UAPB “Rise & Grind” Networking Breakfast Celebrates Black Business Month

The UAPB Business Support Incubator, a key player in fostering the local business community, recently hosted the “Rise & Grind” networking breakfast to celebrate National Black Business Month. This event was attended by UAPB administrators, faculty, and staff and provided a platform for local business owners and entrepreneurs to come together, share their businesses, and be celebrated for their contributions to the community. UBSI Interim Executive Director Angelisa Henry shared, “August is recognized as National Black Business Month, and it was only fitting to celebrate our locally owned businesses. We had several industries represented and resource partners on-site to answer questions, including SBA, FBT Bank, Communities Unlimited, the Secretary of State’s Office, and the Arkansas Department of Health. I am very excited about the trajectory of our small business ecosystem and happy to be a resource to assist with accomplishing their business goals.” UAPB Interim Chancellor Stewart (rt)takes the stage with Angelisa Henry at the UAPB Incubator Rise and Grind Networking Event. National Black Business Month is an opportunity for the community to support and celebrate Black-owned businesses. Recent data from the Department of Small and Local Business Development reveals there are approximately 3.12 million Black-owned businesses in the United...