City of Charlotte joins effort to create 1 Million Black Businesses nationwide

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Support for black business owners is on the way to Charlotte. The city announced a partnership with Operation HOPE’s 1 Million Black Businesses Initiative. The goal is to reach one million black businesses nationwide by 2030, by offering resources to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their companies. Those resources will include financial education, business education, coaching services, Shopify and Quickbooks Subscriptions, and access to a pool of expert volunteers. According to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce, 85% of black-owned businesses closed during the pandemic. With the help of the city of Charlotte’s Back to…