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MBE, WBE, DBE and more: what business certifications can do for your small business, where to get certified locally, and when it is worth it.

Ask any entrepreneur what freedom means and you'll get a version of the same answer: the freedom to build something that is yours. In a month when we celebrate Juneteenth and Pride, The Entrepreneurship Center wants to talk about what that freedom really costs, and what it really creates, for Black and LGBTQIA+ business owners in America right now. What ownership means for us For Black Americans, entrepreneurship has never been only about commerce. It is about self-determinat

Entrepreneurship has long served as a pathway toward independence, cultural preservation, generational opportunity, and community investment.

Across the United States, women are launching businesses at historic rates, redefining industries and creating solutions that respond to real needs within their communities. What was once framed as perseverance has now evolved into measurable economic impact.

Black entrepreneurs are not only building wealth, they are building wellness ecosystems. From plant-based culinary innovators to fitness facilities reimagining traditional standards for healthy movement, our business community is expanding access to nutritious, culturally relevant food and wellness options. These ventures are proof that economic empowerment and health equity can move together.