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1. Columbus, Georgia, metro area
Located on the border of Georgia and Alabama, Columbus is a hub for the aerospace industry, automotive manufacturing, defense, technology and tourism. Additionally, the city’s Uptown district is a center for locally owned restaurants, boutiques and salons. Over a third of businesses in Columbus are black-owned, including the historic Sconiers Funeral Home and Citizens Trust Bank.
2. Montgomery, Alabama, metro area
Montgomery’s black population is growing faster than any other city on our list, and nearly a third of businesses here are owned by black entrepreneurs. The city is in the middle of organizing its first Black Chamber of Commerce. Existing resources for small businesses include the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Advisory Task Force.
3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia, metro area
Georgia has the nation’s third-largest black consumer market, worth over $73 billion. To help local companies thrive, the Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly events and mentoring programs, and Atlanta’s Minority Business Development Agency provides resources
4. Memphis, Tennessee, metro area
In addition to music, film and TV, Memphis excels in bioscience, green industry and manufacturing. The Black Business Association of Memphis offers one-on-one counseling, training sessions and networking events. In addition, the Greater Memphis Chamber has a Small Business Council that provides similar resources for entrepreneurs.
5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, Virginia, metro area
The nation’s capital offers a growing technology industry, an educated population and a dynamic mix of public and private sectors. Other entrepreneurs looking to get off the ground can take advantage of resources at the National Black Chamber of Commerce, theNorthern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce and BizLaunch, an Arlington Economic Development entrepreneurship program.
1. Columbus, Georgia, metro area
Located on the border of Georgia and Alabama, Columbus is a hub for the aerospace industry, automotive manufacturing, defense, technology and tourism. Additionally, the city’s Uptown district is a center for locally owned restaurants, boutiques and salons. Over a third of businesses in Columbus are black-owned, including the historic Sconiers Funeral Home and Citizens Trust Bank.
2. Montgomery, Alabama, metro area
Montgomery’s black population is growing faster than any other city on our list, and nearly a third of businesses here are owned by black entrepreneurs. The city is in the middle of organizing its first Black Chamber of Commerce. Existing resources for small businesses include the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Advisory Task Force.
3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia, metro area
Georgia has the nation’s third-largest black consumer market, worth over $73 billion. To help local companies thrive, the Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly events and mentoring programs, and Atlanta’s Minority Business Development Agency provides resources
4. Memphis, Tennessee, metro area
In addition to music, film and TV, Memphis excels in bioscience, green industry and manufacturing. The Black Business Association of Memphis offers one-on-one counseling, training sessions and networking events. In addition, the Greater Memphis Chamber has a Small Business Council that provides similar resources for entrepreneurs.
5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, Virginia, metro area
The nation’s capital offers a growing technology industry, an educated population and a dynamic mix of public and private sectors. Other entrepreneurs looking to get off the ground can take advantage of resources at the National Black Chamber of Commerce, theNorthern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce and BizLaunch, an Arlington Economic Development entrepreneurship program.
6. Fayetteville, North Carolina, metro area
The recently revitalized downtown attracts dozens of restaurants, shops, services and entertainment venues for the area’s 350,000 residents. To promote even stronger business growth, the city’s Community Development Department offers grant and loan programs to help small businesses get off the ground.
7. Durham, North Carolina, metro area
Durham is becoming a center for technology startups, with several accelerators, co-working spaces and entrepreneurial meetups. The city also encourages social entrepreneurship and has supported several successful mission-driven organizations in the community. Business owners can find resources at the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce.
8. Jackson, Mississippi, metro area
Manufacturing, food processing, distribution, technology and health care are the powers behind the economy in Jackson, where almost a quarter of businesses are owned by black entrepreneurs. To attract new businesses, the city recently launched the Business of the Quarter initiative to recognize successful local companies and Startup Jackson, which provides tips, one-on-one counseling and workshops.
9. Savannah, Georgia, metro area
Savannah is steeped in African-American culture, and its history attracts about 13 million visitors each year. The area’s more than 200 banks and credit unions provide plenty of access to funding for new small businesses, and the Creative Coast Alliance is a unique nonprofit that encourages
entrepreneurship and innovation.
10. Baltimore, Maryland, metro area
Baltimore Open For Business offers a comprehensive online guide to entrepreneurship in the city — with details about permits, zoning, licenses and inspections. The Baltimore Chamber of Commerce is another resource, with its Small Business Alliance Program, which supports entrepreneurs by offering discounted marketing opportunities, focus groups and networking even
The recently revitalized downtown attracts dozens of restaurants, shops, services and entertainment venues for the area’s 350,000 residents. To promote even stronger business growth, the city’s Community Development Department offers grant and loan programs to help small businesses get off the ground.
7. Durham, North Carolina, metro area
Durham is becoming a center for technology startups, with several accelerators, co-working spaces and entrepreneurial meetups. The city also encourages social entrepreneurship and has supported several successful mission-driven organizations in the community. Business owners can find resources at the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce.
8. Jackson, Mississippi, metro area
Manufacturing, food processing, distribution, technology and health care are the powers behind the economy in Jackson, where almost a quarter of businesses are owned by black entrepreneurs. To attract new businesses, the city recently launched the Business of the Quarter initiative to recognize successful local companies and Startup Jackson, which provides tips, one-on-one counseling and workshops.
9. Savannah, Georgia, metro area
Savannah is steeped in African-American culture, and its history attracts about 13 million visitors each year. The area’s more than 200 banks and credit unions provide plenty of access to funding for new small businesses, and the Creative Coast Alliance is a unique nonprofit that encourages
entrepreneurship and innovation.
10. Baltimore, Maryland, metro area
Baltimore Open For Business offers a comprehensive online guide to entrepreneurship in the city — with details about permits, zoning, licenses and inspections. The Baltimore Chamber of Commerce is another resource, with its Small Business Alliance Program, which supports entrepreneurs by offering discounted marketing opportunities, focus groups and networking even
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