Daymond John will have a good time the fifth anniversary of Black Entrepreneurs Day in Atlanta for the first time.

November 22, John’s signature Black Entrepreneur Day (BED) will take over Atlanta’s historic Fox Theater to have a good time Black Excellence and Opportunity. This 12 months’s event is free for all to attend and includes brand activations that enable participants to reinforce their business and brand for the foreseeable future.

From insightful discussions with inspiring guests to the NAACP Small Business Powershift Grant Program, which can award over $1 million in grants to over 40 Black-owned businesses, Black Entrepreneurs Day offers the whole lot a Black business owner needs to raise take your corporation to the next level the next level. This 12 months’s event is special for John; In addition to hosting BED in Atlanta for the first time, the event shall be streamed live for all to enjoy.

“We’re doing it live this year and we’re always trying to improve what we have,” John says BLACK ENTERPRISES.

“I think we added another element to it called ‘Entrepreneur Square,’ where if you want to come early, you can come in and a company like Constant Contact takes photos. Hilton for Business, Chase, Chase Wealth Management is there, US Navy. You add a lot of different things to it.”

It shall be a star-studded event featuring Grammy-winning artist and philanthropist Kelly Rowland, iconic artist Flavor Flav, influential media personality Charlamagne tha God, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles (presented by JP Morgan Wealth Management), financial educators Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings with “Earn Your Leisure” and a live performance by multi-platinum Atlanta rapper 2Chainz presented by Raising Cane’s.

Through the NAACP small business Powershift grant program, entrepreneurs can do exactly that use to the Powershift Grant program and grow to be one in every of 40 firms awarded a share of grants value over $1 million. This 12 months, partners including JPMorgan Chase, Hilton, T-Mobile for Business and Constant Contact will contribute a complete of $100,000 in grants, with each grant valued at $25,000.

“We are very passionate about what we do,” John says of the Black community. “I think we can now gain more power by democratizing the retail space with solutions like artificial intelligence and social media. Let’s support each other and support each other.”

Given the strong sponsorship support for BED 2024, John sees it as clear evidence that giant corporations recognize the value of investing in the Black community, even in the face of opposition from anti-DEI efforts.

“There are many other cultures that love to support us as well. They love our music, they love our food, they love everything about us and they just want to know how they can support us,” notes John.

“I think if we look at it this way, it means we can never gain or thrive on our shortcomings, but we can always find those gems and ways to grow from what we are. We are a resilient nation loved by all.”

Launched in 2020 to handle the challenges facing the community in the wake of the events surrounding George Floyd, Black Entrepreneurs Day was established to shift the focus from hardship to empowerment. Designed to uplift Black entrepreneurs, the event goals to teach and encourage through conversations with iconic Black leaders and celebrity guests, features celebrity musical performances and offers key financial support through the NAACP Powershift Grant program.

Tickets for Black Entrepreneurs Day 2024 are free and may be purchased at: BlackEntrepreneursDay.com Now. Press play to learn more about this 12 months’s event.

Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg have been the strangest couple for several years. Stewart recently spoke along with her and revealed that the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper can be advising her on business negotiations.

The host praised Snoop’s business sense and positive personal qualities.

“He’s curious, he’s a great student, he’s a phenomenal negotiator (he taught me a lot), he’s tough and he’s incredibly sweet,” Stewart said.

She shared that Snoop often takes the lead in the case of negotiating the terms of their joint business ventures.

“We do a lot of work together and I wait until he negotiates the contract and then I go and follow him.”

While Steward considers Snoop to be a precious asset in business and friendship, Snoop spoke about their willingness to pass on opportunities to one another. One example is Snoop’s partnership with Skechers, which got here about in part because Stewart bypassed Snoop’s team and showed them the value of working with the brand.

“There were a lot of calls where she called me and said, ‘Snoop, I was trying to get you to do a deal with Skechers, but your people were in the middle. They didn’t want to do it. I say, “Really?” She said, “Yeah, you should mess with them.” Look at my shoes.’”

Likewise “The Dog’s Father”. contacted Marta partner with 19 Crimes on wine.

“On the other hand, I have a deal for 19 Crimes wine, red wine, we’re off. Boom, boom, boom. Hey Marta, what’s going on? You don’t have a wine deal. Do you want to come here and play with us?”

It looks like this odd couple has an actual relationship. They were spotted at the 2024 Paris Olympics supporting American athletes and even took some outing to ride horses.

Snoop Dogg has come a great distance since the beginnings of his rap profession. The musician is now a full-fledged businessman almost 30 years after his rap debut.

BLACK ENTERPRISES reported that Snoop is resting during a turbulent period in his life and profession, together with his criminal case involving the murder of a 20-year-old gang member closed.

Snoop was charged with voluntary manslaughter in 1993. The charges hung over his head until his acquittal in 1996. The record has been released to the public for the past 30 years, but Snoop will now not should worry about his legacy for posterity.

“Once the records are sealed, they will be hidden from public access and in most cases the defendant will receive back their fingerprints, booking photos and DNA samples, According to to the New York State Unified Judicial System.”

The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has inducted 4 latest honorees, including Donata Russell Ross, into its Hospitality Hall of Fame.

Along with fellow nominees Dr. Brian L. Davis, Bobby Donlan and Mark Vaughan, Russell Ross was honored for her work as CEO of Concessions International, LLC. A minority-owned airport food and beverage company is: long-time operator at many airports.

By Russell Ross defended business despite turbulent times. She continued her efforts during many changes in air travel, including 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic. She devoted over 4 many years to its development and success.

Russell Ross, a graduate of the Wharton School of Business, has proven that her business acumen is able to meeting any challenge. Concessions International has annual revenues exceeding $100 million and 1,200 employees.

“Seeing all these cycles taught me to hold on and understand that a better day will come,” she said in 2023

Moreover, Russell Ross is a component of the esteemed Russell family. The Russells also worked to advertise Atlanta as a business center and source of opportunity, individually and as a family. As the daughter of influential entrepreneur Herman J. Russell, she can be president of the Russell CARES family foundation. The Foundation implements quite a few initiatives specializing in education and entrepreneurship.

When it involves recognizing Russell Ross, her nomination is a testament to her tenacious work within the hospitality industry. Moreover, it highlights her strength as a Black Leader on this space.

“It is my great honor to be inducted into the 2024 Hospitality Hall of Fame,” she said through a spokesperson. “I am humbled to be included in such an distinguished group of individuals whose commitment to excellence has ensured our region’s growth and recognition around the world.”