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Entrepreneur Spotlight Mary Blackford
When Ward 7 resident and DC native, Mary Blackford, sought healthier food options in her community, her search fell short. Blackford estimated only three grocery stores served a population of…
Read MoreJapanese American Women in Business: Reiko Hirai & Tomomi Miyajima
In this Women of Fire Fireside chat, Reiko Hirai and Tomomi Miyajima discuss the ups and downs of running businesses in the Greater Capital Region.
Read MoreAddressing yesterday’s inequities today: Strategies to support women entrepreneurs of color | Washington Business Journal
On International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2022, Program Director Messay Derebe’s article was featured in the Washington Business Journal.
Read MoreHost Guy Lambert speaks with Program Director Messay Derebe on WPGC 95.5
In honor of National Black Business Month, Center Program Director Messay Derebe speaks with Guy Lambert, the host of Community Focus on WPGC 95.5, to share how and why a new business center was launched to focus on women of color. This interview was made possible by our partners at JP Morgan Chase.
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