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Mar 04
Legacy One to build headquarters in Southeast Fort Wayne

Linda Golden announced Thursday plans to build a $500,000, 6,000 square foot headquarters for Legacy One, Inc. on a 1.3-acre parcel of land in the Southtown Centre.

Jan 07
Celebrating The Life of Harry C. Alford Jr — Obituary

President/CEO and Co-Founder of the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), Harry C. Alford Jr., transitioned Monday, December 6, in Washington, DC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Kay DeBow Alford, Vice President and Co-Founder of the National Black Chamber five months earlier.

Nov 29
The Fort Wayne Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater Fort Wayne create an alliance

GFW Inc. President and CEO John Urbahns, Black Chamber board president Ramadan Abdul-Azeez, and GFW Inc. board chair Beth Goldsmith on Nov. 29 signed a memoranda of understanding at what is now the address for both chambers.

Oct 06
Event — Oct 20, 2021 — Wealth Building in the 21st Century

The public is invited to this free event on October 20, 2021, at the Public Safety Academy to learn about "Wealth Building in the 21st Century."

Sep 14
Event — Sept 15, 2021 — Government 101: Government’s Impact on Business

Often local, state and federal laws & regulations directly impact how business can be conducted. This panel discussion will allow for citizens to ask questions directly to local lawmakers.

Aug 22
Grand Ideas for Black Chamber

Ramadan Abdul-Azeez, the organization's newly elected president, is eager to increase membership and modernize the chamber's operations during the volunteer position's three-year term.

May 19
Utopian Community Grocery’s Soft Opening – Southeast Fort Wayne

The grocery is the first phase from HANDS (Hope Arts Networking Diversity Service), a group of community investors (including Simmons), that will be bringing back a restaurant (but organic and healthy) and a salon in its subsequent phases.

Apr 19
5 Reasons Why You Should Join Your Local Black Chamber

Believe it or not, the secret sauce to business exposure lies within your local black chamber of commerce. With membership pricing that's affordable for all, joining a black chamber of commerce is definitely worth considering as another way to drive consumers to your establishment.

Apr 05
Why Black Employee Resource Groups are essential for business

Positive company culture is a crucial ingredient of success for many companies. But achieving said culture is not always easy. Thankfully there are available programs such as Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that are primed for creating a culture where employees feel valued. ERGs have been around since the 1960s – spurred by black employees who […]

Apr 01
How Google Can Help You Find Black-owned Businesses

Google launched an initiative last year which provided merchants the option to add a Black-Owned Business attribute to their profile.