City Celebrates Black Business Month on Civic Plaza

ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque’s Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI) and the Office of Black Community Engagement (OBCE) held a celebration on Civic Plaza in honor of National Black Business Month. Black Business Month is a nationally recognized month dedicated to acknowledging and supporting Black-owned businesses in the United States. “It takes courage and resilience to start your own businesses, and these local entrepreneurs exemplify the ‘never give up’ attitude that our city is known for,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “This is a great time for us all to recognize the Black business owners who contribute to a better future for all of our families.” “Small businesses are vital for Albuquerque’s economic development; creating jobs, providing growth, and creating essential opportunities for families to attain financial stability and generational wealth,” said City of Albuquerque CAO, Samantha Sengel. “We fully appreciate how important it is for the City to support to these Black-owned businesses as they continue to thrive.” The City provides programs like the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency (NM MBDA), Get Certified ABQ, Job Training Albuquerque (JTA), and the Small Business Office that help equip and empower local Black businesses and their employees. The MBDA has...