Tag: black business

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.

Jan 20
Firm opening southeast location

Legacy One Real Estate to build new offices. Linda Golden was among the first entrepreneurs to take up residence when the Atrium co-working space opened in 2016.

Dec 20
Redevelopment OKs project at old Southtown Mall site

The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission approved an agreement on Dec. 14 that will allow a developer to build on a vacant site at what is now called Southtown Crossing.

Jul 10
SPECIAL REPORT: How Minority Entrepreneurs Are Making South Calhoun Street The Place To Be

The Penta Center is home to a range of businesses, from Jay’s Essential Touch massage therapy to Capture Sports Agency, LLC to Miss Thelma Lou Russell, a well-known seamstress and owner of T-Lou Alterations.

Aug 07
Superior Lofts included in affordable housing tour

Members of Fort Wayne’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Board, as well as Community Development leaders checked in on a handful of housing projects Tuesday. News Channel 15 went along, getting an inside look at Superior Lofts.