We value and appreciate the diversity in our member’s industries, expertise, viewpoints and cultures. We honor Black Business Month and celebrate their profound movements.
According to the Charlotte Post, 30 percent of all American businesses have a woman at the helm. African-American women in particular are a driving force, establishing their enterprises at six times the national average, according to a 2013 American Express OPEN report.
Between 1997 and 2013, African American women-owned businesses grew by 258 percent and made $226.8 billion in revenue. They employ 1.4 million people, which is more than the combined population of Atlanta, St. Louis and Miami.
Please enjoy our interview with Candice Van Wynn as we learn about the inspiration behind her business and what Black Business Month means to her and our shared future.
