Diverse-owned business certifications help businesses that are owned by groups historically left out of the supply chain gain access to more opportunities and grow. The goal of these certifications is to create equity in the business community, so Black-owned, veteran-owned, and other minority-owned businesses have just as good of a chance to succeed and grow as majority-owned businesses. This reason is why getting certified as a diverse-owned business is one of the most important things a business owner can do.
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4 Metro Detroit Companies Chosen for Apple Environmental Sustainability Accelerator
Four metro Detroit businesses have been selected for a cohort Apple Inc. put together for a new environmental sustainability accelerator aimed at growing Black- and Brown-owned companies.
Continue Reading8 Ways to Find Black-Owned Businesses in Southeast Michigan
There are 2.6 million Black-owned businesses in the U.S., and more than 44,000 of them are located or headquartered in Michigan. Almost 33,000 are in Detroit. Here is a list of eight apps and websites you can use to find Black-owned businesses in Southeast Michigan.
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