By Dr. Stacie NC Grant, Chairman of the Board, Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned what had already been true for two and a half years: they were free. The Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. The war was over. Freedom, long delayed, had finally arrived. But
Last week, we celebrated the hard work, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit of our newest WIBO graduates! These entrepreneurs committed themselves to building stronger businesses, learning new skills, and investing in their futures. We are proud of everything this cohort has accomplished and excited to see what comes next for each of their businesses and dreams. Congratulations
Last week, we attended the SBA International B2B and Resource Forum in Downtown New York City! We got to table, give a presentation and basically represent and promote WIBO. Ramon gave a talk on “Knowing Your Numbers” and got a quite a few registrations and potential partnership leads. Big thanks to Interim Executive Director Ted
If you happen to be walking down DeKalb Avenue near Tompkins in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy, you might discover a little gem of a bakery called Ava’s Lifeline. And not just any bakery, but a Caribbean Vegan bakery! Ava Bastien is a chef and a baker and is the proprietor of this charming establishment. “I grew up
One of our ultra successful alumni, Precious Williams, is the lead instructor for an initiative called the Verizon Super Pitch, a national competition designed to give small businesses the world-class tools and capital they deserve, including a chance to win $20,000 and a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final. The Clock is
Magdala Noel is a member of the Queens WIBO Cohort at the Tech Incubator at Queens College, with the encouragement of the cohort’s co-leads, Fran Holt and Ying Zhou, and the help of her follow cohort member, Magdala won $10,000 to use to build her business. Congratulations! What is your business about? Hand in Hand
