I Heart Black Business

08/04/2022

I Heart Black Business is officially closing. We will be closing the doors after completing our events for April.

Thank you to all of our followers, fans, and supporters. We would not have came this far and made such an impact without the help of each of you! We hope that some of you are inspired to continue to build within your communities to create change.

23/03/2022

Survey time! In preparation for our big event this year, we want to hear from businesses owners in Iowa and Illinois. Tell us what types of events you want to see 🧐

22/03/2022

We are your resource for every event need you may have! Contact us at www.iHeartBlack.biz to receive help with your next event.

18/03/2022

Where are the black businesses in Cedar Rapids? We want to visit your locations and highlight you!

18/03/2022

We celebrate every holiday in the same way… Eating good food at ! Happy St Patrick’s Day

17/03/2022

We are looking for feedback! When is the best day and time to schedule workshops?

The SBA event is canceled, but a business attorney is still booked for April. Let us know what it will take to have you show up.

15/03/2022

Build your business with help from the SBA

14/03/2022

Meet the owners of Da Flava Unit!

14/03/2022

Should we bring back the Strut Your Roots Hair Show?

12/03/2022

The March Events Newsletter is Live! Be sure to subscribe to receive the complete issue in your inbox.- https://mailchi.mp/5ff9b4f4dcf3/march-newsletter

12/03/2022

If you haven’t been to ICOR Boxing new location, you need to visit ASAP! 391 Highland Ave in Iowa City The parking is nice, views from the exercise equipment is phenomenal, and the gym area is spacious!

08/03/2022

Making small changes can lead to a huge increase in attendee feedback and engagement. The next time you're planning an event, consider these 4 factors. If you would like additional help planning your event, go to www.iheartblack.biz and book your event consultation.

07/03/2022

Has your business plan been updated within the last year? If not, now is the time to revise it! Have your business plan reviewed by a member of the Small Business Administration on Thursday March 24th at ICOR Boxing in Iowa City.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.iheartblack.biz/events.

07/03/2022

Brookfield Properties is funding Black and Minority owned businesses and providing mall locations for brick-and-mortar stores! Chicago entrepreneurs this includes Water Tower Place, OakBrook Center, and two locations on Michigan Ave.

Applications are open until March 18th. Go to www.brookfieldproperties.com/en/our-businesses/retail/leasing/business-resources/partner-to-empower/application.html to apply.

05/03/2022

Here's another promotional vending opportunity for black-owned businesses! Applications are available for this year’s South District Diversity Market. Visit https://forms.gle/3UVrtvKTJ8n7JGq37 to apply or scan the QR code.

05/03/2022

Here is a promotional vending opportunity for Iowa City Area black-owned businesses! Contact Jada at the number listed or email [email protected] for more information. Spots are free until Friday, March 11th.

04/03/2022

The SBA is coming to Iowa City! They will be teaching business basics as well as how to secure federal funding. Early bird tickets are $10 but that ends Saturday night. Visit www.iheartblack.biz/events to secure your seat in the room.

03/03/2022

The 2022 Athene Black & Brown Business Summit presented by Wells Fargo will be holding a pitch competition (along with many other opportunities) this year, and over $40,000 will be distributed to winners!

Any minority owned business in Iowa can apply and the deadline has just been extended to March 15th. No excuses! Apply at https://wdmchamber.org/bbbsummit

The summit is April 21-22, 2022 in West Des Moines, IA at Athene Corporation. Thursday, April 21 is dedicated to the Pitch Competition. All qualified applicants for the competition will be invited to attend the workshops that day.

03/03/2022

Who is I Heart Black Business and what do you do? I’m glad you asked! Visit www.iheartblack.biz to book a consultation.

03/03/2022

We love to see it! Two black owned businesses back-to-back in the newspaper. Let’s normalize this outside of February…

02/03/2022

The SBA is coming to ICOR Boxing on Thursday March 24th! Early bird tickets are $10 and sales end Saturday night. Visit www.iheartblack.biz/events to learn how to start a business and secure federal funding.

25/02/2022

23/02/2022

This year, Barefoot will invest in Black women-owned food & beverage businesses (exclusions apply) via the 2022 New Voices + Barefoot Grants program, which will provide grants of $10,000 each to five entrepreneurs to support and celebrate their unique journeys as Black women-owned businesses.

Each grantee will also receive valuable business coaching and mentoring from New Voices Foundation; one-on-one mentorship from a Barefoot Wine professional with functional expertise in the company's area of need as well as access to New Voices community and ecosystem, business programming, and other resources.

Visit apply.newvoicesfamily.com find out more information and how to apply. Deadline is this Friday, 2/25/2022.

23/02/2022

LadyLike is offering grants to Iowa Based Black Women Owned & Operated Businesses. This is an opportunity to get free services or funds to elevate your business to the next level. The application closes Monday!

Visit www.ladylikedsm.com to apply for the grant.

Share and tag a local Black Women Business Owner!

22/02/2022

Sometimes being in the room is enough to propel you and your business to the next level. This year we're going to make connections that matter while focusing on ensuring our success. Who's coming with us? 🤚🏾 Visit www.iheartblack.biz for time and location.