Standing on Business: The Role of Black Businesses

Atlanta is a hub for so many amazing Black-owned businesses that play a crucial role in their communities, but even the most beloved institutions can fail. AWBI commissioned a study into Black-owned businesses and how we can support them and the results are in: Black-owned businesses are the future for the Black community, but only if we act to help them. Jarryd Bethea, Senior Research Associate at AWBI, unpacks the data that shows a positive link between Black-owned businesses in a neighborhood and increased child well-being in that same area. He also explains why the numbers don’t capture the full picture of what Black-owned businesses look like in Atlanta. Then the conversation moves onto the challenges that Black-owned businesses in today’s business environment, from rent hikes to lack of access to capital. Stay tuned to the end to hear about how you can help to support your favorite local Black-owned business. If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the AWBI YouTube channel and share this video with people in your community who need to see it. Comment below with the name of a Black-owned business you’re proud to support! Resources: AWBI Annual Report 2023: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e4f266c0482c41080c9774b/t/667d7503db74c2249478b2ff/1719497991346/ABWI_2023AnnualReport_FINAL_compressed.pdfLending Tree report:https://www.lendingtree.com/business/small/black-owned-businesses-study/Connect with Jarryd Betha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrydbethea/Connect with Alex Camardelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-camardelle-ph-d-569b2b40/Connect with Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative: Website: https://www.atlantawealthbuilding.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlawbi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATLAWBI/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jJbcsbCLdS_LaFMKleYxw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awbi Audio & Video Production by Adode Media www.adodemedia.com