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:
Complex President Moksha Fitzgibbons explains how the brand is blending media, AI, e-commerce, sports & live experiences to build a new kind of culture business
Amazon’s Daniel Rausch, VP of Alexa and Echo, on Alexa’s AI evolution, the future of voice commerce and why your next shopping assistant could be Alexa.
PlantSwitch CEO Dillon Baxter reveals how agricultural byproducts like rice hulls and wheat straw could help replace plastics with plant-based alternatives.
Nugget ice is booming across America. Middleby CEO Tim FitzGerald explains the craze, restaurant demand and why the trend could become a major growth engine.
Wearable robotics are moving beyond sci-fi. Dephy CEO Luke Mooney explains how its smart ankle exoskeleton is changing mobility, recovery and everyday movement.