Entrepreneurs thrive in a community. Customers, suppliers, advocates, accountants, lawyers, teachers, and mentors form an ecosystem of creativity, diversity, and support that helps entrepreneurs like creative entrepreneur Katrina Norman. Katrina Norman, a wife, mother of two, a previous federal employee of 20 years, and native Washingtonian, is the owner and operator of the Beautiful Brown…
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Pablo Ortiz and Rahel Kassa started their enterprise to solve a problem. They wanted to build a solution centered around their skills, knowledge, and gifts. Ortiz and Kassa created the Aurora Market, a “Modern Mom and Pop” grocery store. Their mission is to provide access to nutritious and organic food sources in underserved communities designated…
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When Ward 7 resident and DC native, Mary Blackford, sought healthier food options in her community, her search fell short. Blackford estimated only three grocery stores served a population of over 150,000. In comparison, she believes higher-income areas with half the people have up to ten grocery stores. This disparity was also observed by the…
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Your past creates the future. Your experiences shape you. As you grow up and launch into your purpose, unshakeable qualities, like your character, wisdom, and unique gifts, are developed that shape who you are today. To all our veterans—today, we express our gratitude for who you are and what you do. Veterans help form the…
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Originating in 2011, Art All Night is an annual celebration of art and culture in Washington DC, celebrated in 22 different neighborhoods. In 2020, the festival was extended to an entire weekend to boost the business economy post-pandemic. The city now welcomes over 120,000 attendees. People of all ages came to enjoy diverse activations of…
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When it comes to business growth, entrepreneurs must find a core mission. The purpose must be so motivating to their teams and clients that they decide to invest, attend, support, or advance their business. Though Carlyn Madden began as a consultant, her creative vision to bring inclusion and diversity to nonprofit leadership was the driving…
Read MoreWashington, D.C. (November 2, 2022) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) announced CEO Harold B. Pettigrew, Jr.’s selection to the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100 Class of 2022. Harold joins a diverse list of leaders shaping our communities, bridging gaps, and improving the lives of others across the Greater Washington region for the second consecutive…
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Entrepreneurship can reflect your core values, rhythms, and lifestyle preferences. You design your business to meet the needs of your community. You base your services on the skills and strengths of your core team. “I want to build a lifestyle that suits who I am and allows me to spend time with the ones I…
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Join us for free financial education series for women in the DMV.
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In this Women of Fire Fireside chat, Reiko Hirai and Tomomi Miyajima discuss the ups and downs of running businesses in the Greater Capital Region.
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