NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 15: Marcus Samuelsson attends José Andrés and Family in Spain D+ Series reception at Mercado Little Spain on December 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for HBO)
Black History Month is coming to an end, which closes out Cheddar News' month-long series featuring Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.
Highlighted companies and individuals ranged from breweries and ice cream shops to celebrity chefs and congressional leaders.
Experts also provided background on the challenges facing Black-owned businesses and highlighted the untapped spending power of the Black community.
Here's a final rundown of the series in celebration of the end of Black History Month:
We may not be headed for a 2008-esque disaster, but increased geopolitical tension paired with the end of the tech boom means volatility could stick around.
The dreaded Netflix crackdown on profile sharing translated into a major boost in subscribers while the promised rate cuts seem to be a far off fantasy.
After the 2021 boom, IPO activity slowed down significantly, in part due to monetary policy – but things are getting moving again with tech-friendly companies like Iboutta and Rubrik making a public debut.
With an increasing demand for mental health services, one person wanted to change the therapy game. In 2017, CEO Alex Katz founded Two Chairs, a company that uses technology to match patients with the right therapist.
Not only is April Financial Literacy Month, it’s also the kickoff of the spring homebuying season. So now is the time to make sure you have a financial plan in place – and why it might not be wise for that to include buying your first home.
While the U.S. may slowly be on the path to lowering inflation (and therefore interest rates), Europe has thoroughly trounced America, putting it on the path to lower rates by this summer.
