Black Business Development
Business development includes small business recruitment and retention for the 37208 zip code (North Nashville) and beyond including specific emphasis on businesses lost during the original I-40 construction such as drug stores, grocery stores, and cafes that were all within easy walking distance of the residents in the area.
Expand the participation of black business and black citizens in the thriving Nashville economy.
Invest in and grow sustainable, flourishing black-owned businesses to be an integral part of the community including new and existing businesses.
Recognize the absence of black-owned businesses, and highlight resources for solutions that address the many barriers that black-owned businesses face.
Resources:
Nashville Black Business Directory - a sample of the businesses that have been founded by graduates of The Academy of Corner to Corner, based on the mindset of “Start small, start now”. Search by business categories.
How Nashville Nonprofit Big Table Is Serving Those Who Serve Others - Tennessean article about some of the challenges facing hospitality workers and small businesses (July 2022)