Creating and Fostering Collaboration In Our Community Emerging Business Leaders LLC STL Black Biz had the privilege of connecting with Emerging Business Leaders LLC (EBL) founders, Trey Scott and Dominick Tice. This incredible group was founded to create opportunities for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and community leaders, fostering growth and collaboration. How did you two connect?Dominick and…
Sponsored by The Conley Financial Group Article credit and repost from The St. Louis Argus. Unlock Business Success by Offering Strategic Employee Benefits Designing an effective employee benefits program is one of the smartest strategies for growing your company. When done thoughtfully, it boosts employee satisfaction, improves retention, and attracts top talent, all of which drive your business forward. Here’s how partnering with The Conley Financial Group can help you design and…
Tic Tok is a social media platform that allows its users to create short-term videos that can be shared with audiences connected to the platform. Since its inception, the social media platform has allowed millions to reach a vast audience and to make thousands if not millions of dollars in income. This is a great…
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity rallies to support Steak ‘n Shake owner. On New Year’s Day, a disturbing incident occurred at the Steak ‘n Shake on Hampton near Highway 40. After employees asked a group to stop smoking inside the restaurant, the situation escalated into chaos. Some individuals from the group jumped over the counter, throwing…
Article Credit is due to The St. Louis American. Former entertainer and restaurateur, Robbie Montgomery, plans to invest millions in North St. Louis … again. More than 30 years ago, Montgomery opened Sweetie Pie’s soul food restaurant in Dellwood followed by a location in the Grove area (now closed) and another, Sweetie Pie’s Upper Crust,…
Dr. Michelle Echols has brought her dreams to life. Since her days in graduate school, she envisioned opening a wellness center in Downtown Ferguson, a place that felt like home, and she has made that vision a reality. Michelle “Sunshine” Echols refers to herself as a wellness broker, teaching people how to modify lifestyle choices…
How the Corporate Transparency Act affects your business may depend on the business. The Corporate Transparency Act, went into effect January 2024. This requires small businesses to report information about their business ownership to the government. What is the Corporate Transparency Act? The Corporate Transparency Act also known as the CTA was enacted in 2021…
Did you know that August is marked by two significant Black observances that might not be widely known? These are Black August and National Black Business Month. Black August celebrates the legacy of Black resistance and revolutionary struggle. It originated in the early 1970s within California’s prisons, spearheaded by Black activists. This month commemorates the…
Discover how collaboration between STL Black Biz and Dynasty Media is helping to empower and grow local businesses in the community. A series of thoughts, images, and even strong emotions about African American business enterprises stirred within Eleanie Campbell during the Ferguson Riots in 2014. It was because of those feelings that STLBlackBiz.com was birthed, and the St. Louis Black Businesses directory came into focus. STL Black Biz was founded by Campbell as…
Meet the Black Seed Brothers Bringing Freshness to the NYC. The Black Seed Brothers are bringing seeded watermelons to NYC. In the bustling urban landscape of New York City, a unique and inspiring story of Black entrepreneurship and serving the community has emerged from a company known as Black Seed Brothers. It was founded with…