100 Knoxville begins its summer cohort for building revenue for black business owners
Their summer cohort involves a 5x5x5 program where businesses will receive $5,000 as part of the program. Author: Jacinta Render (WBIR) Updated: 11:06 PM EDT July 26, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Data from the Census Bureau shows there are 97 black-owned businesses in Knoxville and nearly 7000 white-owned businesses, both with employees.
But a non-profit is working to grow black business numbers.
“I know, you get much more diverse and stronger ideas for new innovation when you have a diverse community,” said Angelique Adams.
Adams is a mentor with 100 Knoxville. It focuses on building black entrepreneurship.