Supports Black-owned businesses, financial literacy and economic growth in the communities chapters serve.
National initiatives
Programs chapters can carry out under Bigger & Better Business. Chapters pick one when they file a report, and approved totals show here.
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Entrepreneurship workshops
Sessions on starting, running and growing a small business.
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Financial literacy
Budgeting, credit, saving and investing for youth and adults.
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Investment club and contest
Hands-on investing education, including the national investment contest.
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Vendor and business fairs
Showcases that connect Black-owned businesses with customers.
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Adopt-A-Business
Chapters partner with a local business to help it grow.
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Black Spend
Encouraging members and chapters to buy from Black-owned businesses.
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Billboard Jackson Entrepreneurial Development
The fraternity's grant competition for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Homeownership
Home-buying education with national partners.
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Free tax help (VITA)
Volunteer income tax assistance for families who qualify.
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Dress for success and interview skills
Professional attire and interview coaching for job seekers.
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Small business resources
Workshops with the Small Business Administration on ownership and funding.
In action across Illinois
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PREVIEW Partnership signing with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, USFWS Headquarters)
Coming up
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Past Bigger & Better Business events will be listed here.