Arian Tucker, widely known as Ari The CEO, is rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. At 37, this mother, mogul, and soon-to-be Doctor of Entrepreneurship is proving that business ownership can be both profitable and purposeful. With a growing franchise portfolio that includes Smoothie King, PJ’s Coffee, and The Peach Cobbler Factory, Ari is leading a…
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Since its inception in October 2010 the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) has made significant strides to grow the scope and size of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in the region. Chambers of Commerce organizations are some the best-known and connected organizations in the United States of America and their wisdom is…
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The NYC Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. was formed to foster commerce & trade in the entire New York City Community and beyond! The New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. was formed on November 2, 2023 in New York State. NYC Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Est.…
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By Phil Andrews As a long-time leader in New York State in the area of economic empowerment and small business development Chamber leader spearheading N.Y.C. newest chamber of commerce formation in N.Y.C. The chamber was formed under the name The New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NYCMSBCC). As a child growing up…
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Independent, family-owned spirits company Victor George Spirits (VGS) is extending its reach into North Carolina and South Carolina, bringing its award-winning Fort Mose Whiskey and Victor George Vodka to new Southern markets. Founded by industry veteran Victor G. Harvey, Sr., VGS has continued to grow even amid a slow-moving spirits industry, fueled by increasing demand…
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Since its founding in 2018, the Fearless Fund, led by visionary Founder and CEO Arian Simone, has reshaped the venture capital landscape for women of color. As the first VC firm created by women of color, for women of color, the Fearless Fund invests in early-stage, growth-focused businesses led by under-resourced entrepreneurs. In just five…
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A sudden stumble in Nvidia — the company most symbolic of the artificial intelligence boom — rattled Wall Street this week, pushing the Nasdaq 100 down 1.4% in one of its sharpest declines since April. The selloff underscores both the strength of the AI narrative and the vulnerabilities of a market powered by just a…
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In the bustling landscape of marketing innovation, Alyssa Convertini-Lindquist and Kellie Pean, co-founders of boutique agency Brand New: A Collective, are setting a new standard by blending data-driven strategies with cultural insight. Headquartered in New York City, the female-owned agency has quickly become a go-to partner for brands seeking experiential campaigns that resonate on multiple…
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Blueberries are stepping out of the fruit bowl and into bold, unexpected new products thanks to the launch of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator, a program from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) in partnership with VentureFuel. The initiative announced its first four startup participants this week, each reimagining the ways consumers can enjoy one of…
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New York State Local, Regional and Statewide Government Agency Representatives In New York State to Headline Minority Enterprise Development Month (MED) on Long Island on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 New York State Local, Regional and Statewide Government Agency Representatives in New York State to Headline Minority Enterprise Development Month (MED) on Long Island on Thursday,…
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