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DOVE Chocolate launches grant program to support women entrepreneurs

Entrants can win one of three $10K grants.

November 8, 2021

DOVE Chocolate is calling on women to pitch new ideas and established small business concepts for a chance to win one of three $10,000 grants to further fuel their entrepreneurial dreams.

Famous Amos partners with National Black Chamber of Commerce to support Black entrepreneurs

Ingredients for Success Initiative to award $150K in its first year.

October 20, 2021

Famous Amos, in partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), has launched the Ingredients for Success Initiative, a grant and mentorship program that aims to provide tools and resources to help Black business owners succeed.

Fruition Chocolate finds creative ways to adapt to pandemic

New walkup window, offering ice cream and baked goods helped with sales.

November 18, 2020

In March 2020, when the coronavirus shutdown began, the situation looked dire for Fruition, but the Catskills-based chocolate company has found ways to cope.

RCI: Why it's so important to invest in education

Angie Burlison shares why it's so important for business owners to take continuing educations courses.

Angie Burlison

March 29, 2016

When was the last time you took an opportunity for continuing education? As an owner of a business it is easy to ignore learning opportunities and get lost in the details as you scramble to complete daily tasks before the sun sets.