Tallahassee entrepreneurs trying to increase number of Black-owned businesses receiving grant money

Black-owned businesses in our neighborhoods are facing a unique set of challenges when it comes to staying open. The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce connects businesses with grant dollars, other business owners, and mentorships. Watch the video to hear from one of those business owners. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Every year in our downtown neighborhood, we know that business owners are sometimes faced with the tough decision of having to close down permanently. Black-owned businesses in our neighborhoods are also facing a unique set of challenges when it comes to staying open. I sat down and spoke with two entrepreneurs who told me how they’re making it work. Fridays are set aside for Brittney Jones to organize her event business schedule. Here’s a look at her work, which you could have seen at the state capital downtown or one of our neighbor’s birthday parties. “Touched by Rose was named after my grandmother, her name is Jewel Rosebud Jackson,” Jones said. “And so all of the love that she gave me, that’s the same love and energy that I give back to my clients through Touched by Rose.” Jones is one of dozens of Black-owned businesses in Tallahassee. She says it has...