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.

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.

The University of Dayton has named alumna, educator, community advocate and entrepreneur Juanita-Michelle Darden as director of the Greater West Dayton Incubator.

Dayton leaders shared a bold vision for downtown’s future at the June 3rd Dayton Business Journal forum. With $22M in city funding leveraging $500M in private investment, over 1,000 new housing units, and a $130M Center City project underway, the region is thriving. Arts, public safety, transit, and small business support are central to the plan. The goal: a vibrant, connected downtown with 10,000 housing units, renewed public spaces, and expanded transportation by 2030.

Trotwood-Madison High School Graduate, William Lumpkin, Honors Hometown Supporters

Dayton Chapter NBMBAA and University of Dayton Host Successful Building a Resilient Business Event

Greater West Dayton Incubator hosts the first Black Business Awards

Ronald C. Todd II Joins Ohio Department of Development

Cincinnati bank, Warsaw Federal Savings and Loan, has named local veteran of the industry, Robie Suggs, to be its president & CEO.

W. Social Tap & Table is hosting “An Evening with Victoria Butler" on 3/14. Butler is the Master Blender for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.

Could ChatGPT erase a legacy of Black excellence? Here's how this powerful tech can become more accurate and inclusive.

In the words of Jessie Jackson, “Always know there is unlimited power in a developed mind and a disciplined spirit. If your mind can...

A follow-up to a NAACP Health Committee workshop The late Dr. Lester Grinspoon once said, “Cannabis is becoming increasingly understood...

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