Name: Malcolm Harris Current Title: CEO of National Care Financial Malcolm “MJ” Harris is an internationally recognized financial services CEO and motivational success teacher whose rise began when he started an insurance agency – at his dining room table as a side business – while working as a Management Consultant for a “Big 4” […]
Since 2016, Black to Business has highlighted 31 dynamic female founders who have created amazing businesses and have fostered positive changes within our communities. In recognition of Women’s History Month, Black to Business will be featuring 31 Women Who Are at the Forefront of Black Entrepreneurship during March. Read on for complete list. […]
Name: Joan G. Wilmer Current Title: Human Resources Executive, Founder of Joan K. Wilmer Memorial Foundation Location: Washington, DC Education: Honor graduate of Norfolk State University (Bachelor: Social Work); University of Texas (Master’s: Business Administration) A steadfast dedication to the betterment of people truly constitutes Ms. Wilmer’s personal mission statement, and ultimately that same […]
Name: Ashley Fox Current Title: Founder of Empify Location: Philadelphia, PA Education: Howard University Ashley is an award-winning financial advisor who has helped her clients save and invest over $1.5M. She is an expert in her field as a Financial Education Specialist who founded the company Empify. Empify an education- based organization created to […]
Name: Dominique Broadway Current Title: Founder of Finances Demystified Educational Background: Bowie State University: BBA of Business Administration with a focus in Banking and Finance; followed by a Master’s of Science in Financial Management from University of Maryland University College Location: Texas Dominique Broadway is an award winning Financial Planner, Personal Finance Coach, Speaker, […]
Name: Richard Brandt Current Title: Founder of Codetrain Educational Background: BSc in Mathematics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST); Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST)- Entrepreneurship Location: Accra, Ghana Richard Brandt is the Founder and CEO of Codetrain, the first technology accelerator in Ghana to train young people to […]
Name: Tiffany Ashitey and Tasha Morris Current Title: Co-Founders of Benchmark Creative Group Educational Background: Temple University (both undergrad) and NYU (Tiffany only) Location: Brooklyn, NY Benchmark Creative Group is a digital event marketing agency that creates marketing campaigns for events and provides marketing workshops for organizations as well as one on one branding […]
Name: Reverend Nicholas Richards Current Title: Founder of Roho Location: Harlem, NY Education: Morehouse College Nicholas Richards, is the founder of Roho, the largest online community of Black Christians. Roho’s mission is to keep you connected to God at all times. Prior to Roho, Rev. Richards served as Assistant Pastor of The Abyssinian […]
Name: Claudette Harris Current Title: Customer Service In Your Business Location: Rochester Hills, MI Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with coursework completed towards a Masters in Global Leadership Management; Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified Claudette is as an accomplished customer service professional. Her expertise was refined with formal education, experience over 40 years working […]
