TNECD Celebrates National Black Business Month with Nine Regional Visits – News – Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

Posted On: August 1, 2024 Author: Lindsey Tipton TNECD Commissioner McWhorter to make nine stops statewide recognizing and celebrating Black-owned businesses across Tennessee  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today that during the month of August, which is National Black Business month, TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter will be making stops across the state to recognize Black-owned businesses in Tennessee. The department worked alongside other state partners and local stakeholders to identify businesses in each of TNECD’s nine regions as having significantly impacted their employees, their community and the state of Tennessee. Some have been in business for over 100 years and have been staples in their communities for decades, while others are paving the way for a better future for all Black-owned businesses. All have positively impacted their communities and those around them. Starting next week, TNECD will host a series of events to recognize the companies selected. “From renowned visual effects companies and chocolatiers to the nation’s oldest Black-owned bank and the fastest-growing whiskey brand in American history, these companies, their leadership and staff are a testament to the Volunteer State’s vibrant culture,” Gov. Bill Lee said. “I applaud these businesses ...