Alabama NewsCenter – Prosper launches program to elevate Black businesses in Birmingham

Alabama News Center | February 28, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

By: Nicole S. Daniel

Prosper, a Birmingham-based nonprofit, recently launched “Operation: Backing Black Businesses,” an initiative connecting entrepreneurs and business owners in the Birmingham area with resources to excel.

Nearly 100 entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and supporters of Black-owned businesses gathered at Avenue D Events in Lakeview for the launch, which included an extensive network of service providers and nonprofit organizations in the metro area.

Organizers said the goal is to assist entrepreneurs with business planning, marketing, accessing capital, developing a prototype, startup capital and more.

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