Creating Resources to Better Serve Black Businesses

with Jamiel Robinson of Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses

Black Entrepreneurs only access 3% of $30 Billion in SBA backed loans and 1% of $108 Billion of Venture Capital Invested. Jamiel Robinson, Founder and CEO of Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) joins host Laurel Hess to discuss how they are helping to bridge the gap to capital access for Black-owned businesses.

Posted on:

Aug 29, 2022

Hosted by: Laurel Hess
Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team
#Michigan #Local #Economy and Business #Community
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