Feds shut down ‘Grant Bae’ scam they say targeted Black business owners with phony grants
The Federal Trade Commission says “Grant Bae” scammed small business owners out of thousands by writing them fake grants.
The Federal Trade Commission says “Grant Bae” scammed small business owners out of thousands by writing them fake grants.
Popular Midtown spot featured on 'Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives' abruptly closes
A popular Midtown Atlanta dive bar and music venue said it is shutting its doors unexpectedly.
A popular Midtown Atlanta dive bar and music venue said it is shutting its doors unexpectedly.
Kennesaw councilman quits, businesswoman sells shop after controversial Civil War shop re-opens
A long time Civil War shop is stirring up major controversy in Kennesaw. Community members packed a city council meeting on Monday night.
A long time Civil War shop is stirring up major controversy in Kennesaw. Community members packed a city council meeting on Monday night.
Kennesaw city councilman resigns after a controversial Civil War store re-opens
A Kennesaw city councilman resigns after a controversial Civil War store re-opens
A Kennesaw city councilman resigns after a controversial Civil War store re-opens
Comcast offers $10K grants for small businesses owned by minorizes, women
Comcast formed RISE in late 2020 to give small businesses owned by people of color the grants needed to not just survive, but thrive.
Comcast formed RISE in late 2020 to give small businesses owned by people of color the grants needed to not just survive, but thrive.
Small businesses struggle to hire and keep employees amid economic uncertainty
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.
Son’s murder sparks mother to open job centers to empower teens, combat crime
A mother who lost her 16-year-old son to gun violence is taking action to help reduce violent crimes involving our youth. She's created a non-profit that focuses on providing youth with employment assistance.
A mother who lost her 16-year-old son to gun violence is taking action to help reduce violent crimes involving our youth. She's created a non-profit that focuses on providing youth with employment assistance.
Founder of Slutty Vegan to speak at CAU spring commencement
Celebrated Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole will be Clark Atlanta University’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker.
Celebrated Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole will be Clark Atlanta University’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker.
Business owner calls for expedited fix to Cheshire Bridge Road
ith its expected completion date set for October of this year, some business owners said they’re growing frustrated with the wait.
ith its expected completion date set for October of this year, some business owners said they’re growing frustrated with the wait.
Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
High gas prices spark struggle for food truck vendors: 'You really have to roll the dice'
Vendors are setting up at fairs and festivals more often, which triggers other costs
Vendors are setting up at fairs and festivals more often, which triggers other costs
Atlanta business adapt to keep prices low as gas prices soar
As gas prices soar and the prices of goods continue to rise, local businesses are bracing for the impact.
As gas prices soar and the prices of goods continue to rise, local businesses are bracing for the impact.
Overlooked customers pulling their support from Support Black Colleges
According to its owners, Support Black Colleges takes in millions of dollars in revenue by selling clothing and caps. The Atlanta-based company is now facing criticism from customers for not delivering on its promises and its T-shirts.
According to its owners, Support Black Colleges takes in millions of dollars in revenue by selling clothing and caps. The Atlanta-based company is now facing criticism from customers for not delivering on its promises and its T-shirts.
Podcast captures conversations usually reserved for Black barbershops, hair salons
The barbershop and beauty salon in Black culture are many things. There's a special complexity to it. The stories and the bonding. But a Georgia couple is taking it to the next level.
The barbershop and beauty salon in Black culture are many things. There's a special complexity to it. The stories and the bonding. But a Georgia couple is taking it to the next level.
Thieves steal 1,200 pound meat smoker from East Cobb restaurant
A Cobb County restaurant owner said a $7,500 meat smoker was taken in broad daylight.
A Cobb County restaurant owner said a $7,500 meat smoker was taken in broad daylight.
Arizona restaurant forced to close after almost all of its staff members were poached by another restaurant
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
Fayetteville business owners say they are getting evicted despite paying the rent
The owners all got a letter from a lawyer that states their businesses need to clear out by Wednesday.
The owners all got a letter from a lawyer that states their businesses need to clear out by Wednesday.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
10-year-old empowering young girls through dolls
Two dolls and a 10-year-old girl are on a mission to empower young black girls everywhere.
Two dolls and a 10-year-old girl are on a mission to empower young black girls everywhere.
Atlanta shootings prompt city leaders to propose changes to liquor licenses for bars, clubs
City of Atlanta leaders are looking to make some changes following the recent shootings outside of nightclubs and bars.
City of Atlanta leaders are looking to make some changes following the recent shootings outside of nightclubs and bars.