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Dayton Celebrates Black Business Month with Purpose
Every August, Dayton Weekly News joins communities across the country in observing Black Business Month - a time to elevate Black entrepreneurship and drive conversations around equity, ownership, and generational wealth. For us, it’s more than a tribute. It’s a commitment.

RoShawn Winburn
Aug 14 min read
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From Dayton to Columbus: Jesse (JP) Patterson Brings ‘Southern Hospitality’ to Life
Located at 5031 Chatterton Road in Columbus, Southern Hospitality is a casual restaurant that
blends the bold, rich flavors of West African cuisine with soul food staples from the American South.

RoShawn Winburn
Jul 142 min read
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Miami Valley Urban League: 2025 Pillar Award Recipients
Miami Valley Urban League Announces their 2025 Pillar Award Recipients

LaTonya Victoria
May 264 min read
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2025 Digital Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business
Whitney L. Barkley, M.S. As we move into 2025, businesses must evolve their digital marketing strategies to stay competitive and foster...

RoShawn Winburn
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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Apply for the Cultural Capital Microlending Program and RSVP for Networking Reimagined by October 18!
The Greater West Dayton Incubator is excited to share upcoming events and programs from our office and around our ecosystem. If you have...

The Dayton Weekly News
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Learn How to Position Your Business for Funding on June 6 and June 13
Join us for an enriching two-part event designed to empower cooperative entrepreneurs with essential financial insights and tools for...

RoShawn Winburn
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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Trotwood-Madison High School Graduate Honors Hometown Supporters
Trotwood-Madison High School Graduate, William Lumpkin, Honors Hometown Supporters

RoShawn Winburn
Dec 2, 20233 min read
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From Cultural Legacy to Bold Future: The Ultimate Afrocentric Blueprint
Kémosiri A'akhutera: From Cultural Legacy to Bold Future: The Ultimate Afrocentric Blueprint

Alicia Payne
Nov 2, 20233 min read
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Dayton Chapter NBMBAA and University of Dayton Host Successful Building a Resilient Business Event
Dayton Chapter NBMBAA and University of Dayton Host Successful Building a Resilient Business Event

Carol Prewitt
Oct 14, 20232 min read
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Embracing the Future: Why the Black Community Should Get Ready for a World of AI
Embracing the Future: Why the Black Community Should Get Ready for a World of AI

Leroy White
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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Wogoman Students Offered Career Path to Explore Entrepreneurship
Wogoman Students Offered Career Path to Explore Entrepreneurship

ShopBlackBizDayton.com
Sep 22, 20231 min read
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Greater West Dayton Incubator hosts the first Black Business Awards
Greater West Dayton Incubator hosts the first Black Business Awards

ShopBlackBizDayton.com
Sep 9, 20232 min read
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Empowering Excellence: The Rise of Black Businesswomen in Therapy
Empowering Excellence: The Rise of Black Businesswomen in Therapy

Alicia Payne
Sep 9, 20232 min read
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Ronald C. Todd II Joins Ohio Department of Development
Ronald C. Todd II Joins Ohio Department of Development

The Dayton Weekly News
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Warsaw Federal Savings and Loan names Robie Suggs president and CEO
Cincinnati bank, Warsaw Federal Savings and Loan, has named local veteran of the industry, Robie Suggs, to be its president & CEO.

RoShawn Winburn
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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First African American Master Blender coming to Dayton’s Wright-Dunbar district
W. Social Tap & Table is hosting “An Evening with Victoria Butler" on 3/14. Butler is the Master Blender for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.

RoShawn Winburn
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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Could ChatGPT erase a legacy of Black excellence?
Could ChatGPT erase a legacy of Black excellence? Here's how this powerful tech can become more accurate and inclusive.

RoShawn Winburn
Mar 1, 20236 min read
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Pitch your idea to make Dayton better
Pitch your idea to make Dayton better. Winner receives $1,500 seed money for a volunteer-powered project.

RoShawn Winburn
Feb 25, 20232 min read
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Shop Black Biz Challenge offers 28 ways to support Black-owned businesses this Black History Month
Shop Black Biz Challenge for Black History Month

Elevate Dayton
Feb 18, 20232 min read
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Dayton ‘sidepreneurs’ learn to thrive while working full-time
‘Sidepreneurs’ learn to thrive, as work trends have shifted toward side hustles and the gig economy.

Elevate Dayton
Feb 15, 20233 min read
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