide is live!

From soul food staples to stylish boutiques and can’t-miss local spots, we’re spotlighting the Black-owned businesses that make The Motor City legendary.

Explore today at https://www.byblack.us/explore/detroit

Save it. Share it. ByBlack. 🖤

06/10/2026

The Financial Mistake Many Entrepreneurs Make 👀 Stop Mixing Business & Personal Finances!

One of the most important steps toward business success is creating clear boundaries between your personal and business finances. Join us for this practical and informative workshop designed to help entrepreneurs establish sound financial practices, protect personal assets, and position their businesses for growth.

Hosted by The Greenwood Women's Business Center in partnership with Bank of America, participants will learn the benefits of separating personal and business expenses, how to properly structure financial accounts, maintain accurate records, build business credibility, and prepare for future funding opportunities.

Whether you're just starting your business or looking to strengthen your financial operations, this workshop will provide actionable strategies to help you operate with confidence and professionalism. Register today and take a critical step toward building a stronger, more sustainable business.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR9PS405yxCOq4xbxn6AoYsvhhlbCupy-hF_uJdTMUDtpb1g/viewform

The Greenwood WBC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

06/04/2026

SBA Announces New $50 Million Grant Opportunity to Support Made in America Manufacturing, Workforce Training.

On May 6, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity offering up to $50 million in grant awards to as many as 10 eligible applicant organizations who will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow (E2G) Program. The Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative will empower qualified awardees to deliver regional support to small manufacturers in critical industries, in support of the agency’s ongoing effort to rebuild domestic supply chains, bring back American jobs, and promote industrial dominance.

The deadline to submit proposals electronically via https://www.grants.gov is June 15 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. To learn more about this grant opportunity, visit https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary For 250 years, small businesses have powered innovation, created opportunity, and strengthened local communities. Main Street Builds America – and through Freedom 250, SBA is honoring that legacy while investing in the next generation of builders, makers, ...

06/03/2026

Power 50: In Her Words is produced by USBC Media in partnership with the National Black Movie Association (NBMA) and hosted by the incredible emerging journalist, Makinna Moore.

A new USBC Media digital series spotlighting the journeys, leadership, and impact of the remarkable women of the USBC Power 50 community.

In our debut episode, Dr. ShantaQuilett Carter-Williams shares her powerful story of resilience, purpose, and transformation following two strokes and a heart attack—and how those experiences inspired her mission to empower women through health advocacy and wellness.

Watch the episode and secure your tickets to the 2026 USBC Power 50 Women of Influence Luncheon today at https://www.usbcwomenofpower.com/

05/30/2026

FINAL WEEKEND. 🚨🔥

Only 2 days remain to apply for the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative. This could be the opportunity that changes the trajectory of your business.

Funding. Mentorship. Visibility. Community.

If you qualify, apply. If you know a founder who qualifies, send this to them today.

https://famousamosingredientsforsuccess.com

Applications close June 1 at 11:59 PM PDT.

05/21/2026

Black business leaders, chamber executives, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners — join the 2026 USBC National Conference & School of Chamber Management, made possible by Google, on July 14–16, 2026 in Washington, D.C 🤩

This year’s conference is focused on the fundamentals of leadership, training, ex*****on, and advocacy — equipping attendees with practical tools, powerful connections, and strategies to advance Black economic power nationwide.

Topics include:
▪️ Chamber Leadership & Governance
▪️ Advocacy & Government Relations
▪️ AI + Technology for Small Business
▪️ Peer-to-Peer Exchange
▪️ Access to Capital Strategies

If you’re serious about building, leading, and growing, this is where you need to be.

Register today at www.usbccon.com 🎟️

05/20/2026

Building a great product is only part of the journey — scaling it successfully requires the right systems, strategy, and support. 🚀

The USBC 360 Program is designed to help product-based businesses strengthen and scale their backend operations with hands-on support in operations management, branding, customer acquisition and pooling, and financial readiness.

Whether you’re looking to streamline processes, expand your customer base, strengthen your brand presence, or position your business for sustainable growth, USBC 360 provides the tools and resources to help move your business forward.

Because scaling your business should never mean navigating growth alone. Submit your application today at usbc360.com

05/13/2026

Scaling a product-based business takes more than hustle—it takes strategy. 💡

Applications are now open for the first cohort of the USBC 360° Program — helping founders build smarter systems, strengthen operations, and prepare their brands for sustainable growth.

Designed for scaling consumer goods businesses across:
✨ Beauty
✨ Wellness
✨ Food & Beverage
✨ Apparel
✨ Accessories & Gift
✨ Other CPG products

This accelerator delivers real tools, real mentorship, and real business outcomes. Apply now at usbc360.com

04/22/2026

GBC invites you to register today for a great Access to Capital opportunity! https://ow.ly/1egb50YO2IV