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Black Women Business Owners

This week, for Women’s History Month, a discussion with three Black women business owners on running a business before and during Covid – plus, launching a business during Covid.  The entrepreneurs will discuss the importance of community and helping other entrepreneurs grow. Part of the discussion will address funding and financing of their businesses in light of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. SVB backed several startups by women and women of color.

Panelists:

Joëlle Fontaine CEO, Founder and Designer, Kréyol

Maria Vasco, founder and CEO of Uvida, Boston’s first zero-waste store

Shironda White, CEO and Co-Founder, Cupcake Therapy

Callie Crossley hosts.