Multicultural Entrepreneurs

Shop to Support: Black-Owned Businesses

Leave it to small business owners to exemplify hard work and perseverance - especially in these trying times. For black business owners, starting and running a successful small business comes with an additional set of challenges as many businesses owned by people of color are economically disadvantaged. According to Forbes,...

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Immigrant entrepreneur realizes American dream through restaurant success

Submitted by Jayne Armstrong | Director, U.S. Small Business Administration - Iowa District El Fogon is widely recognized for its authentic Mexican cuisine, drawing a packed house of locals and visitors for lunch and dinner from as far away as Arizona, California and New Mexico. Favorites include made-to-order guacamole, chorizo and...

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SBA National Small Business Award Nomination Period Opens

The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2017 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to...

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